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ERIC Number: EJ530381
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-0033-3085
The Effects of Labeling Bias on Prognostic Outlook for Children as a Function of Diagnostic Label and Profession.
Fox, Julie D.; Stinnett, Terry A.
Psychology in the Schools, v33 n2 p143-52 Apr 1996
Investigated the effects of labeling bias on prognostic outlook for children as a function of diagnostic labels and professional group membership. Studied the reaction of professionals to the description of an elementary-school-age boy with behavior problems. Effect for diagnostic label on judgment of overall adjustment approached significance. (FC)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Bias, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Interpersonal Competence, Labeling (of Persons), Predictive Measurement, Prognostic Tests
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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