Selfreported versus behavioral selfhandicapping: empirical evidence for a theoretical distinction

Examined how subjects would respond when given a choice between 2 methods of selfhandicapping. Results suggest a preference for selfreporting selfhandicapping, and sex differences are apparent. Reasons for choice of selfhandicap are presented, together with accounts of sex differences. JGW

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of personality and social psychology 1991-12, Vol.61 (Dec 91), p.981-991
Hauptverfasser: Hirt, E R, Deppe, R K, Gordon, L J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Examined how subjects would respond when given a choice between 2 methods of selfhandicapping. Results suggest a preference for selfreporting selfhandicapping, and sex differences are apparent. Reasons for choice of selfhandicap are presented, together with accounts of sex differences. JGW
ISSN:0022-3514