Why Do You Sabotage Yourself Before a Big Test? Self-Handicapping

The video explores self-handicapping, a behavior where individuals create excuses to protect themselves from failure. It distinguishes between behavioral and claimed self-handicapping and discusses research findings, including factors like self-esteem and time of day that influence this behavior. The video also covers societal judgments of self-handicapping and suggests strategies to mitigate it, such as focusing on skill mastery and self-affirmation.

What strategies can help reduce self-handicapping according to the text?

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In what ways can self-affirmation impact self-handicapping?

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Why might self-handicapping not be entirely negative?

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