Marion puts off doing a project for the science fair until she has so little time to do it that she cannot possibly complete a good project. Such behavior is most consistent with the concept of:
A) drive
B) trait anxiety
C) hot cognition
D) self-handicapping

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Marion's behavior of procrastinating until she no longer has enough time to complete a good project is an example of self-handicapping, which refers to the tendency to engage in behaviors that will create an excuse or justification for potential failure. In this case, Marion procrastinates as a way of setting herself up for failure and having an excuse for not doing well on the project.

Marion Puts Off Doing a Project for the Science Fair