Rotter - Locus Of Control

Question 1

Method

Answer 1

A review article

Question 2

The sample used

Answer 2

Initially 6 pieces of research into individual perceptions of ability to control outcomes on reinforcement

Question 3

Results

Answer 3

Rotter found that results from the studies reviewed consistently showed the participant who felt they had control over situation were more likely to show behaviours that would enable them to cope with potential threat, than participants who thought they had a chance

Question 4

What was concluded

Answer 4

rotter concluded that’s LOC would affect many of our behaviours, not just health

Factors such as environment were influential in giving up smoking

Question 5

Aim

Answer 5

To investigate the LOC theory

Question 6

What is the LOC theory

Answer 6

Looks at the extent to which individuals feel that they can control events that affect them.

Healthy behaviours are heavily influenced by an individual’s perception of the extent to which they have control over

Question 7

What at internal and external LOC

Answer 7

Internal: feel personally able to influence events

External: factors outside their control influence events

Question 8

What are the 3 dimensions of LOC - multi dimension

Answer 8

1. Internality: perceives internal control over health
2. Chance: belief that chance/fate can influence health / external
3. Powerful others: control of health professionals