Suke is uncertain about her ability to pass a French exam.She spends quite a bit of time worrying about how her failure on the exam might reflect poorly on her.Suke is also an athlete,and the day before the test her friend invites her to run a marathon.The exam is in the early morning,and Suke knows that running the marathon would exhaust her,making it difficult to do well on the test.What does research suggest Suke will do?

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Research in psychology suggests that individuals sometimes engage in self-handicapping behaviors, where they might set up obstacles for themselves (like running a marathon before an important exam) that can later serve as excuses for potential failure. This can be a way to protect one's self-esteem by attributing failure to external factors rather than lack of ability.

Suke Is Uncertain About Her Ability to Pass a French