Self-handicapping

Today in class we spoke about a persons ability to prevent themselves from succeeding. I actually have a friend that tends to this. I often find her procrastinating and doing other things such as watching TV or going out instead of studying or doing homework. When she feels like a test is too hard, she gives up instead of trying harder. I think that this is her way of avoiding disappointment. She would rather fail because she didn't try than fail and try her hardest. She would rather think that she is just lazy rather than incapable or not smart enough.