Understanding Locus of Control
A worksheet for 6th graders to explore internal and external locus of control and its impact on their lives.
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Understanding Locus of Control
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand how you view control in your life.
What is Locus of Control?
Locus of Control refers to how much you believe you have control over the events in your life. There are two main types:
Internal Locus of Control: You believe that you are primarily responsible for what happens to you. Your efforts and choices lead to your successes and failures.
External Locus of Control: You believe that outside forces (like luck, fate, or other people) are mostly responsible for what happens to you.
1. If you believe you got a good grade on a test because you studied hard, you most likely have an:
External locus of control
Internal locus of control
No locus of control
A confused locus of control
2. Sarah tripped and fell during her soccer game. She blamed the uneven field and her bad luck. Sarah is showing signs of an:
Internal locus of control
External locus of control
Strong self-esteem
Good sportsmanship
Read each statement and circle T for True or F for False.
3. People with an internal locus of control often take responsibility for their actions.
True
False
4. Believing that your success is all due to luck is an example of an internal locus of control.
True
False
Complete the sentences using the words 'internal' or 'external'.
5. When you blame the referee for your team losing the game, you are showing an locus of control.
6. Taking extra time to practice a skill because you want to improve shows an locus of control.
7. Describe a time when you felt you had an internal locus of control over a situation. What happened and how did you feel?
8. Describe a time when you felt an external locus of control over a situation. What happened and how did you feel?