Locus Of Control

Question 0

LOC theory looks at the extent to which individuals believe that they have what over events?

Answer 0

Control

Question 1

What approach does the LOC theory take in explaining healthy living?

Answer 1

Cognitive

Question 2

What does Rotter suggest about health behaviours?

Answer 2

That they are heavily influenced by an individual’s perception of the extent to which they can have control over their health or a lack of control

Question 3

What are the implications of someone having an internal LOC?

Answer 3

They are more likely to seek out means to improve their health

Question 4

What are the implications of someone having an external LOC?

Answer 4

They are more likely to absolve themselves of responsibility, and place it in the hands of others such as their doctor, or believe that their health is determined by fate

Question 5

What are the 3 dimensions of health according to the LOC?

Answer 5

Internality, chance and powerful others