According to research, which of the following students would be most likely to perform the best in college?
A) Mary who believes she failed the exam because she didn't study enough
B) John who believes he failed the exam because his professor didn't go over the information well
C) Connor who believes he was successful on the exam because of good luck
D) Kelly who believes she was successful on the exam due to having a great professor

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Mary's belief that her performance is linked to her own actions (not studying enough) reflects an internal locus of control. Research suggests that students with an internal locus of control, who believe their successes and failures are a result of their own efforts, tend to perform better academically.

According to Research, Which of the Following Students Would Be