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nautica902

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Rotter assessed the locus of control of research participants with the use of:
 
  a. physiological observations.
  c. projective tests.
  b. achievement tests.
  d. self-report inventories.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of people who have an internal locus of control?
 
  a. They believe that other people, fate, or luck control the rewards they receive.
  c. They see little value in exerting any effort to improve their situation.
  b. They are less susceptible to attempts to influence them.
  d. They are convinced that they are powerless with respect to outside forces.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: Rotter developed self-report inventories to assess locus of control. The Internal-External
(I-E) Scale consists of 23 forced-choice alternatives. From each pair of items, subjects select the one that best describes their beliefs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Internal locus-of-control people believe they have a firm grip on their own lives and behave accordingly. In addition, internals are less susceptible to attempts to influence them and place a higher value on their skills.


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