Rotter hypothesized that people will remain consistent to their locus of control whether it is internal or external. Within his research, Rotter hoped not only to show that a test could be created to measure a person's locus of control but also the stability of that locus of control in different situations. Rotter produced a test known as the "I-E Scale," that has been found to be reliable in determining the locus of control of an individual. To show the stability of the locus of control, Rotter examined the relation of an individuals reaction to an event in t

I am sure that we can all find situations in our lives in which we have reacted with either an internal locus of control or an external locus of control. I have a friend who is quite consistent in her belief that there are always external factors controlling her decisions and actions mainly "the stars." She believes her horoscope can tell her everything she needs to know when it comes to the decisions that she makes regarding her life. She recently found herself making the decisions as to whether she should study for a probability and statistics exam we were about to have or go out with some other friends. Her horoscope for that day stated she would do well in anything she pursued. Preferring, as most of us would, to hit the clubs instead of studying, she barely passed the exam. She told me later that she knew that she would pass because of her horoscope and that she didn't need to study. I asked her if she thought she might have gotten a better grade if she would have studied for the exam instead of going out. She said that she didn't think she could have done any better because the course is so difficult.

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