Rex Did Poorly on His Exam, but Takes Responsibility for the Score

question 46

Multiple Choice

Rex did poorly on his exam, but takes responsibility for the score. He knows his teacher told him how to prepare, and realizes he didn't put the work in to get the grade he wanted. He feels that by hard work, skill, and training it is possible to avoid punishments and find rewards. Rotter would say that Rex has a(n) ________ locus of control.

• A) external
• B) primary
• C) secondary
• D) internal

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