According to the research on internals and externals, externals cope better with hospital procedures when they
A)don't know anything.
B)receive information about procedures and outcomes.
C)exercise control over events.
D)are comforted by drugs.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Externals cope better with hospital procedures when they receive information about procedures and outcomes. This is because externals tend to attribute outcomes to external factors and therefore feel less in control, but being informed about the procedures and outcomes can help them feel more in control and less anxious.

According to the Research on Internals and Externals, Externals Cope