Patients with an External Locus of Control Recovering from Heart

question 213

Multiple Choice

Patients with an external locus of control recovering from heart attacks,when compared to patients with an internal locus of control,

• A)were more likely to resume unhealthy habits.
• B)were more likely to generate plans for recovery.
• C)were more likely to recover quickly.
• D)were more likely to begin exercise programs.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Socialization

The process through which individuals learn purchasing and consuming behaviors from social influences and communities.

Consumer Socialization

The process by which individuals acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to function as consumers in the marketplace.

Brand Preferences

Consumers' tendency to favor one brand over others, influenced by past experiences, perceptions of quality, marketing efforts, and personal tastes.

Cognitive Skills

The mental capabilities that include reasoning, memory, attention, and language that are used in acquiring knowledge, solving problems, and making decisions.