Self Efficacy And Locus Of Control

Behavior and perception are two psychological concepts that go hand-in-hand. Behavior can have several different definitions, however, it is most commonly seen as the way in which we conduct ourselves, especially towards other individuals. Perception, on the other hand, is the process by which we assign meaning to an event. Perception is highly subjective; every person differs in how they perceive the world around them. For example, one individual might see a break-up with a significant other in a way that victimizes them, as if the world is out to get them. This would most likely result in some kind of reactive behavior; outbursts of anger, negativity towards others, or passive language. While this may apply to one individual, a different

From the psychological point of view, the two main factors that will be examined are self-efficacy and locus of control. From a sociological point of view, the two main factors that will be examined are the social and cultural differences between different individuals. From a biological point of view, the behavior of a medical practitioner in a healthcare setting and how it effects those they treat will be examined. All three of these factors, psychological, social, and biological, each play a unique role in forming our perceptions about the world and thus, our behavior.

How Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control Influence Personal Behavior, Personal Perceptions, and Society in General Perhaps one of the most significant ways in which behaviors and perceptions are shaped is through psychological factors such as self-efficacy and locus of control. Self-efficacy, not to be confused with self-esteem, is defined as the belief in one’s capabilities to achieve a goal or specific outcome (Kirk, 2016). Those that possess a strong sense of self-efficacy are more apt to push themselves, rather than back down, when confronted with a difficult task. They also tend to be more internally motivated than those with poor self-efficacy. Locus of control is the