Larry does not get a job he wanted. In the model of Julian Rotter, Larry would be described as an external. Which of the following reactions would you expect from Larry?
A) "I'll just have to try harder next time."
B) "I guess I did a poor job of selling myself during the interview."
C) "It's usually a matter of who you know that determines whether you get a job."
D) "I must not have had the right kind of background for this job."

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Larry is described as an external in Rotter's model, meaning he believes external factors such as luck or who you know have a greater impact on outcomes than his own abilities or efforts. Option C reflects this belief in external factors determining job outcomes.

Larry Does Not Get a Job He Wanted