On the night of an important basketball game, Albert decided to leave his glasses at home. When his coach asked him if he wanted to return home to get them, Albert told the coach that he would rather not risk missing part of the game and that he'd try his best without them. Which of the following self-presentational strategies is Albert using?
A) Overjustification
B) Discounting
C) Self-handicapping
D) Rationalization

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Albert is using self-handicapping by intentionally creating a difficulty (playing without his glasses) that could potentially hinder his performance in order to have an excuse ready in case he performs poorly.

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