A Strong Belief in One's Own Ability to Succeed, So

question 69

Multiple Choice

A strong belief in one's own ability to succeed, so that one accepts responsibility for outcomes and tries harder after making mistakes, is

• A) a high need for achievement.
• B) an internal locus of control.
• C) an external locus of control.
• D) a high level of self-confidence.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Approach

A method in psychology which posits that human behavior is the result of interactions among various unconscious psychological processes.

Mental Conflicts

Internal struggles that occur when incompatible demands, desires, or impulses compete for a person's attention.

Phenomenological Approach

A method in psychology that focuses on the study of consciousness and the objects of direct experience through the viewpoint of the experiencing person.

Humanistic

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.