Ferris is a bright young college student who would be described as having an internal locus of control and a high degree of self-efficacy. However, his grades in college have been only lackluster and not up to his potential. The most likely cause of this poor performance is:

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An internal locus of control and high self-efficacy suggest that Ferris believes he has control over his actions and outcomes and has confidence in his ability to succeed. However, his lackluster grades are likely due to his inability to delay gratification (e.g., going to a party instead of studying), which is a self-regulation issue, not a reflection of his beliefs about external factors or self-victimization.

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