As E scores of I-E scale show a general trend upward ___________?

Correct answer: A. People show more reserve suspicion and withdrawal

  • A. People show more reserve suspicion and withdrawal
  • B. Assassinations and events like Watergate and Vietnam increase
  • C. The ability for people to openly express themselves decrease
  • D. Both A and C

Explanation

On the Internal-External scale, higher E scores indicate a stronger external locus of control, which is commonly associated with greater guardedness, suspicion, and withdrawal. The other choices do not describe the usual interpretation of rising externality scores.

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