Which of the following personality traits might be influencing Jake's behavior?
A) Machiavellianism and low self-esteem
B) External locus of control and low self-efficacy
C) Internal locus of control and high self-efficacy
D) Internal locus of control and low emotional intelligence
E) High self-efficacy and high authoritarianism

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B)Someone with an external locus of control tends to blame others (or luck)for problems, as Jake does. People with low self-efficacy tend to doubt their ability to perform tasks, as Jake implies when he suggests he won't be able to meet deadlines.

Which of the Following Personality Traits Might Be Influencing Jake's