Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Organizational Leadership Practice Test

Which trait describes a person's belief in their ability to influence events and outcomes?

1. Self-Efficacy

2. Internal Locus of Control

3. Self-Concept

4. Resilience

The correct answer is: Internal Locus of Control

The trait that describes a person's belief in their ability to influence events and outcomes is known as internal locus of control. Individuals with an internal locus of control perceive that they have power over their circumstances and that their actions significantly affect their lives. This mindset enables them to take initiative and feel responsible for the outcomes they experience. They believe that personal effort and decision-making play a crucial role in the success or failure of their endeavors. While self-efficacy relates to a person's confidence in their ability to execute tasks and achieve specific goals, internal locus of control encompasses a broader perspective regarding the influence one believes they have over life’s events. On the other hand, self-concept refers to the overall idea of who a person believes they are, incorporating both self-efficacy and internal locus of control along with other self-perceptions. Resilience pertains to the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and is not directly focused on belief in influence over outcomes. Each of these concepts is intertwined, but internal locus of control specifically captures that belief in personal influence over life events.