Psychology: Locus of control (Rotter, 1954): people with an "intern…

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Did you know? Locus of control (Rotter, 1954): people with an "internal" locus believe they steer their own lives; "external" locus = thinking everything is down to chance, fate or others. Internals are statistically healthier, more successful, and happier. Externals are more often depressed and see themselves as victims.

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Locus of control (Rotter, 1954): people with an "internal" locus believe they steer their own lives; "external" locus = thinking everything is down to chance, fate or others. Internals are statistically healthier, more successful, and happier. Externals are more often depressed and see themselves as victims.

Locus of control (Rotter, 1954): mensen met een "interne" locus geloven dat ze hun eigen leven sturen; "externe" locus = denken dat alles aan toeval, lot of anderen ligt. Internals zijn statistisch gezond, succesvol, en gelukkiger. Externals worden vaker depressief en zien zichzelf als slachtoffer.

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