The belief that consequences and outcomes of behaviors are the result of circumstances and events beyond personal control is an example of
A) External locus of control
B) Learned helplessness
C) Outer directedness
D) Acknowledging one's own limitations

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The belief that consequences and outcomes of behaviors are the result of circumstances and events beyond personal control is known as an external locus of control. Individuals with an external locus of control believe that luck, chance, or other people's actions determine their outcomes, rather than their own efforts or abilities.

The Belief That Consequences and Outcomes of Behaviors Are the Result