John Weisz and colleagues suggested that people with an internal locus of controls can exercise __________ and attempt to make themselves feel better or less distressed by changing circumstances.
a. local control
b. primary control
c. secondary control
d. self control
Question 2_______________ cultures in East Asia, tend to believe in supernatural forces, fate, and even predetermined destiny due to the extend to which they share an external locus of control.
a. Superstitious
b. Buddhist
c. Communist
d. Collectivistic
Question 3All of the following have been found about individual who score high on tests of internal locus of control EXCEPT
a. Their scores on tests of internal locus of control at age 10 correlate positively with educational attainment in adulthood.
b. They are better at planning and working towards long-term goals.
c. They are more likely to support the death penalty.
d. They are less able to delay gratification due to their enthusiasm.
Question 4All of the following are true of the relationship between locus of control and work behavior EXCEPT
a. Internals show greater career decision-making skills.
b. Externals experience more job stress and burnout.
c. Internals are more satisfied with pay and promotions.
d. Entrepreneurs are more likely to be internals and are more successful at the businesses they start.
Question 5Many studies have found a positive correlation between a(n) _________ locus of control and positive outcomes in work, health, and relationships.
a. external
b. internal
c. balanced
d. healthy
Question 6In one study, prisoners who were found to have an internal locus of control retained
a. less information about the conditions of their parole; they simply trusted that it would happen.
b. more information about the conditions of their parole, as they felt they could have some influence over the process.
c. less information about their trial and incarceration as they were found to have lower IQs than prisoners with external locus of control.
d. more information about their trial and incarceration as they were found to have higher IQs than prisoners with external locus of control.
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