Rikey flunked the midterm and tells everyone it's the teacher's fault.He didn't study because he knew it was just a waste of time.After all, he knew the "teacher had it in for him." Rikey demonstrates a(an) ______.
A)external locus of control
B)internal locus of control
C)high level of conscientiousness
D)high level of extraversion
E)low level of neuroticism

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Rikey's behavior shows that he is placing blame on external factors, such as the teacher, for his poor performance rather than taking responsibility for his own actions. This is an example of an external locus of control, where individuals attribute outcomes to factors beyond their control.

Rikey Flunked the Midterm and Tells Everyone It's the Teacher's