Self-handicapping is more likely to take place when the results of a performance will be publicly known, such as the safety performance of a supervisor's group.

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Self-handicapping is a strategy people use to protect their self-esteem and maintain their self-image by creating excuses for their potential failure before performance takes place. This behavior is more likely to occur when the results of a performance will be publicly known, as it provides an opportunity for the individual to protect their image from potential failure. Therefore, the statement is true.

Self-Handicapping Is More Likely to Take Place When the Results