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ereecah

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Which of the following is a characteristic of people with an external locus of control?
 
  a. They enjoy greater mental and physical health than those who are high in internal control.
  c. Their behavior is independent of the internal cues.
  b. They see little value in exerting any effort to change or improve their situation.
  d. They report lower anxiety, higher elf-esteem, and greater happiness because of their accepting nature.

Question 2

At Ohio State University, Julian Rotter advanced his:
 
  a. social-learning approach to psychology.
  b. behaviorist approach to psychology.
  c. psychoanalytic approach to psychology.
  d. cognitive approach to psychology.


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smrerig

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: People with an external locus of control believe that other people, fate, or luck control the rewards they receive. They believe that their own behaviors and abilities make no difference in the reinforcers they receive, see little value in exerting any effort to improve their situation. .

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: At Ohio State, Rotter advanced his social-learning approach to personality. His research program attracted many outstanding graduate students who went on to productive careers.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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