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

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Answer:

The correct answer is - a) outcome expectancy.

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. Ā 

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. Ā