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McLaughlin, Karen E. – 1977
Higher education must be prepared to establish goals and assess its success in developing students who can function productively in a future society. One possible goal of the college experience is to develop self-directing or internally-controlled individuals. Examined were selected factors and their influence on students' locus of control.…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Assessment, Higher Education, Individual Development

Hartman, Bruce W.; Fuqua, Dale R. – School Counselor, 1983
Questions whether career indecision is a natural aspect of college life. Reviews literature suggesting undecided students are anxious, externally controlled, and confused as to their identity. A second article distinguishes between being truly undecided and choosing undecided as an admissions option. (JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Anxiety, Career Choice, College Students