Your beliefs about who or what is in charge of the outcomes in your life are called your ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Locus of control refers to an individual's belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure. This concept is central in psychology and helps differentiate between those who believe they have control over the outcomes of their lives (internal locus of control) and those who believe that external forces or chance dictate their life outcomes (external locus of control).

Your Beliefs About Who or What Is in Charge of the Outcomes