Locus of Control

     After answering the locus of control questionnaire and using the Rotter's Locus of Control Scale, my results were 9 compared to the matching answers. My scores meant that I leaned more towards an internal locus of control than an external locus of control. I believe this is a very accurate representation of me and my personality. I believer I have always had to work harder for things I wanted in life. I worked two jobs in college and studied more on subjects that were more natural to other students. I believe if I ever did bad on a test, it was genuinely on myself not studying hard enough or panicking when the test was passed out. I am my toughest critic, which is both a blessing and a curse. I like to believe that I have more control over my life and situations that happen to me more than "fate" or "luck". 

    I believe all students, clinicians, and even clients need to do this activity. It is very important for occupational therapist to utilize an "internal locus of control" when trying to motivate our clients. For example, we need our clients too see that they have control in their situation, even if they suffered a fall or fatal disease. It makes me think of the movie "The Help". In the entire movie, the mom talks about how she is dying, but at the end of the movie, she states that "she has decided not to die". This is a prime example of how a positive attitude about a diagnosis or illness can change the person's way of life. An internal locus of control is great to have in a business to create a positive work environment.