Which of the following is TRUE of self-handicapping behavior?
A) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they are not motivated to succeed.
B) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they doubt that previous achievements accurately reflect their personal abilities and efforts.
C) People engage in self-handicapping behavior when they are too confident of their future success.
D) People with high self-esteem are not likely to engage in self-handicapping behavior.
Answer: B
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