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ERIC Number: EJ224297
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-May
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Avoidance of Science and Stereotypes of Scientists.
Brush, Lorelei R.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v16 n3 p237-41 May 1979
Examines three issues: the negative nature of today's stereotype of a scientist; the relationship of present stereotypes to course enrollment; and the relationship of the closeness of self-image and stereotype to course enrollment in science. Analysis of semantic differential items reveal differences among science and nonscience college majors. (CS)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Scientists, Self Concept, Stereotypes, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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