Individuals who believe that they control their own destiny are described as:
A) having a high external locus of control.
B) having a high Mach personality.
C) being low in authoritarianism.
D) having a high internal locus of control.
E) having a low Mach personality.

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Individuals who believe they control their own destiny and their outcomes are determined by their own efforts or abilities have a high internal locus of control. This means they believe they have control over their own lives and that their actions can influence the outcome. Option A is incorrect as a high external locus of control refers to individuals who believe that external factors such as luck, fate or powerful others control their lives. Options B, C, and E are not related to locus of control.

Individuals Who Believe That They Control Their Own Destiny Are