While sitting in her class getting ready for her midterm exam, Paris was full of anxiety. She whispered to her friend "I studied and studied, but I know I'm just going to fail this test."

According to Julian Rotter, Paris has a(n) __________ locus of control.
a. deficient
b. unstable
c. internal
d. external

Answer: D

Psychology

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a. use positive and negative punishment to condition Gino's negative behaviors b. explain the feelings and needs of the baby to him c. separate Gino from the baby for a time of 2 weeks as a means to buffer the negative feelings d. take Gino to see a child psychologist because his behaviors are extremely rare and disturbing

Psychology

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a. Result from brain damage b. Become apparent when a person is learning to read c. Involve genetic changes in brain circuitry d. Develop only in advanced cultures

Psychology