What occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status?
A) External locus of control
B) Multidimensional locus of control
C) Internal locus of control
D) Locus of control
C
Explanation: C) Locus of control deals with the perception of personal control over pertinent health issues. Internal LOC occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status.
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