Geoffrey has put off studying for his Medieval Literature class all semester and worries that he will not do well on the final exam.He starts to drink beer and watch sports with his roommates every night,instead of studying for this big test.This is an example of ____.

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The behavior described is an example of self-handicapping, which is when individuals create obstacles or excuses for themselves to explain potential failure, rather than admitting lack of effort or ability. In this case, by drinking and watching sports instead of studying, Geoffrey is creating an excuse for himself in case he does poorly on the exam.

Geoffrey Has Put Off Studying for His Medieval Literature Class