1、Building Block#4Locus(point/center/source)of ControlWhos in Charge?Which of the following two statements do you most agree withWhat happens to me is my own doingSometimes I feel I dont have control over the direction my life is takingThe ResultsPercentage of Americans who chose the first?-89%Percent
2、age of Chinese who chose the first?-35%Locus of ControlWhat is a persons place in the world?What can a human do to control or change forces outside themselves?Can we shape our own destiny?Internal vs.External Locus of ControlInternal The locus of control is largely internal,within the individual The
3、re are very few givens in life Few things or circumstances which have to be accepted as they are and cannot be changed There are no limits on what you can do or become,as long as you set your mind to it and make the necessary effortInternal(cont.)Your success is your own achievementYou are responsib
4、le for what happens to youLife is what you do;hence,these generally represent more activist culturesExternal The locus of control is largely external to the individual Some things in life are predetermined There are limits beyond which one cannot go There are certain givens that cannot be changed an
5、d must be acceptedExternal(cont.)Your success is a combination of your effort and your good fortune Your hard work is not enough to make good things happen Life is in large part what happens to you These cultures are generally more fatalisticAnswers Part IIEIEII1.The laws of nature can be discovered
6、 and manipulated.2.Some problems do not have solutions.3.Progress is inevitable.4.Some things are a matter of luck or chance.5.Where theres a will,theres a way.6.Unhappiness is your own fault.Answers Part IIEEIEE7.Every problem has a solution.8.There is nothing automatic about progress.9.The laws of
7、 nature are ultimately unknowable and cannot be manipulated.10.You make your own luck.11.Unhappiness is a natural part of life.12.You cannot become successful without good luck.2 American Proverbs:What locus of control do these show?How?If you dont like it,change it.Where theres a will,theres a wayI
8、f it is to be,its up to me.What are some Chinese proverbs that show external locus of control?Watch these short TV ads and decide if they show an internal or an external locus of control?Why?Concept of TimeMonochronicPolychronicInternalExternalLocus of ControlIn your own words,why do you think there
9、 is are similarities between Concept of Time and Locus of Control?Answers(cont)1.a.Ib.E2.a.Ib.E 3.a.Eb.I4.a.I b.E5.a.Eb.I6.a.Ib.E7.a.Eb.I8.A.Ib.EHomeworkComplete part 3 of Internal/External Worksheet.Make sure to answer all questions!Apply what weve learned in class to this situation.What would you do?Why do you think the villagers refused to use the well?What advice would you give to the geologists(use ideas of internal/external locus of control).
