Moore Video, Loccus of Control

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Question 1.

What is the locus of control?

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Answer.

It is the idea that people explain the causes of what happens to them. Either it is a result of their own actions or it is a resule of external actions.

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Question 2.

Name the 2 loci of control and describe them.

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Answer.

1- Internal: you believe you influenced the outcome.

2- External: you believe the outcome was influenced by things outside of your control, such as, luck, chance, or fate.

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Question 3.

How might a student's locus of control influence their academic motivation?

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Answer.

• - A student with an internal locus of control will take responsibility for their work. They will see a connection between their actions and the results.

• - A student with an external locus of control will be inclined to blame something other than themselves for lack of success. The may give up easily.

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Question 4.

What is the cognitive triangle?

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Answer.

The triangle, thoughts, feelings, and behavior influence and reinforce one another. Thought patterns are important.

Thoughts—what we think.

Feelings—the emotions as a result of the thoughts.

Behavior—the actions we take as a result.

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Question 5.

Cognitive distortion is helpful for our thinking? True or False

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Answer.

False, cognitive distortion is based on irrational thoughts. People often will view reality in a negative way. This way of thinking causes stress and anxiety.

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Question 6.

There are a lot of cognitive distortions. True or False

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True, according to Moore, she discusses the eight cognitive distortions that can "trick" the brain into believing something is untrue or exaggerated.

Fallacies of fairness, overgeneralization, blaming, filtering, catastrophizing, personalization, and fortune telling (Moore, 2025, 8:09).

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Question 7.

Once you start thinking these negative thoughts, it's impossible to untangle from them. True or False?

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Answer.

False, according to Moore, it's important to recognize them, stop for a moment and put distance between you and the negative thoughts.

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Question 8.

Self-care is one way to create space and give your brain some "breathing room." True or False?

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Answer: True, self-care is like maintenance for the brain and body. It helps reduce stresss, and recharges you.

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Question 9.

Are well-being and self-care the same thing? Yes or No?

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No, they are similar, but they are not the same. Well-being is an overall state of health and is more holistic. It includes the POISE model: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and occupational.

Self-care ishe practices you put into place to achieve well-being.

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Question 10.

What is one strategy to use to help students develop a stronger internal locus of control?

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Answer.

Encourage students to set goals and reflect on their progress.