On the night of an important basketball game, Albert decided to leave his glasses at home.When his coach asked him if he wanted to return home to get them, Albert told the coach that he would rather not risk missing part of the game and that he'd try his best without them.Which of the following self-presentational strategies is Albert using?

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Albert is using self-handicapping by voluntarily creating a potential excuse for not performing well (i.e. not having his glasses) in case the game doesn't go well. This way, if he doesn't perform well, he can attribute it to his lack of glasses rather than his lack of ability or effort.

On the Night of an Important Basketball Game, Albert Decided