Jim, who has an internal locus of control, failed his last history test. Jim is apt to respond to the failing grade by ____.
A)claiming the test was poorly constructed
B)complaining to the dean of the college
C)despairing of ever passing the course
D)blaming the instructor for inadequately preparing him for the test
E)admitting that he hadn't studied hard enough to prepare himself

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An internal locus of control is the belief that one controls the events and consequences affecting one's life. Accordingly, an "internal" tends to blame negative events, such as failing an exam, on personal shortcomings-not studying hard enough, perhaps.

Jim, Who Has an Internal Locus of Control, Failed His