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GATE 2023 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 40

Personality · Theories of Personality: Psychoanalytic, behaviourist, social, cognitive, humanism, trait and type theories · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which of the following statements regarding locus of control is/are CORRECT?

  1. It can be internal and/or external
  2. It is associated with self-esteem
  3. Internal locus of control is positively correlated with success
  4. Regret has no association with locus of control

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Correct answer: (A) It can be internal and/or external; (B) It is associated with self-esteem; (C) Internal locus of control is positively correlated with success

Explanation

Rotter's locus of control can be internal or external, and an internal locus is related to higher self-esteem and to success. Regret is linked to a sense of personal control, so D is not correct.