Riley Flunked the Midterm and Tells Everyone It's the Teacher's

question 86

Multiple Choice

Riley flunked the midterm and tells everyone it's the teacher's fault. He didn't study because he knew it was just a waste of time. After all, he knew the "teacher had it in for him." Riley demonstrates a(n) ______.

• A) external locus of control
• B) internal locus of control
• C) high level of conscientiousness
• D) high level of extraversion
• E) low level of neuroticism

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