Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with
A) an internal locus of control.
B) an external locus of control.
C) a high level of self-efficacy.
D) a low level of self-efficacy.

Question

Claudia believes that her own health is mostly due to genetics and germs, and she can do very little to improve her health. This attitude is consistent with​
A) ​an internal locus of control.
B) ​an external locus of control.
C) ​a high level of self-efficacy.
D) ​a low level of self-efficacy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Claudia's belief that her health is determined by genetics and germs, and that she has little control over it, is consistent with an external locus of control. This means that she perceives her outcomes as being the result of factors outside of her control, rather than within her control.

Claudia Believes That Her Own Health Is Mostly Due to Genetics