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  1. Locus of Control - Psychology Today

    What Is Locus of Control? Locus of control refers to the degree to which an individual feels a sense of agency in regard to his or her life.

  2. What’s Your Locus of Control—and Why Does It Matter?

    Apr 24, 2023 · Locus of control is a psychological concept to explain how different people think about their control over life events.

  3. Locus of Control - Psychology Today

    Aug 2, 2017 · Locus of control is an individual’s belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure.

  4. How Your "Locus of Control" Affects Your Life - Psychology Today

    Nov 4, 2022 · People with an external locus of control believe that forces outside them are responsible for the events in their life. Those with an internal locus of control believe that their personal ...

  5. Locus of Control Test / Quiz | Psychology Today

    If you believe you have the power to direct your life and set your own fate, you may have more of an internal locus of control. Find out where you land, and what it might mean.

  6. Locus of Control: Who Has Power Over What Happens to Us?

    Jul 14, 2024 · What is the locus of control? A person’s locus of control essentially speaks to who or what has power over their lives.

  7. The Power of Perceived Control - Psychology Today

    Sep 1, 2024 · When we feel in control of our lives, we experience a sense of agency, which in turn fosters autonomy. This triad of control, autonomy, and agency is essential for maintaining good …

  8. Locus of Control | Psychology Today

    Aug 4, 2022 · Where an individual casts that blame can be related, in many cases, to a psychological construct known as “locus of control.”

  9. The Battle Between Luck and Control - Psychology Today

    Jan 3, 2022 · The extent to which we perceive events as being a consequence of our own behavior, and therefore potentially under personal control, is called our locus of control.

  10. Learned Helplessness - Psychology Today

    The perception that one cannot control the situation essentially elicits a passive response to the harm that is occurring.