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

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Donna's belief that her weight is determined by her genetics and family history reflects an external locus of control, meaning she sees external factors as controlling her weight rather than having control over her own choices and behaviors. This may contribute to her lack of motivation and failure to maintain weight loss.

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