Locus of Control

• What does Rotter's locus of control suggest about some people?

  They feel entirely in control of their emotions
• How do people with an internal locus of control view their experiences?

  As consequences of their own behavior
• What is the relationship between internal locus of control and resilience?

  Internal locus leads to greater resilience against pressure
• Who were the Germans that sheltered Jews from the Nazis?

  Those who had a high internal LOC
• What did previous studies find about the link between LOC and behavior?

  No clear link between LOC and behavior was found
• What does an external locus of control suggest about control over events?

  Events are controlled by external factors
• How do external factors influence individuals with an external locus of control?

  They are easily influenced by luck or fate
• What might explain the behavior of Nazis following orders?

  Influence of high external locus of control
• What does the term "social desirability bias" refer to?

  Respondents answer in a way to be favorable
• How does social desirability bias affect research outcomes?

  It can skew results towards favorable responses
• What implications does social desirability bias have for research validity?

  It threatens the validity of the findings
• What is a potential consequence of having strict parents?

  It may lead to multiple personality types
• How do childhood experiences influence personality development?

  They should be considered in personality assessments
• What might be a reason for individuals with high external LOC to behave differently?

  They are influenced by external pressures and authority
• What is the significance of understanding different personality types?

  It helps in tailoring interventions and support
• Why is it important to consider individual differences in personality assessments?

  To ensure accurate and relevant conclusions
• How can understanding personality types aid in social interactions?

  It can improve communication and relationships