Abby flunked the midterm and tells everyone it is the teacher's fault. She did not study because she knew it would just be a waste of time. After all, she knew the "teacher had it in for her." Abby demonstrates a(n) __________.

People that posses an external locus of control usually have the beliefs that every occurrence is as a result of luck, good chance, fate, or any external factor that's beyond their control.

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Answer:

Abby demonstrates an external locus of control.

Explanation:

To begin with, locus of control is a psychological concept which refers to people's belief about the extent of their control over events, experience and situations that affect their lives. Locus of control could be internal or external.

Individuals who demonstrate internal locus of control believe that they have control over what happens in their life. On the other hand, individuals who demonstrate external locus of control (like Abby) don't believe that they have control over their lives. As such, they attribute their success or failures to external factors beyond their control such as circumstance, luck, bias, fate and injustice.