Which of the following is a characteristic of people with an external locus of control?
a. They enjoy greater mental and physical health than those who are high in internal control.
c. Their behavior is independent of the internal cues.
b. They see little value in exerting any effort to change or improve their situation.
d. They report lower anxiety, higher elf-esteem, and greater happiness because of their accepting nature.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: People with an external locus of control believe that other people, fate, or luck control the rewards they receive. They believe that their own behaviors and abilities make no difference in the reinforcers they receive, see little value in exerting any effort to improve their situation. .
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