MacFarlane added that Brianâs death under the wheels of a passing car had the desired effect, adding: âIt did what it was designed to do â it reminded people this is still a show where anything that can happen despite the fact itâs been on for a while.â.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Locus of control is a theory used in personality psychology that refers to causation as perceived by individuals in response to personal outcomes or other events.
Social control is a thing which is identified as existing in the following areas of society: 1  The education system. 2  Policing and the law. 3  Psychiatry. 4  Social work. 5  The welfare state. 6  The working environment.