Personality

Do You Control Your Life, or Does Life Control You?

Fourteen forced choices between two beliefs. There is no neutral option — that is the point.

14 questions · about 6 minutes

14 forced-choice item pairs inspired by locus-of-control research. Original wording, educational use only.

1. Which is closer to what you believe?

2. When something goes badly at work:

3. Career success mostly comes down to:

4. When a friendship fades:

5. Your health over the next ten years will mostly be decided by:

6. When you are treated unfairly:

7. Plans that fall apart:

8. Getting people to agree with you is mostly about:

9. About the state of your finances right now:

10. When you fail an exam or an interview:

11. Long-term goals:

12. When you cannot change a situation:

13. The way people treat you is mostly a reaction to:

14. Looking back at your last five years:

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These tests are for education and self-reflection. They are not diagnostic instruments and should not be used to diagnose or treat a mental-health condition. Anyone feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, or at risk should contact local emergency services or a qualified mental-health professional.