Asked by Richard Gilpin on Apr 23, 2024

Although there are exceptions, researchers looking at locus of control and depression typically find

A) those with higher internal scores are more susceptible to depression because they tend to blame themselves for things outside of their control.
B) those with higher external scores are more susceptible to depression, consistent with research on learned helplessness.
C) people on either extreme of the internal external continuum are more susceptible to depression than those in the middle.
D) little or no relationship between locus of control and depression.

Locus of Control

An individual’s belief about the extent to which their actions influence the outcomes or events in their lives.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

  • Evaluate the nexus between locus of control and various life considerations such as achievement attainment, health metrics, and psychological well-being.
  • Investigate the nexus among learned helplessness, depression, and assorted psychological illnesses.