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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1095438
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0146-3934
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College Student Perceptions of Psychology as a Science as a Function of Psychology Course Enrollment
Pettijohn, Terry F., II; Pettijohn, Terry F.; Brenneman, Miranda M.; Glass, Jamie N.; Brito, Gabriela R.; Terranova, Andrew M.; Kim, JongHan; Meyersburg, C. A.; Piroch, Joan
College Student Journal, v49 n3 p461-465 Fall 2015
College students (N = 297) completed a perceptions of psychology as a science survey before and after completion of psychology courses. Psychology as a science scores increased significantly from the beginning to the end of the research methods courses, but scores in introductory psychology courses did not change and scores for students in communications psychology courses decreased. Implications for program development are discussed.
Descriptors: College Students, Student Attitudes, Psychology, Student Surveys, Likert Scales, Social Sciences, Scores, Reputation, Teacher Attitudes, Positive Attitudes, Scientific Attitudes, Attitude Change, Gender Differences, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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