Locus of Control

As we review the outcome or effect of Locus of Control, first we must understand which form we are. Do we have more traits as someone with an internal or external view of the world? This might seem like an easy questions, but you really much look at the way you live your life overall not on a specific day. For instance if we look at the day we all graduate from high school. The grades we receive are a representation of the work we have put forth; it does not have anything to do with how the staff felt about us. This form of view is that of an internal Locus of Control, which means that you have more control over the events in your life. Whereas another view would be the external locus of control, which is someone that things everything that happens to them is out of their control. An example of this view would be if your husband/wife wanted a divorce however, you could not understand why they were leaving you. Personally I have an external locus of control personality.
Let us now look at the positives and negatives sides of problem-solving or decision marking for both forms of Locus of control. First we look at how a person that is an external locus of control would deal with their upcoming divorce. This individual would not view any of their actions as the reason behind the break up, it would be blamed solely on the other party. Nor would they be able to make any actions to save the marriage, as they would view it as a lost cause, due to the other party’s behaviors.
Here as the internal locus of control individual would understand without hard work they would never have earned their grades. This kind of view will then continue on to the work force, where they are able to be a team player and help the group to succeed. Personally I feel this is the better option to have, because you are able to see the larger picture of how things affect you and those around you.