Chapter
The Impact Of Locus Of Control On Our Lives
11:09 - 21:49 (10:39)
Having an external locus of control can lead to a negative or toxic mindset and has been associated with less motivation, problematic behaviour and pessimism. Belief in something like medication also alters our mind's perception of the response and the impact of the medication, exhibiting a positive response.
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Our beliefs can alter the way our mind perceives our response to medication, leading to positive outcomes or positive symptoms.
11:09 - 18:01 (06:52)
Summary
Our beliefs can alter the way our mind perceives our response to medication, leading to positive outcomes or positive symptoms. Confirmation bias can also make us unconsciously work to affirm our beliefs, ignoring conflicting instances and amplifying confirming events.
ChapterThe Impact Of Locus Of Control On Our Lives
Episode83. The psychology of 'lucky girl syndrome'
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
In this podcast episode, the negative impact of an external locus of control on an individual's life has been discussed.
18:01 - 21:49 (03:47)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the negative impact of an external locus of control on an individual's life has been discussed. People with an external locus of control are more likely to be pessimistic and inactive in the face of adversity.