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You spend days wandering aimlessly around a park with many different paths that end at different parts of the park. One day when you arrive at the park, you get a call on your cell phone from your cousin whom you haven't seen for years, and she says she is waiting for you in a particular section of the park. Even though the paths are complicated and twisted, you manage to find the shortest route to your cousin. Tolman would explain your efficient passage through the park as an example of ________.


Definitions:

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, linked with an increased risk of heart disease.

Type B Behavior Pattern

A personality type characterized by less competitive, more relaxed, and less stress-prone behaviors than Type A.

External Locus of Control

A belief that outcomes in one's life are determined by external factors beyond one's control, as opposed to believing in the ability to influence outcomes through own efforts.

Internal Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to individuals who believe they have control over the outcomes of their actions and experiences.

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