Patients with an external locus of control
a. believe that they can influence the outcome of their illness.
b. should be forced to take control of their discharge planning.
c. usually start out with an internal locus of control until a major illness occurs.
d. believe that events are related to chance or fate.
D
People with an external locus of control tend to believe that events are related to chance or fate. Individuals who have an internal locus of control perceive themselves to be responsible for the outcome of events. People vary in the amount of control they prefer.
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