Editing Locus of control (section)

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<p>Based on Martinez<ref name="Martinez">Martinez, M. E. (2010). Emotion, Motivation, and Volition. In Learning and Cognition: The Design of the Mind (pp. 153–188). Boston: Merrill. http://books.google.com/books?id=wqFWAAAAYAAJ</ref>, locus of control can be explained in two contrasting styles–<b>internal locus of control</b> and <b>external locus of control</b>. Internal locus of control refers to a person who thinks he/she has control over whatever happens to them–either good or bad. On the contrary, external locus of control refers to someone who believes he/she is being controlled by external forces and has no power over their circumstances.</p>
<p>Martinez<ref name="Martinez" /> explains that internal locus of control is associated with the term ‘<b>origin</b>’, and external locus of control associates with the term ‘<b>pawn</b>’. Martinez further explains that those who are extremely passive about their lives are victims of what is called ‘<b>learned helplessness</b>’. Locus of control is important among the psychology community because it impacts our daily lives and influences our thoughts that may affect our actions<ref name="What_Is_Locus_of_Control">What Is Locus Of Control: And How It Affects Your Mind. (n.d.). Mind Help. https://mind.help/topic/locus-of-control/</ref>.
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