People with an Internal Locus of Control Exhibit Greater Self-Control

question 63

True/False

People with an internal locus of control exhibit greater self-control, are more cautious, engage in less risky behavior, and are less anxious than people with an external locus of control.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Cognitive Skills

Mental abilities involved in processing information, understanding concepts, and solving problems through logical reasoning and thought.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, sexuality, and dream interpretation.