Consider the following statement: The average citizen can have an influence in government decisions. Whether or not a person agrees or disagrees with this statement would provide information most relevant to which psychological concept?

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The concept of internal-external locus of control relates to whether individuals believe they have control over events affecting them (internal locus) or believe that external forces predominantly control outcomes (external locus). Agreeing with the statement suggests an internal locus of control, believing one's actions can influence government decisions, while disagreeing suggests an external locus, perceiving little personal influence over such decisions.

Consider the Following Statement: the Average Citizen Can Have an Influence