Asked by Michael Gresko on Sep 26, 2024

In recent research,children whose mothers were depressed and had little education or income were likely to

A) have an extroverted personality
B) have an introverted personality.
C) develop an internal locus of control.
D) develop an external locus of control.

Depressed Mothers

Women experiencing depression during pregnancy, after childbirth, or at any point of motherhood, affecting their emotional well-being and parenting.

External Locus

A psychological term referring to the belief that one's life events are primarily controlled by external forces or circumstances rather than one's own actions.

Little Education

A term describing a minimal level of formal schooling or academic learning that an individual has received.

  • Determine the impact that upbringing and parental actions have on shaping an individual's locus of control.
  • Gain insight into how locus of control correlates with psychological outcomes, including anxiety and depression.