Which of the Following Statements About Locus of Control Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about locus of control is correct?

• A) People with an external locus of control tend to be more introverted.
• B) People with an internal locus of control tend to be more extroverted.
• C) People with an internal locus of control tend to perform better on tasks requiring complex information processing and learning.
• D) People with an external locus of control are more oriented toward their own feelings.
• E) Many managerial and professional jobs require behavior that is consistent with an external locus of control.

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when a mother is exposed during pregnancy.

Blastocyst

A stage of early embryonic development characterized by a hollow, fluid-filled structure of cells, occurring before implantation in the uterine wall.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus during pregnancy, which supplies the fetus with oxygen and nutrients, while also eliminating waste materials from the fetus's bloodstream.

Endoderm

The endoderm is one of the three primary germ layers in the very early embryo, which gives rise to the gastrointestinal tract, the liver, and the pancreas among other internal organs.