What is self-handicapping, and does it cost athletes performance?
2 days ago
3 min read
Practising less before an attempt that matters, or telling everyone about the bad sleep and the niggle before you start: if the attempt fails, the excuse is already in place. Psychologists call this self-handicapping, and the research separates two kinds, behavioural (actually reducing preparation) and claimed (announcing handicaps in advance). Does either one cost performance, who does it, and can it be reduced?
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