Shanda Is Afraid of Failing One of Her Final Exams

question 79

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 extraverted personality

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Definitions:

Psychosurgery

A surgical operation on the brain intended to relieve severe mental disorders.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for mental disorders that involve physical techniques, such as medication, to alter brain chemistry or physiology.

Tertiary Prevention

Tertiary prevention entails measures aimed at reducing the impact of ongoing illness or injury that has lasting effects.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.