People who believe they control the events and consequences that affect their lives are said to possess:
A) an internal locus of control.
B) an external locus of control.
C) practical intelligence.
D) learned helplessness.
E) low self-efficacy.

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People with an internal locus of control believe that their actions and decisions have a direct impact on the outcomes of events in their lives. They feel that they have control over what happens to them, as opposed to people with an external locus of control who feel that external forces and factors beyond their control determine the course of their lives. Practical intelligence, learned helplessness, and low self-efficacy are related to but not interchangeable with locus of control.

People Who Believe They Control the Events and Consequences That