The perception that outcomes are primarily determined by personal actions rather than luck is best described by which concept?

• A. Internal Locus of Control
• B. Intrinsic Motivation
• C. Cognitive Dissonance
• D. Love and Belonging Needs

Answer: (A)

Internal locus of control is the belief that outcomes are shaped by one’s own actions—effort, decisions, and abilities—rather than by luck or fate. This view emphasizes personal agency, so saying that outcomes come from personal actions aligns with it because the individual sees themselves as the primary cause of results. Intrinsic motivation is about doing something for its own sake, not about who controls outcomes. Cognitive dissonance involves discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs, not about control over events. Love and belonging needs are social needs from Maslow’s hierarchy, not about whether outcomes come from personal action.