What do self-handicapping behavior and passive self-defeat ...

[burton19126]

What do self-handicapping behavior and passive self-defeat accomplish for people?
 
  a. Forces them to explore their shadow self.
  b. Forces them to confront self-defeating behavior.
  c. Gives them a way to approach conflict management.
  d. Gives them an external excuse if they don't succeed.

Question 2

List at least four of the eight conditions that increase the pressure to conform. (4 points)
 
  What will be an ideal response

[itsakadoozi]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

List at least four of the eight conditions that increase the pressure to conform. 4 points, 1 each for any 4 of the following:
- If you feel insecure, incompetent, or not as good as others
- A group of at least 3 people that are acting in a certain way
- A group that all believes the same thing; there are no dissenting points of view
- If you admire others in the group and want to be like them
- If you don't already have a point of view on the topic
- If opinions in the group are public; everyone knows what they are
- If the culture in which you live encourages adherence to group standards
- If the decision you make will make a big difference in your life

[burton19126]

Excellent

[olderstudent]

Great answer, keep it coming