What is a locus of control?

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Use the following passage to answer questions: A study was undertaken to determine if there were differences in the health beliefs, health locus of control, and self-concept of adult women who practice breast self-examination (BSE) compared with women who do not. A sample of 207 women, drawn from a variety of settings, completed four research instruments. Analysis of the data revealed differences between the practice and non-practice groups in terms of health beliefs, health locus of control, and self-concept, as well as a positive relationship between the measure of health belief and the... Show more

What is a locus of control?