Abstract:The purpose of this study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the scores subjects obtain on Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale and the type of therapy they prefer. Two hundred and fifty-four students in general psychology classes were given Rotter's Scale. Considering their upper-and lower-third scores, 54 were classified as " I nternals," 53 as "Externals." Subjects also were given written descriptions of both 2 psychoanalytic and behavioristic therapies. Each of these descri… Show more
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