Studies of achievement have shown that externals
A) perform better on academic tests than internals in elementary school.
B) get better grades than internals in college.
C) receive lower scores on achievement tests in high school.
D) all of the above

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Externals, who attribute outcomes to external factors, tend to have lower motivation and control over their academic performance, often resulting in lower scores on achievement tests in high school compared to internals.

Studies of Achievement Have Shown That Externals