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V@ndy87 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A student must come back to the learning laboratory to repeat the skills check for insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student would likely benefit most from telling herself which of the follow-ing statements?

a. Get it right You are going to flunk out if you mess this up again
b. I know I can do this I know I can do this
c. I cannot believe I made that mistake again.
d. I did it right That instructor is wrong

Question 2

After a particularly challenging examination, a student is overheard in the hallway exclaiming, That instructor just grades too hard She only gave me a B on the test This student is exhibit-ing traits of a(an):

a. external locus-of-control.
b. internal locus-of-control.
c. perfectionist.
d. realist.

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Positive self-talk is kind and encouraging and is more likely to provide support, thus leading to success.

Answer to Question 2

A
Persons with external locus-of-control often do not take responsibility for what happens to him or her.