Which of the following is believed about the concept of locus of control?
a. Internally controlled people see themselves as responsible for their health and amenable to change.
b. Externally controlled people believe health is controlled by what they do.
c. Internally controlled people believe health is controlled by environmental factors.
d. Externally controlled people are not likely to change their health behaviors.
ANS: A
A
People with internal locus of control believe that they control their health and have the ability to change their behaviors.
B
Externally controlled people believe they are controlled by external forces.
C
Internally controlled people believe that they control health.
D
Externally controlled people can change health behaviors, but the stimulus to do so will come from outside of themselves.
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