Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and complete the sentence.

Externals

Directions: In this Section you have six short passages. After each passage you will find several questions based on the passage. First, read Passage- I, and answer the questions based on it then go on the other passages.
PASSAGE-III

Some people believe that they are masters of their own fate. Other people see themselves as pawans of a fate, believing that what happens to them in their lives is due to luck or chance. The first type, those who believe that they control their destinies, have been labeled internals, whereas the latter, who see their lives as being controlled by outside forces, have been called externals. Internals search more actively for information before making a decision, are more motivated to achieve, and make a greater attempt to control their environment. Externals, however, are more compliant and willing to follow directions. Therefore, internals do will on sophisticated tasks-which include most managerial and professional jobs-that require complex information processing and learning. In addition, internals are more suited to jobs that require initiative and independence of action, almost all successful salespeople, for instance are internals. In contrast, externals should do well on jobs that are well structured and routine and in which success depends heavily on complying with the directions of others.

  1. believe that destiny controls their lives

  2. bhat initiative and drive are important for career building

  3. opt for acquiring new skill sets

  4. relish handing complex information processing

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage defines externals as 'the latter, who see their lives as being controlled by outside forces.' Option A correctly captures this definition - externals believe destiny (an outside force) controls their lives. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics of internals, not externals.