Which statement describes Locus of Control?

• A. The belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
• B. The tendency toward negative emotions
• C. The extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them
• D. Overall judgment of self-worth

Answer: (C)

Locus of control is about how much you believe you can influence the events that affect you. The statement that describes it best says the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them, which captures the core idea: some people feel they have personal control (internal), while others feel outcomes are mostly beyond their control (external). This belief shapes motivation, persistence, and how you handle challenges.

The other ideas are close but describe different concepts: believing you can complete tasks and reach goals reflects self-efficacy, not locus of control; a tendency toward negative emotions relates to mood or affect; and overall self-worth relates to self-esteem.