Who would be more likely to be in denial when diagnosed with a serious illness?
A. Someone with an external locus of control
B. Someone with an internal locus of control
C. Someone with either an internal or external locus of control would engage in denial equally.
D. Neither: the internal would engage in self-blame and the external would blame the doctor and fate.
Answer: B
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