Locus Of Control Flashcards by Scarlett Daniels | Brainscape

Q

What is an internal locus of control?

A

Takes own responibility

Believes they determine their future

‘it was my fault’

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Q

What is an external locus of control?

A

Things happening to them are out of their control

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Q

How is the LoC viewed?

A

On a continum from internal to external

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Weakness of LoC

Prompt: Exaggerated role…

A

Rotter (1982)

Only relevant in new situations

Narrow use= only replicable to few situations

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Contradictory evidence…

A

Twange et al 2004

Over 40 years US citizens nore independant

But still have mostly external LoC

= may be due to other factors e.g. society
So less valid

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Supporting lab evidence…

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Link to milgram vatiation

Internals= 37% not 450V

Externals= 23% not 450V

Internal more resist social influence as

take responsibility for actions

Less agentic state

= more valid

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