Rotter - Locus of Control Flashcards
1
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What was the aim of Rotter’s study?
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To investigate the Locus of Control theory.
2
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What method was used in Rotter’s study?
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A review article.
3
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What were the results from Rotter’s study?
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He found that results from the studies he reviewed showed consistently that participants who felt that had control over the situation were more likely to show behaviours that would enable them to cope with potential threats, than participants who thought that chance or other non-controllable forced determined the effects of their behaviour.
