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The psychology of human control : a general theory of purposeful behavior

Title
The psychology of human control : a general theory of purposeful behavior / Myles I. Friedman and George H. Lackey, Jr.
Author
Friedman, Myles I., 1924-
Publication
New York : Praeger, 1991.

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Additional Authors
Lackey, George H.
Description
xv, 245 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
Summary
Searching for an explanation to human superiority, Friedman and Lackey offer their General Theory of Purposeful Behavior: People seek control as an end in itself--the ability to make accurate predictions is the means to that end.
Subject
  • Control (Psychology)
  • Success
  • Motivation (Psychology)
  • Power, Psychological
  • Achievement
  • Motivation
  • Kontrolle
  • Doelgericht gedrag
  • Motivatie
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
  • 0275938115
  • 9780275938116
LCCN
90043301
OCLC
  • ocm22276372
  • 22276372
  • SCSB-1910614
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library