Problem
• Is an internal locus of control good to have in all situations? Can you think of a situation in which it would not be helpful to feel in complete control of your life? For example, when something truly terrible happens, such as a natural disaster or other tragedy, are you really in control of events? If you are not in control of events, what are you in control of in such a situation?
• Some people say that when they were children, their parents lacked confidence in them and treated them with conditional (instead of unconditional) positive regard- and this treatment, rather than reducing their self-esteem, challenged them to work
• Millions of people worldwide regularly enjoy the use of social networking sites such as Twitter, WhatsApp, TikTok, and many more. But when does active participation in social networking sites risk damage to a person's self-esteem? Discuss examples from the news or current online postings that illustrate extreme effects or minor damage related to online social networking sites.