Isaac complains he is getting the flu right before he has to take his law school entrance exam. This is an example of:
A) life script.
B) communicator style.
C) self-handicapping strategy.
D) rhetorical sensitivity.

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Isaac's behavior is an example of a self-handicapping strategy, where an individual creates obstacles or excuses for themselves to potentially explain away or excuse poor performance. By complaining about getting the flu before an important exam, Isaac is setting up a reason that could be used to justify a less-than-ideal performance, thereby protecting his self-esteem.

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