Multiple Choice
Marcy believes that the outcome of athletic contests depends so much on luck that it hardly pays to put any effort into her own athletic training. Her belief most clearly illustrates
A) the spotlight effect.
B) the Barnum effect.
C) the false consensus effect.
D) an external locus of control.
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