Shanda Is Afraid of Failing One of Her Final Exams

question 106

Multiple Choice

Shanda is afraid of failing one of her final exams, primarily because she thinks the professor gives hard exams and so, no matter how much studying she does, it won't matter. Cognitive theorists would suggest that Shanda

• A) has an external locus of control.
• B) has an internal locus of control.
• C) has an introverted personality.
• D) has an extroverted personality.
• E) is highly neurotic

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Definitions:

Social Networks

The webs of relationships and connections among individuals or organizations, facilitating communication and interaction.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to unprecedented behaviors.

Primary Groups

Primary groups are small social groups whose relationships are personal, close, and enduring, such as families or close friend groups, and are fundamental in shaping social identity and socialization.

Secondary Groups

Large, impersonal social groups in which interactions are based on specific functions or roles, such as coworkers or members of an organization, rather than personal connections.