Understanding Locus of Control
This worksheet introduces grade 9 students to the concept of Locus of Control, exploring internal and external orientations and their impact on personal responsibility and outcomes.
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Understanding Locus of Control
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of Locus of Control.
1. Which of the following best describes an individual with an internal locus of control?
They believe that fate or luck determines their outcomes.
They attribute their successes and failures to their own efforts and abilities.
They often blame external factors for their problems.
They feel powerless to change their circumstances.
2. An external locus of control is associated with which of the following beliefs?
Personal responsibility for actions.
The ability to influence outcomes through effort.
That powerful others or chance control life events.
A strong sense of self-efficacy.
3. Individuals with an internal locus of control are generally more proactive in achieving their goals.
True
False
4. Developing an internal locus of control can lead to increased motivation and resilience.
True
False
5. Locus of control refers to the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces, have over the outcome of events in their lives.
6. Someone with an locus of control might say, "My success is due to my hard work and effort."
7. When an individual believes that their life is controlled by factors outside of their influence, they are said to have an locus of control.
8. Explain the difference between an internal and external locus of control in your own words.
9. Provide an example of a situation where someone with an internal locus of control would react differently than someone with an external locus of control.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. People with an internal locus of control generally take more for their actions.
11. Someone with an external locus of control might believe that their life is predetermined by .
12. A key aspect of developing an internal locus of control is recognizing your ability to exert over your own choices.