Which of the Following Statements About Locus of Control Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about locus of control is correct?

• A) People with an external locus of control tend to be more introverted.
• B) People with an internal locus of control tend to be more extraverted.
• C) People with an internal locus of control tend to perform well on tasks requiring complex information processing and learning.
• D) People with an external locus of control are more oriented toward their own feelings.
• E) People with an external locus of control are more likely to attribute success or failure to their own efforts and abilities.

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Definitions:

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