Eddie and Elaine both fail their first psychology quiz.Eddie decides that the questions aren't fair,whereas Elaine responds by working much harder.According to Rotter's expectancy theory,Eddie is probably ____ and Elaine is probably ____.

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Rotter's expectancy theory deals with how one's expectations about the relationship between their behavior and its outcome influences their behavior. Eddie's response suggests that he has an external locus of control (believing that external factors such as unfair test questions are responsible for his failure) whereas Elaine's response suggests that she has an internal locus of control (believing that her effort and hard work will lead to success). Thus, Eddie is an external and Elaine is an internal according to Rotter's theory.

Eddie and Elaine Both Fail Their First Psychology Quiz