A 45-year-old woman with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus is counseled about lifestyle modifications. She expresses strong belief that her condition is due to "bad luck" and cannot be changed by her actions. She states, "My grandmother had diabetes, so I was always going to get it anyway." Which of the following psychological constructs best explains her response?
- A)Intrinsic motivation
- B)Self-efficacy
- C)External locus of controlGABARITO
- D)Cognitive dissonance
- E)Positive transference
Explicação
External locus of control refers to the belief that outcomes are determined by factors outside one's control (fate, luck, powerful others). This patient attributes her diabetes to genetic predisposition rather than her own behaviors, demonstrating an external ... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →