Locus of Control Test

If you think that most of what happens in your life is out of your hands, you could be said to have an external locus of control—you believe control of your life is outside of you. If you believe that you have the power to direct your life and set tour own fate, you probably have more of an internal locus of control. Find out where you land, and what it might mean for your life.

1. If I can’t do something right the first time, I just keep trying until I can.

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2. Heredity is the major factor in determining someone’s personality.

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3. You can overcome a bad first impression and end up getting along with someone.

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4. I don’t like to plan too far ahead because you never know what’s going to happen.

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5. I make sure that I get all recommended medical tests for someone my age.

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6. Sometimes when you face a tough decision, you might as well flip a coin.

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7. Recovery from illness depends mostly on luck.

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8. People can overcome a rough childhood if they work hard.

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9. A successful career depends mostly on being in the right place at the right time

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10. Intelligence is innate.

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11. Most of the time, in most areas of my life, I feel like I’m in control.

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12. Someone who is generally happy and positive has probably had an easy life.

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13. Any committed citizen can have an influence on their government.

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14. You can’t avoid your fate.

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15. You can change your personality if you work at it.

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16. There’s nothing you can do to avoid getting sick.

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17. People who have miserable lives can usually blame their parents.

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18. If I see something unfair, I try to change it.

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19. There is no such thing as luck.

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20. When people struggle, it’s usually because of their own mistakes.

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