Motives for making excuses include all of the following EXCEPT
A) to reduce stress from a poor performance.
B) to reverse what you have just said and wish you hadn't.
C) to project a positive image.
D) to reduce a negative reaction.

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Making excuses is typically a defensive strategy used to reduce stress or negative reactions, project a positive image, or avoid responsibility. Reversing what you have just said and wishing you haven't is not a common motive for making excuses.

Motives for Making Excuses Include All of the Following EXCEPT