Concept information
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employment, staffing, and careers
career development
the evolution and development of careers
identity
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social development and social behavior
career development
the evolution and development of careers
identity
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interpersonal relationships
human relationships
theoretical approaches to studying relationships
social learning theory
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social interaction
human relationships
theoretical approaches to studying relationships
social learning theory
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social interaction
human relationships
theoretical approaches to studying relationships
social learning theory
Preferred term
locus of control
Definition
- Locus of control is a personality construct describing an individual's perceived source of control over his or her behavior. Those with an internal locus of control believe that what happens to them results primarily from their own actions and behavior. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration; Locus of Control]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/locus_of_control
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