Question

La Shawn is a 200-meter runner and is working on qualifying for the Olympics. He believes he has the talent to achieve his dreams through hard work and training. When he is in a big qualifying race, he visualizes winning the race. Rotter would say that LaShawn has an internal locus of control for running due to his __________.

a) outcome expectancy
b) behavior and training
c) personal expectancy
d) control expectations

Answer 1

The correct answer is - a) outcome expectancy.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Julian Rotter's (1916 - 2014) research of the locus of control, La Shown is expecting a positive outcome that should result from his actions. The fact that his relying on his own actions signifies the internal locus of control.

From the perspective of Expectancy theory, LaShown believes that his efforts, in the form of training will result in a desired performance, oh him qualifying for the Olympics.