A person is not certain whether his actions have an impact on what happens to him or whether fate is responsible for his fortunes in life. Psychologists would say that his questions relate to the internal-external dimension of

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The internal-external dimension of attributions refers to where individuals believe the cause of their actions or outcomes resides. Internal attributions are those where the individual believes their actions directly impact outcomes, while external attributions are those where outcomes are believed to be the result of fate or other external factors. This question directly relates to the concept of attributions in psychology.  Attributions refer to judgments about causes of outcomes. They have strong impacts on motivations. The internal-external dimension is one of three dimensions along which attributions can vary.

A Person Is Not Certain Whether His Actions Have an Impact