Research on self-handicapping has shown that
a. self-handicapping is motivated by self-enhancement and self-protection needs
b. self-presentational pressures may cause people to lie
c. people are most likely to self-handicap when no other handicap is present
d. all of the above
Answer: D
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b. self-sufficiency. c. rationality. d. collaboration.
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Distracting an infant is an effective soothing technique when ___
a. the infant's level of reactivity is high. c. the infant's stress level is high. b. the infant level of reactivity is low. d. the infant's stress level is low.