People are more likely to engage in self-handicapping behavior when they
A) wish to avoid appearing incompetent.
B) are male rather than female.
C) have fragile self-esteem.
D) all of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Self-handicapping behavior occurs when a person creates obstacles or excuses for themselves to protect their self-esteem in the event of failure. This behavior is more likely to occur when a person wishes to avoid appearing incompetent, which is option A. Self-handicapping behavior is also more common in individuals with fragile self-esteem, which is option C. Gender is not a significant factor in self-handicapping behavior, so option B is incorrect. Therefore, the best answer is D, all of the above.

People Are More Likely to Engage in Self-Handicapping Behavior When