The phenomenon in which a test taker exerts less effort to protect their self-worth when faced with the expectation that they may not perform well is referred to as
A)the biasing effect
B)self-handicapping
C)stereotype threat
D)the expectancy effect

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Self-handicapping is a cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem. It involves creating obstacles that make success less likely, thereby providing an excuse for failing, effectively protecting one's self-worth.

The Phenomenon in Which a Test Taker Exerts Less Effort