Abstract
The concept of internal-external locus of control is defined by various researchers in terms of causal attribution, and this may have resulted in some conceptual confusion. The present article deals with a theoretical clarification by proposing that the Rotter's concept of locus of control does not mean a process of causal attribution to internal or external determinants but refers to control of reinforcement through a perceived behavioral outcome contingency. This position is thought to respect the interpretation offered by several authors. The implications of this confusion are discussed along with a proposed definition of locus of control.
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