Several studies have found that one's locus of control orientation affects perceived locus of control. However, the nature and extent of this influence has not been consistent. In this investigation internal and external subjects interacted with strangers whose responding was characteristic of internality or externality (resistence or yielding to attitude change), and perceived locus of control and attraction were assessed. Contrary to the previous research, one's own locus of control did not affect perception of locus of control. In addition, attraction was found to be a function of the stranger's resistence or yielding to attitude change rather than personality similarity.
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