People who have an external locus of control have a strong:
a. belief in fate, luck, and chance
b. belief in taking action and not waiting for luck or fate to intervene
c. need to invest their time in traditional activities
d. need to invest their time in nontraditional activities
A
Individuals who have an external locus of control believe in fate, luck, and chance. They also tend to rely more upon external factors such as fate and luck than on their own internal abilities to accomplish tasks, meet goals, or control their environment.
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