Locus Of Control Test

You have an External Locus of Control

Your score indicates that you probably have an external locus of control. Your responses reveal that you believe you have little or no control over your life and whatever happens is controlled by external factors. You rarely take ownership of your life and hold other people, situations and events responsible for different outcomes, whether positive or negative. You tend to blame other people, especially your parents, partner, friends, coworkers, boss, the government or even God for every problem that arises, but never hold yourself accountable.

Based on your responses, it seems that you believe you are incapable of bringing in significant changes in your life. This can lead to frustration, stress, anxiety and depression. You are also more likely to be superstitious than people with an internal locus of control. You attribute most events, typically negative outcomes and failures, in your life to fate or destiny, as well as other people. Although this can be a short-term coping strategy for dealing with problems, you will need to hold yourself accountable to achieve success in the long run. Developing a more internal locus of control can help you boost your self-esteem and mental well-being.

However, it should be noted that this test is not a substitute for a proper diagnosis under the supervision of a professional. If you think the results do not accurately represent your thoughts and feelings, then we would encourage you to consult a doctor or a mental health professional.

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Do you want to learn more about locus of control? Our locus of control significantly impacts our lives and strongly influences our motivation, behavior, personality, attitude, and even our stress levels. Talking to our psychologists and therapists can help you understand more about your locus of control and help you develop a more internalized focus to live a healthier and more fulfilling life.

You can use our Mood Tracker to stay mindful of your mood every day, identify your innermost thoughts & emotions on a daily basis. It will aid you in doing all the things you love, while limiting activities that might dampen your mood.

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You have an Internal Locus of Control

Your score indicates that you probably have an internal locus of control. Your responses reveal that you believe you are responsible for your own happiness and have substantial control over the events which influence and dominate your life. It appears that you think that good and bad things happen in life due to our own choices and actions and we have the power to control the outcome with our determination and effort. People with an internal locus of control are considered to have a “growth mindset” as they believe in improving themselves when they fail and learning skills that can help them succeed. You believe that we can become great even if we are not born with greatness.

You tend to be very resilient and you pick yourself up after every failure. You are driven to achieve your goals and blame yourself when you fall short. This encourages you to put in more effort, make the most of your talents and succeed. You are not likely to be superstitious and believe more in hard work than luck. You can be very self-critical and that can be very challenging in the short run, however, in the long run you are more likely to become successful. In fact, even when external factors may seem overwhelming, you focus on managing your own reactions to control the outcome as best as you can and to protect yourself. You believe success depends on your intelligence, personality and abilities and that you are in complete control of your own life. An internal locus of control helps to boost your self-esteem and mental well-being.

However, it should be noted that this test is not a substitute for a proper diagnosis under the supervision of a professional. If you think the results do not accurately represent your thoughts and feelings, then we would encourage you to consult a doctor or a mental health professional.

Want to learn more?

Do you want to learn more about locus of control? Our locus of control significantly impacts our lives and strongly influences our motivation, behavior, personality, attitude, and even our stress levels. Talking to our psychologists and therapists can help you understand more about your locus of control and help you develop a more internalized focus to live a healthier and more fulfilling life.

You can use our Mood Tracker to stay mindful of your mood every day, identify your innermost thoughts & emotions on a daily basis. It will aid you in doing all the things you love, while limiting activities that might dampen your mood.

Contact Psychologist