People with an internal locus of control have a strong:
a. belief in fate, luck, and chance
b. belief in taking action and not waiting for luck or fate to intervene
c. need to invest their time in traditional activities
d. need to invest their time in nontraditional activities
B
An internal locus of control is demonstrated by a person relying upon their own abilities and personal initiative to take action and not requiring assistance in decision making. Therefore, they may rely more upon internal abilities and skills than external forces such as fate, luck, or chance.
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