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Julian Rotter (October 22, 1916, Brooklyn, New York – January 6, 2014, Mansfield, Connecticut) was an American clinical psychologist and the founder of social learning theory. He was one of the first psychologists to evaluate individuals' behaviors not only through internal drives but also in terms of social environment and cognitive expectations. Rotter examined individuals' thought structures related to success, motivation, and psychological health through his concept of “locus of control.” Wi

Locus of control is a psychological concept that refers to an individual’s perception of their ability to influence events in their life. First introduced by American psychologist Julian B. Rotter in 1954, this concept explains individuals’ tendencies to attribute their successes failures and other life events to internal or external factors. Individuals with an internal locus of control believe that their lives are shaped by their own efforts and decisions while those with an external locus of

Locus of control is a psychological concept that expresses an individual’s perception of their ability to control events in their life. First introduced by American psychologist Julian B. Rotter in 1954, this concept explains how individuals tend to attribute their successes, failures, and other life events to internal or external factors attributions. Individuals with an internal locus of control believe that their lives are shaped by their own efforts and decisions, while those with an externa