Rotter Et Al Flashcards
What was the method used in rotter?
A review article.
What was the sample of rotter?
6 pieces of research into individual perceptions of ability to control outcomes based on reinforcement.
What were the results of rotter?
Pps who felt they had control over the situation were more likely to show behaviours which would enable them to come with potential threats, than pps who thought chance or non controllable forces determined the effects of their behaviours.
What were the conclusions of rotter?
Loc would affect many of our behaviours, not just health.
James et al= male smokers who gave up smoking had a higher level of internal focus than those who didn’t quit
There was not a significant difference for female smokers, indicating that factors such as weight gain were influential in giving up smoking.
What is the aim of rotter?
To investigate LOC theory.
