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PERCEIVED BEHAVIORAL CONTROL

By N., Sam M.S.

the degree to which an individual believes an action is under their active management.

PERCEIVED BEHAVIORAL CONTROL: "The extent of his perceived behavioral control couldn't be farther from the truth."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "PERCEIVED BEHAVIORAL CONTROL," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/perceived-behavioral-control/ (accessed March 26, 2023).
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By N., Sam M.S.
Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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