A person's ______ is an individual tendency to explain events as influenced by uncontrollable external factors such as powerful others or luck.

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The correct term is "external locus of control," which refers to the belief that external forces, beyond one's personal control, significantly influence one's life. However, there's a typo in the options provided; "eternal locus of control" is incorrect, but it's the closest to the intended correct term "external locus of control." There's no option that directly matches the correct psychological concept, but based on the definitions, none of the other options (internal locus of control, plasticity, self-efficacy) correctly describe the tendency to attribute events to external factors.

A Person's ______ Is an Individual Tendency to Explain Events