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Self-evaluation, Self-reinforcement, and Locus of Control
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Bellack, Alan S. – Journal of Research in Personality, 1975
This investigation was designed to provide information about two issues: the nature of internal-external differences in self-reinforcement behavior and the source of those differences. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Individual Differences, Locus of Control, Personality Studies, Reinforcement
Locus of Control and the Perception of Freedom in an Agent of Reinforcement.
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Piechowski, Mary; Millimet, C. Raymond – Journal of Research in Personality, 1980
For externals, any variability in the reinforcing behavior of the "teacher" resulted in greater perceived freedom. For internals, perceived freedom was a negative linear function of the amount of reinforcement. Greater freedom was attributed to a person whose behavior was perceived as congruent with the person's inner disposition.…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Locus of Control, Peer Evaluation, Perception
Internal External Control of Reinforcement as a Determinant of Study Habits and Academic Attitudes
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Ramanaiah, Nerella B.; And Others – Journal of Research in Personality, 1975
This study tested Rotter's hypothesis that internals would show more achievement-striving behaviors than externals using a direct measure of such behavior. (Editor)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Locus of Control, Motivation, Personality Studies