Locus of Control

Locus of control profile.

Rate yourself as to how you typically react in each of the situations listed below. There are no right or wrong answers.

Click in the appropriate box. When you complete the questionnaire, your total will be displayed. An answer key is provided below.

	Very inaccurate	Moderately inaccurate	Neither inaccurate nor accurate	Moderately accurate	Very accurate
1. I feel comfortable with myself.
2. I believe that unfortunate events occur because of bad luck
3. I believe that my success depends on ability rather than luck.
4. I believe that the world is controlled by a few powerful people.
5. I just know that I will be a success.
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6. I feel that my life lacks direction.
7. I come up with good solutions.
8. I see difficulties everywhere.
9. I love life.
10.I habitually blow my chances.
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11. I act comfortably with others.
12. I believe some people are born lucky.
13. I feel up to any task.
14. I dislike taking responsibility for making decisions.
15. I like to take responsibility for making decisions.
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16. I am less capable than most people.
17. I take the initiative.
18. I dislike myself.
19. I make a decision and move on.
20. I feel that I'm unable to deal with things.

Total:

Answer Key

If your score is between 20 and 30, then you believe that most things in your like are due to chance.

A score between 31 and 60 demonstrates a belief that most things in your life are determined by chance, however some outcomes are brought about through conscious decision making.

If you tallied up a score ranging between 61 and 90, you believe that most things in life occur as a result of our decisions and actions, with the exception of a few events that would occur no matter what.

If your total number of points exceeds 90, you believe that you are the sole person in command over daily events. You take responsibility for your life and you work directly in order to create the outcomes that you desire.