Dion believes that what he does is unlikely to effectively bring about changes in his unhappy marriage and that he has little responsibility for what happens in his relationship. Dion has a(n):
A) insecure attachment style.
B) negative expectation.
C) internal locus of control.
D) external locus of control.

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Dion's belief that he has little responsibility for what happens in his relationship suggests an external locus of control, which means that he perceives outside forces (e.g. fate, luck, other people) as controlling his life rather than himself. This belief can lead to a sense of helplessness and lack of motivation to make changes in his marriage.

Dion Believes That What He Does Is Unlikely to Effectively