People with a(n) ________ locus of control relative to their marriages believe they are responsible for the outcomes they experience in the marriage; in contrast, people with a(n) ________ locus of control believe they have little responsibility for what happens in the marriage.
A) high; low
B) low; high
C) external; internal
D) internal; external

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People with an internal locus of control believe that they are responsible for the outcomes they experience, while those with an external locus of control believe that external factors beyond their control determine what happens. Therefore, in the context of marriage, those with an internal locus of control would be more likely to believe that they have control over the outcomes they and their spouse experience, while those with an external locus of control would believe that external factors such as luck or fate have a greater role in determining the outcomes of the marriage.

People with A(n) ________ Locus of Control Relative to Their