As the Four Winners of the Grade-School Spelling Bee Posed

question 21

Multiple Choice

As the four winners of the grade-school spelling bee posed for a picture, each was recollecting over the day's success. Which of the following children exhibits an external locus of control?

• A) Chris, who thinks, "Wow! I'm really smart when it comes to spelling."
• B) Lee, who thinks, "I really worked hard learning all those words and it paid off."
• C) Terry, who thinks, "This is my lucky day! I was really lucky to get such easy words!"
• D) Nat, who thinks, "I'll succeed by setting my sights on what I want and I'll keep trying!"

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