8.1.2 Locus of Control

• What is the definition of Locus of Control?

  Perception of control over life events
• Locus of Control can be either Internal or External. External
• What is an example of internal locus of control in relation to health?

  "I exercise because it's healthy"
• An external locus of control involves the belief that personal actions determine health outcomes.

  False
• Match the type of locus of control with its description:

  Internal ↔️ Belief in personal control

  External ↔️ Belief in external factors
• What is the key belief of someone with an internal locus of control?

  Events result from personal effort
• An example of external locus of control is believing "I failed because the test was unfair".
• Steps of how locus of control influences health behaviors:

  1️⃣ Belief in control (internal) or external factors

  2️⃣ Motivation to act

  3️⃣ Engagement in proactive health behaviors

  4️⃣ Positive health outcomes
• Someone with an internal locus of control analyzes failure to improve future attempts.
• What is the defining belief of an external locus of control?

  External factors control events
• An example of external locus of control is saying "I got sick because of bad luck".
• How does locus of control influence health behaviors?

  Motivates or demotivates actions
• External Locus of Control is the belief that life events are influenced by external factors such as fate, luck, or other people
• Locus of Control influences how individuals approach health behaviors.
• Locus of Control refers to an individual's perception of the degree to which they believe they have control over their life events
• Match the Locus of Control with its belief:

  Internal ↔️ Events result from personal actions

  External ↔️ Events are due to luck
• Steps to describe Internal Locus of Control:

  1️⃣ Believe events result from personal actions

  2️⃣ Provide an example
• An example of internal locus of control is "I am healthy because I exercise."
• An external locus of control might lead someone to believe their health is determined by genetics.
• Steps to describe Internal Locus of Control characteristics:

  1️⃣ Believe events are due to own actions

  2️⃣ High motivation and initiative

  3️⃣ Proactive health management

  4️⃣ Learn from failures
• People with an external locus of control believe their life events are influenced by fate, luck, or other external factors
• Individuals with an external locus of control readily accept negative outcomes due to bad luck.
• Match the characteristic with the External Locus of Control:

  Belief in external influence ↔️ "I failed because the exam was too hard"

  Lower motivation ↔️ "My genetics determine my health anyway"

  Acceptance of outcome ↔️ "I got sick because of bad luck"

  Avoid responsibility ↔️ "I couldn't quit smoking due to peer influence"
• An internal locus of control leads to proactive health behaviors such as exercising and seeking medical advice
• An external locus of control often results in delayed or avoided preventive care.
• The Locus of Control refers to an individual's belief regarding the control they have over their life events
• An internal locus of control means individuals believe their actions control outcomes.
• Match the type of locus of control with its description:

  Internal ↔️ Actions control outcomes

  External ↔️ External factors dictate events
• What are some proactive health behaviors associated with an internal locus of control?

  Exercise, healthy eating
• An external locus of control often leads to passive health management and delaying preventive care
• Questionnaires are the only method for measuring locus of control.

  False
• Match the method for measuring locus of control with its description:

  Questionnaire ↔️ Standardized questions assess beliefs

  Observation ↔️ Watching behavior in scenarios
• How does cultural background influence locus of control?

  Collectivist: external ||| Individualistic: internal
• Successful problem-solving experiences in early life can foster an internal locus of control
• Higher education levels often lead to an internal locus of control.
• Conscientiousness is a personality trait linked to an internal locus of control.
• In health belief models, an internal locus of control encourages acknowledging personal risk
• Someone with an external locus of control may underestimate the severity of a health condition.
• What is the primary focus of someone with an external locus of control in health belief models?

  External obstacles
• Give an example of how an internal locus of control influences health behavior.

  Exercising regularly