Question

Della believes she earned an "A" in chemistry because the test was easy and she made a lot of lucky guesses. It is likely that Della has a(n) ________ locus of control.

a) undervalued
b) external
c) negative
d) extrinsic

Answer 1

External locus of control.

Explanation:

Attribution theory has two concepts that determine the attitude of a person towards an object or self.

The external locus of control: The external locus of control deals when a person blames or give all credit for their failure or success to the external source. It means a person believe in fate, luck, situation, etc. It is opposite to the internal locus of control.

• The internal locus of control

Thus Della is on an external locus of control where she believes in lucky guesses. She believes in fate, luck that is an external source.