Locus of control refers to internal or external control over reinforcement resulting from operating response upon the environment. Internal locus of control: it is the development of a generalized expectancy within the individual as to how he receives reinforcement. People with an internal locus of control think that skill coupled with hard work, foresightedness, and a feeling of responsibility can change their fate and bring reinforcement. Characteristics of people with Internal Locus of Control:Refrain from situations that threaten control over reinforcement.They like to maintain a certain probability of success.Characterized with the independence of thinking.When deciding about a target, make use of information present in the environment and their previous experiences in this regard.Give serious and long consideration before arriving at a decision.While arriving at a decision, they rely more on their skill than leaving things on chance factors.More resistant to social influence.So by all these references, we can consider that blaming her own hard work on failure or successful is the internal locus of control.Important Points External locus of control: People high on external locus of control think that reinforcement is not in their control that is, they can not influence the outcome of happenings. Whatever happens, is ascribed to luck and coincidence. Characteristics of external locus of control:Not able to keep balance in situations of learned helplessness.They show more conformity to social influence.Depend on others for opinions to quite an extent.Even in regard to target, they go by what others say.Take quick decisions l They discuss with others and take their opinions.Get easily influenced by outside social factors.