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Peer reviewedOllendick, Duane G.; LaBerteaux, Paul J. – Journal of Psychology, 1978
Results with preschool children were nonsupportive and, in fact, contrary to the general hypothesis that high external locus of control would be positively related to greater behavior adjustment problems, as has been found with some groups of older children and adults. (RL)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Correlation
Peer reviewedFrost, Taggart; And Others – Journal of Psychology, 1978
Finds that a trusted person is one who is highly influential; has an internal locus of control, a low need to control others, and high self-esteem; and is open to being influenced by others. (RL)
Descriptors: College Students, Correlation, Credibility, Higher Education
Peer reviewedOllendick, Duane G. – Journal of Psychology, 1979
As hypothesized, external locus of control scores correlated significantly with locus of conflict scores, although this varied for both sex and for the type of behavior problems exhibited. The hypothesized relationship between anxiety and locus of conflict was not supported. (RL)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Problems, Behavioral Science Research, Conflict
