Samantha was a fantastic softball player, but she rarely took credit for her success. Every time a reporter from the school paper would ask her for a quote, Samantha would say, "I just got lucky today," or, "Their pitcher just gave me something I could hit." Which of the following likely factors into Samantha's personality?
A) internal locus
B) external locus
C) negative attribution
D) self-serving bias

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Samantha's tendency to attribute her success to external factors such as luck or the opposing team's mistakes suggests an external locus of control. She does not perceive her accomplishments as a result of her own abilities or efforts, which would indicate an internal locus of control. Negative attribution and self-serving bias are not applicable in this case.

Samantha Was a Fantastic Softball Player, but She Rarely Took