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Peer reviewedStrickland, Bonnie R. – American Psychologist, 1989
Reviews research on the theory of internal-external (IE) control expectancies over the past 30 years. Relates the IE to the following current attributions and personal styles: (1) perceived control; (2) helplessness; and (3) optimism, particularly in regard to health. (FMW)
Descriptors: Attribution Theory, Cognitive Development, Creativity, Health
Peer reviewedElliott, Julian G. – British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 1997
Explores the exact meaning of the locus of control construct and differentiates it from key constructs in the personal control literature. Clarifies the meaning of a number of constructs and advocates an approach to counseling which recognizes the heuristic and therapeutic value of employing such constructs in an integrated fashion. (RJM)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Children, Counseling Techniques, Counseling Theories
