People's belief that a situation is so unique or so difficult that no one could be expected to handle it in an effective manner is referred to as
A) internal locus of control.
B) universal helplessness.
C) high conscientiousness.
D) emotional instability.

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The belief that a situation is so unique or difficult that no one can handle it effectively is a characteristic of universal helplessness, which is the perception that circumstances are beyond one's control and that one is powerless to do anything to change them. The other choices (internal locus of control, high conscientiousness, emotional instability) do not accurately describe this belief.

People's Belief That a Situation Is So Unique or So