Steven Doesn't Review His Reading Assignments Thoroughly Before His Exam

question 123

Multiple Choice

Steven doesn't review his reading assignments thoroughly before his exam because he believes that whether or not he studies, his grade will be based on luck. Insofar as his exam performance is concerned, Steven is most clearly demonstrating _____.

• A) conditional positive regard
• B) negative conditions of worth
• C) an internal locus of control
• D) an external locus of control

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