An individual would be described as having an external locus of control if they
a. write out a shopping list each week and generally only buy foods on their list.
b. try to eat mostly foods produced using organic and sustainable farming practices.
c. had decided to eat a turkey sandwich, but end up ordering pizza with friends.
d. try to influence their friends and family to help them make healthier food choices.
C
Individuals with an external locus of control do not feel they are able to control outside forces that have power over their experiences, so they may be easily influenced to eat pizza instead of a sandwich. Individuals who write and buy foods from a shopping list would be described as hav-ing an internal locus of control because they have an inner sense of their ability to guide life events. Use of organic foods and a desire to influence other people's food choices are not related to locus of control.
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