As Aurelia looks at her grades in the final examinations, she remembers her friend's help during their study time. She thinks that she did well in the exams because her friend helped her study. Aurelia's thoughts indicate that she as an ______.
a. external locus of control.
b. high conscientiousness.
c. sensation and intuition type personality.
d. internal locus of control.
e. high Mach attitude.
Answer: a. external locus of control.
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