Despite Reassurances from R&D's Internal Testing Lab, Stephen Believes the New

question 119

Multiple Choice

Despite reassurances from R&D's internal testing lab, Stephen believes the new material for climbing ropes should not be used in their manufacture until it has been certified by an independent lab. It would appear that Stephen has ________.

• A) high ego strength
• B) weak ego strength
• C) internal locus of control
• D) external locus of control

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