A father is having a discussion with his 15-year-old daughter.He asks what she plans to do with her life.She replies,"I don't know.Whatever happens to me will happen,I guess!" Her response best illustrates a(n)____ locus of control.
A) external
B) internal
C) primary
D) secondary

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The daughter's response indicates an external locus of control, meaning she believes that her life is primarily shaped by external factors (i.e. fate or luck) rather than her own actions and choices (internal locus of control). Primary and secondary are not relevant concepts in this scenario.

A Father Is Having a Discussion with His 15-Year-Old Daughter