Question

Marcy believes that the outcome of athletic contests depends on luck and that it does not matter if she puts effort into her athletic training. her belief most clearly illustrates:

Answer 1

The belief of Marcy best illustrates an external locus of control. The external locus of control occurs when an individual is likely to believe that they will likely succeed or fail due to the external factors that is surrounding them in which is beyond their control. Such example is luck.