AP Psychology 4.1.B: Locus of Control
Explore AP Psychology 4.1.B questions on internal and external locus of control and how beliefs about personal influence affect helping and behavior.
- Syllabus
- Effective Fall 2025
- Course
- AP Psychology
Exam points
- Distinguish internal from external locus of control by whether outcomes reflect effort or outside forces.
- Apply locus of control to predict how perceived control influences behavior such as helping.
4.1.B—Explain how locus of control (internal and external) applies to behavior and mental processes question 1
Dr. Germanotta hypothesized that the more witnesses there are to a crime, the less likely any one witness will
help. She collected data on the number of people who helped someone in distress and the number of people
walking by at that particular time. Dr. Germanotta found the following statistically significant results.
Part C
Explain how each of the following is related to helping behavior.
- Internal locus of control
- Modeling
Internal locus of control
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