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What are the concepts of locus of control and self-efficacy? And how do these two factors influence people's expectations and actions?

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As you define and explore how these two terms impact behavior and influence people's expectations and actions?, first note that locus of control refers to how an individual's perception of events is determined internally by his/her own behavior.

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