Rotter's I-E scale seeks to measure
A) the degree to which an individual's perception of his or her locus of control is internal or external.
B) innate versus environmental influences on behavior.
C) an individual's degree of introversion versus extraversion.
D) an individual's propensity for inhibition or exhibition.

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Rotter's I-E scale is designed to measure an individual's perception of their locus of control, which can be either internal or external. An individual with an internal locus of control tends to attribute their successes and failures to their own actions and decisions, whereas someone with an external locus of control believes that external factors such as luck or a higher power play a larger role in determining their outcomes. The scale aims to quantify the extent to which an individual leans towards one end of this spectrum or the other.

Rotter's I-E Scale Seeks to Measure