G543 - Locus Of Control Theory - Rotter

Question 0

What was the method?

Answer 0

A review article

Question 1

What was the aim of Rotter’s study?

Answer 1

To investigate the Locus of Control theory

Question 2

What were the initial six pieces of research into?

Answer 2

Individual perceptions of ability to control outcomes based on reinforcement

Question 3

What did results from the studies reviewed consistently show?

Answer 3

Participants who felt they had control over the situation were more likely to show behaviours that would allow them to cope with potential threats.

Question 4

What did Rotter conclude?

Answer 4

Locus of Control would affect many of our behaviours, not just health behaviours.

Question 5

What did the research by James et al indicate?

Answer 5

Male smokers who gave up smoking and did not relapse had a higher level of internal locus of control than those who did not quit smoking.

Question 6

What did the fact that there was no significant difference between female smokers indicate?

Answer 6

That factors such as weight gain were influential in giving up smoking