Accountability
What is the definition of accountability?
Taking ownership for your actions, decisions, and their consequences - good or bad.
What is the definition of locus of control?
How strongly individuals believe they have control over the events that affect their lives.
How does personal accountability build trust?
People respect and trust those who own up to their actions. Whether it's your teachers, friends, family, or future employers—being accountable makes you someone others can count on.
What are the two types of locus of control?
Internal & External
Which of the following are you NOT accountable for?
A. Abstaining from drugs
B. How other people talk to you
C. Controlling your emotions
D. Asking for help from others when needed
True or False: An individual's level of personal accountability is directly related to their locus of control.
True
What are the 3 key characteristics of being accountable?
Responsible, Answerable, and Trustworthy
What is the difference between having an internal vs. external locus of control?
External: Believing other people, fate, or outside sources are responsible for what happens to me.