locus of control

Question 1

A01

Answer 1

rotter suggested that some people entirely in control of their actions or helpless and victims of fate.

people that feel they are entirely in control are said to have an internal locus of control whereas people that feel they are helpless to control of events have an external locus of control

rotter believes that everyone is on a continue between the 2 extremes

Question 2

point 1

Answer 2

blass found using modern statistical analysis techniques, people with an internal locus of control were more resistant to obedience especially when they felt that they were being coerced or manipulated by the experimenter compared to the external LOC who were more likely to obey.

37% of those with an internal LOC, refused to obey following milgrams study, and those with an external locus if control 23% obeyed, those with a internal LOC significantly less likely to obey authority.

found that those with internal LOC very proactive and good at problem solving meaning they can resit pressure from others less likely to obey

Question 3

point 2

Answer 3

weakness: most studies use a questionnaire/ interview- social desirability decreasing credibility of research

Question 4

point 3

Answer 4

burger replicated migrams study but in a more ethical way. the study stopped at 150 V instead of 450V like milgrams original study, and he found that ppts that stopped at 150V or sooner had a significantly higher internal LOC. this may be due to the fact those with an internal LOC feel the consequences of their actions much more and feel like they should act according to their morals and control the situations meaning they are more resistant to authority.

Question 5

rest- adorno and authoritarian personality