How does having an internal locus of control affect academic performance?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- People differ in their locus of control, having a generally external or internal locus.
- Having an internal locus of control is a strong predictor of getting better grades.
- Believing that studying matters leads to more studying, which leads to better grades.
Psychology
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a. obsessions. b. convulsions. c. compulsions. d. delusions.
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The collecting of relevant information in an effort to reach a conclusion is referred to as a(n) _____________.
a.) diagnosis b.) psychometric c.) demography d.) assessment
Psychology