People with an Internal Locus of Control Tend To

question 170

Multiple Choice

People with an internal locus of control tend to:

• A)be less anxious than are others under normal circumstances.
• B)achieve less than do those who feel driven by external factors.
• C)have more trouble than do others in coping under stressful situations.
• D)be less likely to take credit for a personal success than are others.

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Definitions:

Emotional Distance

A state or condition in which individuals keep themselves emotionally separated or detached from others, often as a coping or defense mechanism.

Little Supervision

A situation where individuals, particularly children, are given minimal oversight or guidance by caregivers or authorities.

Mixed-sex Sibling Pairs

Pairs of brothers and sisters of different genders within the same family.

Middle Childhood

is a stage of development that typically ranges from around age 6 to 12, characterized by significant growth in cognitive, emotional, and social abilities.