PSYC 191 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Takers
26 Oct 2016
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Generalized expectancies for internal versus external control of reinforcement. External locus of control: consequences of behavior controlled by factors other than self (luck, others) Internal locus of control: consequences of behavior controlled by self (choices, personality) Developed a test (i-e scale) on which individuals had to pick a statement that was either internal or external locus of control. Internals: preferred betting on sure things" and liked moderate odds over long shots (bet on small things likely to win) Externals: risk takers, engaged in gambler"s fallacy (trying/wishing to get things out of control) Persuasion highly internal and highly external students try to persuade others to change their attitudes about fraternity/sorority. Other studies have shown that are more resistant to having their attitudes changed attitudes changed. Individuals who were able to quit were more internally oriented. Positive relationship between high internal locus of control and motivation to achieve (e. g. plans to a6end college, time spent on homework)
