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:

Conflict Of Interest

A situation where an individual's personal interests could influence their professional judgments or decisions.

Proxy Fight

A strategy employed by a group of shareholders trying to gain control of a company by persuading other shareholders to vote in a way that opposes the current management's interests.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them a claim on the company's profits and assets.

Capital Structure

The composition of a company's funding via debt and equity, outlining how it finances its operations and growth.