What Can Happen When a Person Has an External Locus

question 50

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for implementing the country's monetary policy.

Money Supply

The entire amount of financial assets existing in an economy at a certain time.

Inflation

A widespread inflation of prices leading to a diminished ability to purchase with money.

Short-run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the rate of unemployment in an economy over the short term.