Arranging to perform under conditions that usually impair performance, so as to have an excuse for a poor showing is known as

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Self-handicapping is a strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses for themselves so that if they do poorly on a task, they can avoid blaming their failure on a lack of ability. This behavior is a way to protect one's self-esteem by attributing failures to external factors rather than personal inadequacy.

Arranging to Perform Under Conditions That Usually Impair Performance, So