Jamaal has made three attempts to pass the road test for his driver's license. He now is beginning to think that no matter what he does or how much he practices he will never get his license. Jamaal's view of his present situation would seem to fit Rotter's idea of

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Jamaal's belief that his actions will not influence the outcome of his driver's license test aligns with the concept of an external locus of control. This concept, proposed by Julian Rotter, suggests that individuals with an external locus of control perceive their successes or failures as being due to external factors beyond their control, rather than their own efforts.

Jamaal Has Made Three Attempts to Pass the Road Test