What Can Happen When a Person Has an External Locus

question 19

Multiple Choice

What can happen when a person has an external locus of control and believes s/he has a genetic predisposition to cancer?

• A) S/he can reinforce her or his motivation to take appropriate action.
• B) S/he can sabotage her or his efforts to take appropriate action.
• C) S/he can enhance her or his focus of control.
• D) S/he can gain a greater sense of control over her or his life.

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Definitions:

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of past learning on the acquisition of new knowledge or skills.

Means-end Analysis

A problem-solving technique that involves breaking down a problem into smaller, more manageable parts to achieve a desired goal.

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method worked in the past.

Dramatically Affect

Refers to having a profound or significant impact on something.