AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A belief in free will is most likely to be associated with
A
the faith factor
B
mindfulness meditation
C
an internal locus of control
D
a Type A personality
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Internal locus of control means that control comes from within. You have personal control over your own behavior. When you have an internal locus of control, you believe you have personal agency over your own life and actions. Because of this, these people tend to have more self-efficacy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Strong belief in free will is associated with more positive attitudes, better work performance, and academic achievements. The belief in free will may cause an individual to have an increased level of perceived autonomy that they can freely act to accomplish personal goals and improve life quality.

Detailed explanation-3: -People who develop an internal locus of control believe that they are responsible for their own success. Those with an external locus of control believe that external forces, like luck, determine their outcomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Furthermore, locus of control is an evaluation of the connection between actions taken by the self and outcomes observed, whereas the belief in free will is mainly focused on the origins of action and perceived choice of enacting, regardless of whether these actions led to a desired result or had an impact.

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