What Is Locus of Control? What Does the Research Show

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Essay

What is locus of control? What does the research show regarding individuals who differ on locus of control?

Examine Congressional efforts to control the presidency and guide Reconstruction policies.

Identify the objectives and achievements of African-American leaders in establishing education and political representation during Reconstruction.

Analyze the policies and effectiveness of Reconstruction governments in transforming Southern society and economy.

Understand the consequences of the disputed presidential election of 1876 on ending Reconstruction.

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The ability to learn, understand, and apply knowledge, solve problems, and adapt to new situations.

Spearman's G

A theory proposed by Charles Spearman that suggests a general intelligence factor underlies all cognitive abilities.

S Factors

Specific factors in intelligence testing that represent particular skills or abilities, as opposed to general intelligence.

Acculturation

A process in which individuals encounter culturally diverse characteristics beyond their own identity, includes assimilation or negotiation of new cultural ideals, varying integration of components of the newly introduced cultural characteristics, and in some cases no change in cultural identity.