Two hundred college students, most of whom had been administered the Rotter I-E and trust scales prior to the experiment, were assigned to testing groups. Findings indicate that clear sex-role stereotypes exist with regard to both locus of control and trust, and that the stereotypes are shared by subjects of both sexes. (Author)

Data were analyzed from a sample of elderly males and females to ascertain level of expectancy for control as well as the relationship between internal control and adaptive behavior. Assessments were made with the Internal-External Locus of Control Scale, and indices of developmental adjustment, active involvement, and emotional adaptation.…