title: Locus of control, learned helplessness, and control of heart rate using biofeedback.
abstract: Subjects were 24 male undergraduate students. False biofeedback was provided to give the impression of success or failure (helplessness) on a preliminary task. Authentic biofeedback was then provided for control of heart rate. Subjects were administered pre- and post-locus of control scales using Levenson's multidimensional scales. A significant relationship between locus of control and success or failure conditions added validity to Levenson's approach. Results and future research are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001076:Aptitude; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D003216:Conditioning, Operant; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008297:Male; D012057:Reinforcement, Verbal