Which of the following is a characteristic of people who have an internal locus of control?
a. They believe that other people, fate, or luck control the rewards they receive.
c. They see little value in exerting any effort to improve their situation.
b. They are less susceptible to attempts to influence them.
d. They are convinced that they are powerless with respect to outside forces.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Internal locus-of-control people believe they have a firm grip on their own lives and behave accordingly. In addition, internals are less susceptible to attempts to influence them and place a higher value on their skills.
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