Lilith and Rhys both score lower than they expected on the anthropology mid-term exam. Lilith has an external locus of control, while Rhys’ locus of control is internal. Explain how Lilith and Rhys might understand their respective exam results
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
?Lilith might be more likely to attribute her lower exam score to the test being too difficult, the teacher not covering all the material, or the room being too cold for her to concentrate on exam day. Rhys on the other hand, may think he did not spend enough time studying or studied the wrong things, or that he needs to listen more closely in class to understand the material, or to avail himself of the instructor’s office hours.
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