PubMed · 1978 · 151 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesBehavioral SciencesPsychologyAnimal BehaviorExperimental PsychologySocial CognitionAnimal CognitionAnimal Decision-makingAttentional ControlCognitive ControlCognitive Control In Decision-makingCognitive Control In DecisionsPerceived ControlPerceived ControllabilitySpecificity Of Control
Abstract : A number of experimental investigations on both humans and animals are described. The results of these experiments, when taken together, lead to the conclusion that under certain conditions offering a choice can lead to the perception that one has control, which in turn significantly increases performance relative to those who do not perceive control. The implications and potential implications of these findings are discussed.