When a person deliberately does something that increases the chances of failure, he or she is engaging in

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Self-handicapping is a strategy in which a person intentionally creates obstacles or excuses to have a plausible explanation in case of failure or poor performance. By self-handicapping, the person can protect their self-esteem and appear more competent when they succeed, and blame the external circumstances when they fail. This behavior increases the chances of failure because the person is not giving their best effort or preparing adequately for the task. Defensive pessimism, prevention focus, and promotion focus are not related to intentionally increasing the probability of failure like self-handicapping.

When a Person Deliberately Does Something That Increases the Chances