David has an important tennis match in one week against the highest-rated player in the state.Instead of practicing daily,David has actually reduced his playing time since knowing he would play such a formidable opponent.Which of the following may best describe David's behaviour?

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David's behavior is indicative of self-handicapping. Self-handicapping is a strategy where individuals create intentional obstacles or excuses for their failures or poor performance. In this case, David is not practicing as much to potentially avoid the embarrassment of being defeat by a high-rated player. This is a form of self-protection and self-enhancement.

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