INTRODUCTION
Most people have heard of locus of control or self-control and recognize that without control, they can cause chaos. Many people have lost locus of control to misunderstood concept or myth. Recently, the book, The Secret, brings up a topic of control of its own life. According to the book, law of attraction reveals that core message of "The Secret" is that we are in control of our
destiny. It is still debatable. Many want to take control of their lives. It is common for people to
feel that events are taking over and they are being buffeted by a storm of school,work responsibilities, pressure and tax time. But as a student, I can encourage myself to believe that
calm waters lie ahead. This paper examines concept of locus of control and the types of control
then discusses some advantages and disadvantages.
The locus of control concept was introduced by the psychologist Julian Rotter in 1966. The
locus of control refers to what individuals believe is the controlling force behind the events that
happen to them. It can be described as either internal or external. Individuals with an internal
locus of control are likely to believe that events result from their own behaviors and actions.
Individuals with an internal locus of control are willing to take responsibility for their own
actions, and for what happens to them. Also, individuals with an internal locus of control
generally have a positive attitude because they feel that they can have an impact on their own
lives. Individuals with an external locus of control believe that powerful people, chance, or luck determines events. Individuals with an external locus of control may have a tendency to distance themselves from events and their conseq ...