Psychological Concept of Locus of Control The Sun is Also a Star

Who developed the psychological concept of locus of control?

• Sigmund Freud

• Carl Jung

• Julian B. Rotter

• B.F. Skinner

What does the term "locus of control" refer to?

• A method for controlling one's fate

• The belief in pre-determined destiny

• The degree to which people believe they have control over the outcome of events in their lives

• A type of psychological disorder

What are the two types of locus of control mentioned in the article?

• Positive and Negative Locus of Control

• Active and Passive Locus of Control

• Internal and External Locus of Control

• Direct and Indirect Locus of Control

What does an "Internal Locus of Control" imply?

• Belief that other people control one's life

• Belief that one can influence events and outcomes through effort and actions

• Belief that fate is predetermined

• Belief that success is due to luck

What does an "External Locus of Control" imply?

• Belief that one's life is controlled by oneself

• Belief that one's life is controlled by luck and other external factors

• Belief that one can control every aspect of their life

• Belief that success is solely based on personal effort

According to the text, individuals with an internal locus of control are more likely to be:

• Passive and unmotivated

• Proactive and academically successful

• Attributing their success to luck

• Feeling that their efforts do not influence their grades

What did the study in the "Journal of Educational Psychology" find about students with an internal locus of control?

• They are less likely to perform well in math and science

• They attribute their success to external factors

• They believe their efforts will directly influence their grades

• They are more likely to attribute their success or failure to luck

What is a benefit of having an internal locus of control as mentioned in the text?

• Less career advancement opportunities

• Slower recovery from setbacks

• More satisfaction with one's job

• A tendency to wait for opportunities to come

Which of the following strategies is suggested for developing an internal locus of control?

• Focus on the outcome rather than the effort

• Wait for opportunities to come your way

• Set clear goals and break them into manageable steps

• Attribute success to external factors

What does the text suggest you should concentrate on to develop an internal locus of control?

• The amount of luck you have

• The grades you receive

• The effort you put in, not the outcome

• The influence of others on your success