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LOCUS OF CONTROL

OBJECTIVE

To assess the locus of control of the subject using


Adaptation.

BASIC CONCEPT

Every person during his lifetime comes across some good and some bad outcomes. While he acts
to maximize the possibility of good outcomes and enjoys the success of his life, he tries to
minimize the possibility of bad outcomes. Locus of control is the extent to which you feel you
have control over events that impact your life. The concept of Locus of Control of Reinforcement
was developed by Julian B. Rotter. He was an American psychologist who specialized in social
learning theory. It is a great example of a generalized expectancy related to problem solving, a
strategy which applies to a wide variety of situations.

Internal vs External Locus of Control:


An individual's "locus" (plural "loci") is conceptualized as internal (a conviction that one can
handle one's own life) or external (a conviction that life is constrained by outside factors which
the individual can't impact, or that possibility or destiny controls their lives). There is a
continuum, with most people lying in between.
Internal locus of control
When a person believes that he or she is able to act so as to maximize the possibility of
good outcomes and to minimize the possibility of bad outcomes he is said to have internal locus of
control. A high internal perceive themselves as having a great deal of personal control and
therefore is more inclined to take personal responsibility for their behavior, which they see are
being a product of their own effect. A person with an internal locus of control will attribute
whether they pass or fail the exam due to their own capabilities.
External locus of control
Those who are always at the mercy of luck, fate and unforeseen uncontrollable outside
force and feel helpless all the time and never like to take the responsibility for their bad outcomes
and miserable performances in life are said to have external locus of control. Individuals with high
external locus of control perceive their behavior as being caused more by external forces or luck.
They don't believe that they can change their situation through their own efforts and often feel
helpless or powerless in the face of difficult situations.
Experts have found that, in general, people with an internal locus of control tend to be better off.
However, it is also important to remember that internal locus of control does not always equal
"good" and external locus of control does not always equal "bad." In some contexts, having an
external locus of control can be a good thing particularly when a situation poses a threat to self-
esteem or is genuinely outside of a person's control.

History and description


Locus of control scale developed
scale consists 24 items and it is standardized on age above 16-19 years boys and girls. This 24 -
item, 5 point Scale, measures three dimensions of locus of control viz. a) Individual Control (i.e.
internal), b) Powerful Others (i.e. external) and c) Chance Control (i.e. external). Responses to the
24 items (8 statements per scale) are evaluated on a 5 point Scale.

METHOD
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Qualification:
Place of conduction: Psychology Lab
Time:

TEST MATERIAL
Materials required: developed by Sanjay Vohra -Manual and
questionnaire. Also, Pencil, eraser, paper etc.
Reliability: The reliability of the test is 0.69.
Validity: The validity of the test is 0.54.

PROCEDURE
RAPPORT FORMATION
Rapport was established between the subject and the tester, prior to the test so that he/she could
feel comfortable and at ease. In such a state, she/he should answer the questions in a calm manner
and any doubts should be cleared before starting the test.
INSTRUCTIONS

The following instructions were given:

 In each item there are five answer options, there are 24 items in total.

 There are no right or wrong answers.
 Give the first natural answer as it comes to you. When in doubt, give the best possible
answer.
 Read the questions carefully and a
 There is no time limit for this test.

PRECAUTIONS
 Optimal conditions for testing were ensured before the test begun.
 Time of start and finish were noted.
 The tester should ensure that the subject is not familiar with the test.
 Subject should be told that there is no correct answer.
 Subject should not skip any item.
 Subject should be assured of confidentiality of test results.

TEST ADMINISTRATION

After the instructions were given, the subject was asked to fill in the demographic details. The
subject was asked to check whether he/she left any items unanswered.

INTROSPECTIVE REPORT/VERBAL REPORT


The test was quite insightful and fun to do. The tester made me feel at ease.
[You can write the introspective report given by your subject]
BEHAVIOURAL REPORT
The subject was calm while answering the questions. He/she did not take a long time in
completing the test.
RESULTS (Draw on the left side page)
Table-1: Shows the score of the subject obtained on the different domains of Locus of control.
Subject Initials Domain Score Interpretation
Individual Control
Powerful Others
Chance Control
Table-2: Shows the score and interpretation obtain by the subject on the Locus of control scale.

Subject Initials Scores Locus of Control

INTERPRETATION

Individual Control
Powerful Others
dimension.

CONCLUSION

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