External And Internal Locus Of Control
People with an external locus of control believe that forces outside them—fate, luck, circumstances—are responsible for the events of their lives.
In contrast, those who perceive an internal locus of control believe that their personal decisions and efforts guide much of their lives.
Interestingly, we could have an external locus of control about one area of our life but an internal locus of control about another: We may believe our health is completely genetic, uninfluenced by our choices, but think the success of our career is a direct result of our hard work.
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Regardless of where we lie on the locus of control spectrum, we’ll likely appreciate knowing how our orientation affects our life and how we can avoid the pitfalls it may lead us to.
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