Question

Define locus of control and distinguish between internals and externals. Discuss the relationship between locus of control and well-being and include evidence with regard to personal achievement and psychotherapy. (Highly Detailed)

Answer 1

locus of control: it is a psychological concept which means hoe people strongly believe they have control in any condition and situation and experiences that affect their lives. People who base their success on their own work and believe that they control their life is known as internal locus of control. and people who believe that their successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control is known as external locus of control.

some study address that locus of control is associated with psychological well-being. but the result of there studies suggests that internal locus of control and external locus of control both have a unique relationship to psychological with well-being. and Separating the Measurement of Internal and External Constructs and internal locus of control was associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression, and higher levels of self-esteem and life satisfaction than externals.

Self-control and self-regulation refers to ability of a person which initiate and guide their towards their action achievement and future goals.

actions towards the achievement

people’s ability