Donna is about 25 pounds overweight,has tried a variety of diets,and has repeatedly failed to maintain her weight loss.She explains her weight by noting that almost all her relatives are overweight and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight.Donna can best be described as having

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Donna's attribution of her weight to her genetics and family members suggests an external locus of control, or the belief that external factors such as genetics or luck largely determine outcomes, rather than personal choices or efforts.

Donna Is About 25 Pounds Overweight,has Tried a Variety of Diets,and