When Twenty-Eight-Year-Old Rafferty Recently Completed a Fitness Assessment as Part

question 4

Multiple Choice

When twenty-eight-year-old Rafferty recently completed a fitness assessment as part of a yearly physical,his results were poorer than he expected.His weight is higher than it should be,he has several unhealthy habits,and he is unable to lift weights comparable to others his age.Rafferty's parents say that Rafferty just inherited bad genes and that there is little he can do to improve himself.Rafferty doesn't believe this is true,so he hires a personal trainer,quits smoking,and begins to walk for 20 minutes every day.Rafferty probably has a/an

• A) internal locus of control.
• B) external locus of control.
• C) performance inexperience.
• D) reciprocal cognition.

---

Definitions:

Life Expectancy

The average number of years an individual is expected to live based on demographic factors, such as age, gender, and health conditions.

Aging

refers to the process of becoming older or more mature, involving biological, psychological, and social changes over time.

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental illness diagnosed by a medical or mental health professional that significantly interferes with an individual's cognitive, emotional, or social abilities.

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists aimed at advancing the study, prevention, and treatment of mental illnesses.