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Self-esteem

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You create obstacles to explain your potential failure.
Self-handicapping is the act of putting barriers in your own way to protect your self-esteem.…
You believe you possess more talent than the average.
The better-than-average effect is a widespread cognitive bias where individuals rate their abilities as superior to th…
You create obstacles to explain away your future failures.
Self-handicapping occurs when you intentionally place hurdles in your own path to protect your ego.…
You feel more successful when your group achieves a win.
Basking in reflected glory is the psychological attempt to maintain self-esteem by aligning yourself with successful o…
You create your own excuses before you even start.
Self-handicapping is the strategy of creating obstacles to performance to protect your self-esteem if you happen to fa…
Your sense of self-worth is tethered to others' success.
Individuals prefer to evaluate their abilities using objective standards when available, turning to social comparison …
You create obstacles to explain your potential failure.
A 1978 experiment showed that people who are uncertain about their performance will intentionally choose to hinder the…