Well done, you’ve finished the test. Now let’s add up the scores and see what kind of person you are.

Score one point for each of the following answers:

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. b
5. a
6. a
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. b
11. b
12. b
13. a
14. a
15. a
16. a
17. a
18. b
19. a
20. a
21. b
22. b
23. a

How did you score?
Locus of Control refers to the extent to which individuals believe that they can control events that affect them.

The range of possible scores runs from zero, as the lowest, to 23, as the highest, and your score will give you an idea of where you fall on the Locus of Control scale. There’s no fixed dividing line between high, medium and low scores.

High Score
A high score means you have a high external Locus of Control.

Those with a high external locus of control believe that powerful others, fate, or chance primarily determine events.

Mid-range Score
Most people are likely to fall roughly in the middle of the range.

These people see themselves as being partly in control, but also significantly affected by outside events and circumstances.

Low Score
A low score means you have a high internal Locus of Control.

Individuals with a high internal locus of control believe that events result primarily from their own behaviour and actions.

Summary
Those with a high internal locus of control (shown by a low score) have better control of their behaviour and tend to exhibit more political behaviours than externals (the high scorers) and are more likely to attempt to influence other people; they are more likely to assume that their efforts will be successful. They are more active in seeking information and knowledge concerning their situation than do externals. The propensity to engage in political behaviour is stronger for individuals who have a low score and high internal locus of control than for those who have a high score and high external locus of control.

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