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Trice Academic Locus of Control Scale

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1. I came to college because it was expected of me. *This question is required.
2. College grades most often reflect the effort you put into classes. *This question is required.
3. I have largely determined my own career goals. *This question is required.
4. Some people have a knack for writing, while others will never write well no matter how hard they try. *This question is required.
5. At least once, I have taken a course because it was easy to get a good grade. *This question is required.
6. Professors sometimes make an early impression of you and then no matter what you do, you cannot change that impression. *This question is required.
7. There are some subjects in which I could never do well. *This question is required.
8. Some students, such as student leaders and athletes, get free rides in college classes. *This question is required.
9. I sometimes feel that there is nothing I can do to improve my situation. *This question is required.
10. I never feel really hopeless - there is always something I can do to improve my situation. *This question is required.
11. I would never allow social activities to affect my studies. *This question is required.
12. There are many more important things for me than getting good grades. *This question is required.
13. Studying every day is important. *This question is required.
14. For some courses it is not important to go to class. *This question is required.
15. I consider myself highly motivated to achieve success in life. *This question is required.
16. I am a good writer. *This question is required.
17. Doing work on time is always important to me. *This question is required.
18. What I learn is more determined by college and course requirements than by what I want to learn. *This question is required.
19. I have been known to spend a lot of time making decisions which others do not take seriously. *This question is required.
20. I am easily distracted. *This question is required.
21. I can be easily talked out of studying. *This question is required.
22. I get depressed sometimes and then there is no way I can accomplish what I know I should be doing. *This question is required.
23. Things will probably go wrong for me some time in the near future. *This question is required.
24. I keep changing my mind about my career goals. *This question is required.
25. I feel I will someday make a real contribution to the world if I work hard at it. *This question is required.
26. There has been at least one instance in school where social activity impaired my academic performance. *This question is required.
27. I would like to graduate from college, but there are more important things in my life. *This question is required.
28. I plan well and I stick to my plans *This question is required.