A first-time marathoner who was worried that she wouldn't finish intentionally over-trains in the days before the race. On race day, her muscles are sore before she even starts. Social psychologists would suggest she did this
A) because she didn't understand it would make finishing harder.
B) to create diffusion of responsibility.
C) to protect her self-esteem by creating an excuse for dropping out.
D) to avoid being accused of social loafing.
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