We investigated a relation between sense of agency and bottom-up, and top-down processes, formed by locus of control, features of nervous system and general motor control. 42 participants took part in the experiment where they went through288 trials of sensorimotor task (response to arrow targets or choice of two alternatives) and judged their subjective control over the action feedback: circle color appeared after key press. We measured sense of agency using Likert-type scale, reaction time and mistakes. In the study we also used methods measuring locus of control (Rotter questionnaire), nervous system features (evaluation questionnaire) and physical activity level (self-developed question form). There are several significant results (Spearman’s rho etc.) found, such as: positive correlation between sense of agency, level of physical activity and internal locus of control. To summarize, sense of agency refers to locus of control and general motor control formed by physical activity.
Original languageRussian
Pages (from-to)72-78
JournalНаучные исследования выпускников факультета психологии СПбГУ
Volume6
StatePublished - 2018

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