The personality trait that describes the extent to which individuals believe they can control the environment and external events affecting them is called
A) Machiavellianism.
B) locus of control.
C) authoritarianism/dogmatism.
D) self-esteem.
E) type B personality

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Locus of control refers to the degree to which people believe that they have control over the outcome of events in their lives, as opposed to external forces beyond their control. Those with an internal locus of control believe they can influence events and their outcomes, while those with an external locus of control believe that external forces determine their outcomes.

The Personality Trait That Describes the Extent to Which Individuals