Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of ___________

a. excusing failure
b. confirming self-image c. securing help
d. hiding faults


Answer: a

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Which of the following management approach argues that workers would be more productive if they receive higher wages?

a. scientific management b. administrative management c. bureaucratic management d. Theory X and Theory Y e. none of the above

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Grace knew her speech—backward and forward. She rehearsed it over and over again, timing it to make sure she didn't run over the time limit

When she actually delivered the speech, she found herself much less nervous and much more confident than she expected to be. Which guideline for developing confidence provided in your text applies here? a. Recreate the speech environment when you rehearse b. Be prepared c. Know your audience d. Act calm to feel calm

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To encourage listeners to call the Red Cross to volunteer for blood donation, you should try to get them to use their cell phones

A. sometime before they go to sleep that evening. B. before the speech is finished. C. at the end of the speech.

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