"A generalized expectancy held by an individual that the word,promise,oral or written statement of another individual or group can be relied on" is Rotter's definition of
A)social interest.
B)interpersonal trust.
C)external control of reinforcement.
D)gullibility.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rotter's definition of "interpersonal trust" fits the given definition provided in the question. "Social interest" refers to an individual's concern for the welfare of society as a whole, while "external control of reinforcement" refers to the belief that environmental factors completely determine an individual's behavior. "Gullibility" refers to being easily deceived or fooled, which is not directly related to trust in the reliability of others.

"A Generalized Expectancy Held by an Individual That the Word,promise,oral