Editing Locus of control (section)

==='''Characteristics'''===
According to Mind.help<ref name="What_Is_Locus_of_Control" />, most people fall under a combination of both internal and external locus of control. However there are several characteristics that are dominant by a particular type of locus of control<ref name="What_Is_Locus_of_Control" />. Mind.help addresses these characteristics in the following table:
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! Internal Locus of Control !! External Locus of Control 
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| Takes responsibility for their own actions || Places blame on external forces
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| Less influenced by the opinions of others || Tends to credit luck or chance for any successes
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| Does well in tasks when they work on their own pace || Refuses to believe that their situation can change through their own efforts
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| Physically healthier || Feels helpless or powerless in different situations
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| Works hard to achieve the things they want || More susceptible to experiencing learned helplessness
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| Has a strong sense of self-efficacy || Physically unfit
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| Are more happier and independent || Doesn’t work towards success or change
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| Achieves greater success at workplace || Less happier and dependent
|}<sup>From: [https://mind.help/topic/locus-of-control https://mind.help/topic/locus-of-control]</sup><br>
The table shows that people with internal locus of control tend to be more responsible about themselves and seem to be more in control of their own actions. On contrast, people with external locus of control tend to push responsibilities to external forces and do not believe they are in charge of their own actions and outcomes.