Understanding Locus of Control
A worksheet for 7th graders to explore the concept of Locus of Control, distinguishing between internal and external perspectives.
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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 people perceive control over their lives.
What is Locus of Control?
Locus of Control refers to how much control people believe they have over the events in their lives. People with an **internal locus of control** believe they are responsible for their own successes and failures. People with an **external locus of control** believe that outside forces, like luck or other people, determine their outcomes.
1. Which of the following best describes someone with an internal locus of control?
They believe their grades are mostly due to luck.
They think their effort determines their success.
They blame others when things go wrong.
They believe fate controls their future.
2. Someone with an external locus of control might say:
“I studied hard for that test.”
“The referee was unfair, that’s why we lost.”
“I practiced a lot and improved.”
“My hard work paid off.”
Read each statement and circle True or False.
1. People with an internal locus of control are more likely to take responsibility for their actions.
True
False
2. Believing that luck is the main reason for your success shows an internal locus of control.
True
False
Complete the sentences using the words 'internal' or 'external'.
1. If you believe your hard work led to a good grade, you have an locus of control.
2. Blaming the teacher for a bad grade suggests an locus of control.
3. Taking responsibility for your mistakes is a sign of an locus of control.
1. Describe a situation where someone might display an internal locus of control. What would they say or do?
2. Describe a situation where someone might display an external locus of control. What would they say or do?
Match the statement with the correct locus of control.
1. "I failed because the test was too hard."
a. Internal Locus of Control
2. "I got a good grade because I studied well."
b. External Locus of Control