Randy believes that if he exercises, watches his diet, watches his stress level, and consistently takes the medication prescribed by the doctor, he can lower his blood pressure and prevent a stroke. According to the social cognitive theorists, Randy would be described as:

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Randy's belief that his actions (exercising, dieting, managing stress, and taking medication) can influence his health outcomes demonstrates an internal locus of control. This concept, important in social cognitive theory, refers to the belief that one has control over the events in their life.

Randy Believes That If He Exercises, Watches His Diet, Watches