Which of the following is most likely an example of self-handicapping behavior?

a. A student is not happy unless he gets higher grades, runs faster, and has a nicer car than his friends.
b. A student likes others to think that she makes "A's" without studying and wins diving competitions without practicing.
c. A young musician smashes his favorite violin bow on the ground the day before he is to play in a recital.
d. A woman tells her husband that she could have been a great actress if she hadn't married him and had children.

Answer: c. A young musician smashes his favorite violin bow on the ground the day before he is to play in a recital.