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Internal locus of control refers to the extent to which people believe that they are responsible for and in control of their success or failure in life; a perception that one is responsible for one’s own fate; a belief that reinforcement is brought about by our own behavior.
Internal working model refers to infant’s understanding of how responsive and dependable the mother is; thought to influence close relationships throughout the child’s life. Internal working models are cognitive representations of self, others, and relationships that infants construct from their interactions with caregivers.