Ralph Tends to Be a Rather Passive Person

question 519

Multiple Choice

Ralph tends to be a rather passive person. Though he is happy and content with himself, he doesn't really believe that his actions make much of a difference in the world. For instance, he doesn't vote because he assumes that most governments are run by a few powerful people and there is very little he can do to change things. Ralph would most accurately be classified as having

• A)low self-esteem
• B)high self-monitoring skills
• C)an external locus of control
• D)an internal locus of control

---

Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

Estrogen

A group of hormone compounds mainly responsible for the development and regulation of female sex characteristics and reproductive functioning.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and the regulation of libido.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, playing a critical role in the regulation of the digestive system and the maintenance of hormonal balance.