Locus of Control
After completing the Rotter's Locus of Control Scale questionnaire, the findings show that I am somewhere in the middle of the continuum between having an internal locus of control and an external locus of control. I agree with this because sometimes I will instinctually place the blame on someone or something else before I come to terms with realizing that I am also a part of whatever problem is at hand. And on the other hand, sometimes I will take responsibility for things that I had no control over. For an occupational therapy practitioner, who considers all aspects of the client in front of them, including psychosocial factors, it's important to consider how they perceive their situation. It's important because their mindset will affect how willing they are to participate in their recovery, and ultimately, how long they will be in therapy. We want every client to take initiative in their recovery by following home exercise programs and resting when it is necessary, but...