A person who says, "I probably won't play very well because my ankle hurts," just before the beginning of a tennis match is engaging in which of the following?
A) ingratiation
B) self-monitoring
C) self-handicapping
D) basking in reflected glory

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The person is engaging in self-handicapping by preemptively giving an excuse for potential poor performance. They are setting up a potential excuse for themselves if they do not perform well due to their ankle hurting.

A Person Who Says, "I Probably Won't Play Very Well