Resistance To Social Influence - Locus Of Control

Question 1

Rotter (1966) Proposed a theory. What was the theory?

Answer 1

Locus of control
“Extent to which people believe they have control over their own lives”

Question 2

What are the two “Locus of controls” that Rotter (1966) proposed?

Provide a brief explanation on both

Answer 2

Internal Locus Of Control
“I Control My Destiny”

External Locus Of Control
“Others control My Destiny”

Question 3

Internal Locus Of Control

Answer 3

A Person who believes that what happens in their life is a result of their own behaviour and they have control over their life

Question 4

External Locus Of Control

Answer 4

A person believes that what happens to them is controlled by external factors and they don’t have control over their life

Question 5

What did Rotter (1966) state about Locus of Control, which would be able to resist social pressure more easily?

Answer 5

Individuals with an internal locus of control are more likely to resist social pressure in comparisons to individuals with an external locus of control