13 - rotter locus of control ao1

Question 1

what did rotter define locus of control as?

Answer 1

a person’s belief about personal control over their own behaviour and the events in their lives

Question 2

describe internal locus of control

Answer 2

believe that they themselves are in control and responsible for the events in their lives. whatever happens is a consequence of their own ability and efforts.

Question 3

describe external locus of control

Answer 3

believe that events in their lives are out of their control, causes by others or luck

Question 4

how can internal loc be applied to social influence?

Answer 4

internals are more likely to resist social influence as they are more independent in their thinking (actively seek info rather than relying on the opinions of others). greater self confidence and need less external validation and social approval than externals. make them more likely to be leaders and not likely to follow the majority