Mike desperately wants to do well on the SAT Reasoning Test,because his scores on this test will affect his chances of getting into his first-choice college. He also knows that many students at his school think SAT scores are good indicators of how "smart" one is. Yet the night before the test,rather than get a good night's sleep,Mike goes out with his friends,has a few beers,comes home late,and wakes up with a hangover. With this information in mind,we might suspect that Mike:
A)Is engaging in self-handicapping
B)Is working hard to counteract the effects of stereotype threat
C)Is the victim of situated motivation
D)Has facilitating anxiety about the test

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mike's behavior suggests self-handicapping, where he creates obstacles to his own success to have an excuse for potential failure.

Mike Desperately Wants to Do Well on the SAT Reasoning