The Perception That One Has a Good Deal of Control

question 8

Multiple Choice

The perception that one has a good deal of control over the events that affect one's life is known as _____.

• A)systematic desensitization
• B)an external locus of control
• C)cocreator perception deficiency
• D)an internal locus of control

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Definitions:

Assigned Gender

The gender ascribed by others, usually at birth.

Gender Role

The attitudes, behaviors, rights, and responsibilities that society associates with each sex.

Gender-Role Stereotype

A rigidly held, oversimplified, and overgeneralized belief about how each gender should behave.

Gender Identity

A person's own perception of their gender identity, which can differ from the gender they were designated at birth.