Internal Locus of Control
Individuals with a high internal locus of control believe that outcomes result primarily from their own behaviour and actions. They tend to be more accountable and responsible for their behaviour, they take more ownership of their behaviour and are more active in seeking information and knowledge concerning their situation rather than blaming others. As a result, such persons are better equipped to tackle life's challenges, transitions, and wounds in ways that foster healing and growth. They recognise the role they play in life development, taking full responsibility for past and current life experiences and recognising that the future will unfold along the path of their personal choices (McClone, 2009). They are willing and able to be responsible and accountable for their own circumstances and actions in life, and to differentiate their responsibilities from those of others (Lopper, 2008).