After the professor passed back the graded test, you heard a student remark, "I didn't do well because the professor gave us tricky questions." Which locus of control does this student most likely have?
A) Internal locus of control
B) External locus of control
C) High tolerance for ambiguity
D) Small locus of control

Question

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The student's remark suggests that they attribute their poor performance on the test to external factors (the professor's tricky questions), indicating an external locus of control. An internal locus of control would lead the student to take personal responsibility for their performance, whereas a high tolerance for ambiguity or small locus of control are not directly related to this situation.

After the Professor Passed Back the Graded Test, You Heard