Reflect on the following questions in a well-written post on your Reflection Blog. Do not simply list and answer the prompts. Instead, write your blog, incorporating your thoughts into your reflection. Make certain to incorporate your own experiences into your reflection.
Locus of control is an individual’s belief system regarding the causes of his or her experiences and the factors to which that person attributes success or failure. In reflecting on locus of control, answer the following questions.
Do you have an internal or external locus of control? Reflect on the statement that locus of control is often viewed as an inborn personality component. However, there is also evidence that it is shaped by childhood experiences—including children’s interactions with their parents. Furthermore, provide your thoughts on whether those with an internal locus of control are “better off.”