Individuals who function under a(n) ________ tend to believe that they have control over their environment; hence as nurses, they tend to feel it is their duty to diagnose disorders and do everything possible to save a patient's life
a. external locus of control c. comprehensive locus of control
b. internal locus of control d. collective society
B
Individuals who function from an internal locus of control tend to believe that they do have control over their environment. Nurses and health care providers who have an internal locus of control, such as those who have been trained in the United States, often feel that it is their duty to diagnose disorders, plan interventions, and do everything possible to save a patient's life. Those who function from an external locus of control, such as those trained outside of the United States and who may be from countries that believe in collectivism (best for the group as opposed to what is best for the individual) tend to have a more fatalistic attitude and may feel that they cannot have control over matters of life and death.
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