Locus of Control is a psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.
This mental model categorizes individuals into two groups: those with an internal locus of control, who believe their own actions can determine success or failure, and those with an external locus of control, who think external factors beyond their control hold more influence. For example, an internally-controlled individual who failed an exam might prepare better next time, believing they can influence the outcome. An externally-controlled person, however, may attribute the failure to a too-difficult test or unfair grading, surrendering responsibility for the outcome.
"The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to choose." - J. Martin Kohe
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