Ryan believes he is responsible for his actions,and he will conduct extensive searches before making a purchase.Michael's favorite phrase,when confronted by the need to make a decision,is "Whatever." In marketing terms,Ryan is said to have a(n)__________ and Michael,a(n)__________.
A) obsessive personality; laissez-faire approach
B) formal search function; casual search function
C) increased search anxiety; decreased search anxiety
D) internal locus of control; external locus of control
E) focused sense of information; unfocused sense of information

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Ryan, who believes he is responsible for his actions and conducts extensive searches, demonstrates an internal locus of control, meaning he feels his actions can influence outcomes. Michael, with his "Whatever" attitude, exhibits an external locus of control, suggesting he believes outcomes are beyond his control and influenced by external factors.

Ryan Believes He Is Responsible for His Actions,and He Will