These people with this attitude do not see themselves as making a great deal of difference in what happens to them... they leave the action to others. What term describes this attitude?

These people with this attitude do not see themselves as making a great deal of difference in what happens to them... they leave the action to others. What term describes this attitude?

• A. Resignation
• B. Proactivity
• C. Optimism
• D. Defiance

Answer: (A)

This item tests how a person’s sense of control over events shapes whether they take action. Resignation is the attitude of believing one’s own actions won’t make a meaningful difference, so a person stops trying and lets others handle things. The description—believing you don’t influence outcomes and leaving action to others—fits this passive stance and withdrawal from taking initiative. In contrast, proactivity means taking action to influence results, optimism is about expecting positive outcomes, and defiance involves resisting or challenging others, which don’t match the described mindset.

This item tests how a person’s sense of control over events shapes whether they take action. Resignation is the attitude of believing one’s own actions won’t make a meaningful difference, so a person stops trying and lets others handle things. The description—believing you don’t influence outcomes and leaving action to others—fits this passive stance and withdrawal from taking initiative. In contrast, proactivity means taking action to influence results, optimism is about expecting positive outcomes, and defiance involves resisting or challenging others, which don’t match the described mindset.