Locus of control The degree to which people believe that they are masters of their own fate Internals believe that they can control what happens to them EXternals- believe that what happens to them is controlled by outside forces such as luck and chance Dr. Jerry L. huxellDr. Jerry L. Huxell Locus of Control • The degree to which people believe that they are masters of their own fate – Internals – believe that they can control what happens to them – Externals – believe that what happens to them is controlled by outside forces such as luck and chance