Manute has often done well on math tests in the past. However, the latest concepts in his math course have been very difficult for him, and he is uncertain about whether he will be able to do well on the upcoming exam. All he finds himself able to think about is how a failure on the test would be harmful to his sense of himself as a math scholar. The night before the test, a friend invites Manute to go to a party. What does research on self-handicapping suggest Manute will do?

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Research on self-handicapping suggests that Manute might engage in behaviors that create obstacles to his own success, such as going to the party and staying up late, to have an excuse for potential failure on the test.

Manute Has Often Done Well on Math Tests in the Past