Someone who says, "I probably won't do well on the exam because I was up all night with a sick friend," is using the strategy of
A) projection.
B) reaction formation.
C) self-handicapping.
D) basking in reflected glory.

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The individual is using self-handicapping as a strategy by creating an excuse in advance for a potential poor performance on the exam. By blaming it on the all-nighter with a sick friend, they are protecting their self-esteem and potential embarrassment in case they do not do well on the exam.

Someone Who Says, "I Probably Won't Do Well on the Exam