Locus of Control: Current Trends in Theory & ResearchH. M. Lefcourt First published in 1982. Since the publication of the first edition of this book, much research has been reported that is pertinent to if not directly concerned with the locus of control construct. The purpose of this new edition is to help researchers keep abreast of the widespread developments in this field while retaining an understanding of the sources and major assumptions from which this research endeavour has evolved. |
Contents
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2 The Perception of Control as an Enduring Attitude | 19 |
A Systematic Approach to the Study of Perceived Control | 32 |
4 Locus of Control and the Resistance to Influence | 42 |
5 Locus of Control and Cognitive Activity | 60 |
6 Locus of Control and AchievementRelated Behavior | 81 |
7 Locus of Control and Coping Behavior | 100 |
8 Fatalism and Psychopathology | 111 |
10 Changes In the Locus of Control | 148 |
11 The Assessment of Locus of Control | 168 |
12 Implications of Research | 182 |
Appendices | 189 |
References | 220 |
Author Index | 243 |
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9 The Social Antecedents of Locus of Control | 131 |
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