While sitting in her class getting ready for her midterm exam, Paris was full of anxiety. She whispered to her friend "I studied and studied, but I know I'm just going to fail this test."

According to Julian Rotter, Paris has a(n) __________ locus of control.
a. deficient
b. unstable
c. internal
d. external


Answer: D

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