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erika

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on: Jun 21, 2018
According to a study of 14- and 15-year-olds in Norway, boys scored significantly higher than girls did on internal locus of control.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

People with an external locus of control think that other people, fate, or luck controls the rewards they receive.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


brittrenee

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

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: Attempts to control our external environment begin in infancy, becoming more pronounced between ages 8 and 14. A study of 14- and 15-year-olds in Norway found that girls scored significantly higher than boys did on internal locus of control (Manger & Ekeland, 2000).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: People with an external locus of control believe that other people, fate, or luck controls the rewards they receive. They are convinced that they are powerless with respect to outside forces.


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