Locus of Control
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Locus of Control
Stephanie M Wiltsie
Psy 285
January 9, 2015
Colleen Story
Locus of Control
Complete the Locus of Control Assessment.
Write 200 to 300 words applying critical thinking to determine whether an internal or external locus of control is more effective in various life situations. The three major elements to critical thinking are logical inquiry, problem solving, and evaluative decision making. Include the following elements:
* Logical inquiry: Find two reliable sources that provide a balanced view of internal versus external locus of control. Reference these sources in your response. Also, complete the Locus of Control Assessment to find out whether you have an internal or external locus of control.
* Problem solving: What are positive and negative outcomes of internal and external locus of control? Provide specific examples.
* Evaluative decision making: Given the pros and cons of the two types of locus of control, is it better to have an internal or external locus of control? Explain your answer. In what situations do you exhibit the less effective locus of control? How might you change your interpretation of events to the effective locus of control in these situations?
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According to our reading this week situations are looked at through either an internal locus of control (one’s belief that their destiny is controlled by their own actions) or external (ones belief that chance or outside actions (forces) determine their destiny and fate. Many adopt a negative outlook on their life when situations do not follow the plan that they have deemed the successful path. After completing the assessment I have found that I am in between when it comes to fate and the locus of control because we all have choices to make to set out our life plan and even though everything happens for reason it is up to us to make the proper decisions at the time to keep right on that path. I became an...
Stephanie M Wiltsie
Psy 285
January 9, 2015
Colleen Story
Locus of Control
Complete the Locus of Control Assessment.
Write 200 to 300 words applying critical thinking to determine whether an internal or external locus of control is more effective in various life situations. The three major elements to critical thinking are logical inquiry, problem solving, and evaluative decision making. Include the following elements:
* Logical inquiry: Find two reliable sources that provide a balanced view of internal versus external locus of control. Reference these sources in your response. Also, complete the Locus of Control Assessment to find out whether you have an internal or external locus of control.
* Problem solving: What are positive and negative outcomes of internal and external locus of control? Provide specific examples.
* Evaluative decision making: Given the pros and cons of the two types of locus of control, is it better to have an internal or external locus of control? Explain your answer. In what situations do you exhibit the less effective locus of control? How might you change your interpretation of events to the effective locus of control in these situations?
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.
According to our reading this week situations are looked at through either an internal locus of control (one’s belief that their destiny is controlled by their own actions) or external (ones belief that chance or outside actions (forces) determine their destiny and fate. Many adopt a negative outlook on their life when situations do not follow the plan that they have deemed the successful path. After completing the assessment I have found that I am in between when it comes to fate and the locus of control because we all have choices to make to set out our life plan and even though everything happens for reason it is up to us to make the proper decisions at the time to keep right on that path. I became an...