How could Rotter's concept of locus of control explain Patrick’s insecurity about earning various positions (e.g., college internship, partnership in law firm) through his performance (e.g., grades, quality of work) or through his father’s influence?
What will be an ideal response?
Rotter's locus of control is a belief about whether one has control over one's environment or not. Internal locus of control indicates a belief that one does have control; external locus of control indicates a belief that one does not. Patrick is unsure whether his success is due to his own efforts or his father's intervention. This seems to indicate an external locus of control. However, one can also see that Patrick works hard for his success, indicating some belief in control over his environment. It is possible that Patrick is bilocal, i.e., he recognizes that both external and internal factors influence him.
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