Which of the Following Best Defines Locus of Control

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines locus of control?

• A)It refers to an individual's consistent belief about the sources of success and failure.
• B)It refers to an individual's self-introspection of his abilities.
• C)It refers to an individual's inherent bias toward people with specific personality traits.
• D)It refers to an individual's motivational levels irrespective of the existing circumstances.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Edward Thorndike

An American psychologist known for his work in comparative psychology and the law of effect.

Ivan Pavlov

Ivan Pavlov was a Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating how dogs could learn to associate a neutral stimulus (such as a bell) with an automatic behavior (like salivating) when paired with food.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.