Action identification theory presented by Vallacher and Wegner characterizes individual differences in identification level in terms of a personality dimension known as “level of personal agency.” Levels of personal agency, as measured by the Behavior Identification Form, were examined in a sample of 237 college “seniors” representing eight academic majors. The mean levels of personal agency among individuals in several of these majors were significantly different.
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