What do self-handicapping behavior and passive self-defeat accomplish for people?

a. Forces them to explore their shadow self.
b. Forces them to confront self-defeating behavior.
c. Gives them a way to approach conflict management.
d. Gives them an external excuse if they don't succeed.


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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