Which psychological concept explains whether individuals attribute control over life outcomes to internal efforts or external forces?

Explanation

• Locus of Control measures the degree to which individuals believe they control outcomes through personal actions versus external forces (luck, fate).
• Individuals with an Internal Locus of Control attribute success/failure to personal effort and skill, exhibiting higher workplace initiative.
• Individuals with an External Locus of Control view outcomes as driven primarily by external factors outside their influence.