The source a person believes to be exerting control over life's events is called ________.
A) low self-esteem
B) locus of control
C) high self-efficacy
D) an internal focus

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The term "locus of control" refers to a person's belief about whether they have control over the events in their life or if external factors (such as luck or fate) are responsible. A person with an internal locus of control believes that they have control over their life, while a person with an external locus of control believes that outside forces have a greater influence. Low self-esteem, high self-efficacy, and internal focus are related concepts, but they are not the specific term for the belief about control that is being described.

The Source a Person Believes to Be Exerting Control Over