The belief that consequences and outcomes of behaviors are the result of circumstances and events beyond personal control is an example of
A)external locus of control.
B)learned helplessness.
C)outer directedness.
D)acknowledging one's own limitations.

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This is a classic example of an external locus of control, which means that one believes that their life is mainly influenced by external factors outside of their own control.

The Belief That Consequences and Outcomes of Behaviors Are the Result