Which of the Following Is True of Locus of Control

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of locus of control?

• A) It is the degree to which a person defers to authority and accepts status differences.
• B) People with an internal locus of control are more prone to blame others for what happens to them.
• C) Individuals with an external locus of control are more self-confident and accept responsibility for their own actions.
• D) People with an internal locus of control tend to be more satisfied and less alienated from their work.
• E) It describes the extent to which someone is emotionally detached and manipulative.

Distinguish among different feedback sources and their importance in performance management.

Acknowledge the role of specific methodological approaches in minimizing rating biases and errors.

Comprehend the necessity of aligning individual performance measures with organizational goals.

Understand the concept of the t-statistic and its role in hypothesis testing.

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Definitions:

Sample Mean

The average calculated from a sample of data, representing the central point or typical value of the sample.

Population Mean

The average of all the values in a population, representing the central point of a data set.

Parameters

Quantitative characteristics that define or summarize features of a population in statistical analysis.

Numerical Characteristics

Quantitative attributes or measurements that describe and summarize data.