A/an locus of control is related to passivity and learned helplessness and a/an locus of control has been positively related to confidence in one’s ability to successfully perform tasks. A. positive, negative B. negative, positive C. external, internal D. internal, external

A/an external locus of control is related to passivity and learned helplessness and a/an internal locus of control has been positively related to confidence in one’s ability to successfully perform tasks.

C. external, internal

Explanation:

It was psychologist J.ulian B. Rotter who, in 1954, introduced the term locus of control. It refers to the degree or extent to which we believe we have control over the outcome of events in our lives as opposed to external forces - forces that are beyond our influence.

External locus of control is when people believe their own behavior will not make much of a difference, that what matters is the outside events and forces. Such people are more passive. On the other hand, internal locus of control is when we believe our behaviors and actions actually have the power to influence events and outcomes. People who present internal locus of control are more confident and active.