"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." -Marcus Aurelius This quote highlights the importance of focusing on what we can control—our thoughts, ...

When it comes to romantic relationships, having an internal locus of control can be incredibly important. But what exactly is an internal locus of control, and why is it so essential in relationships?

Imagine you’re out walking your dog on a nice sunny morning. As you approach the intersection, you see a car attempt to make a lefthand turn, only to be hit by an oncoming car that runs the stop sign.

A measure of children's beliefs that they cause the reinforcements they receive (internal control) in intellectual-academic achievement situations was correlated with ratings of the mother's behaviors ...

This study was undertaken to determine the comparative validity of two competing hypotheses derived from different conceptualizations of internal versus external control. On the basis of the premise ...