When Her Roommate Asked Connie Why She Wasn't Studying for a Big

question 51

Multiple Choice

When her roommate asked Connie why she wasn't studying for a big test scheduled for the next day,Connie replied,"It doesn't make any difference whether I study or not.I just know I'll make a low grade because I have such bad luck." It is likely that Connie has a(n) :

• A)positive sense of personal constructs.
• B)negative sense of personal constructs.
• C)internal locus of control.
• D)external locus of control.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment or study, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Second-order Model

A statistical model that includes the squared terms of the predictors to account for curvature in the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Significance Level

A statistical measure that quantifies the probability of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is in fact true, a critical component in hypothesis testing.

Retained

Often used in financial contexts to describe profits kept in a company rather than distributed to shareholders; can also refer to information or items kept or preserved.