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Title: Media Influences on the Formation of Misconceptions about Psychology.
Language: English
Authors: Taylor, Annette Kujawski, Kowalski, Patricia
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2003
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Mass Media Role, Misconceptions, Psychology
Geographic Terms: U.S.; California
Abstract: In a series of studies over the past several years, the authors have examined the extent of psychological misconceptions, their strength, sources, and various factors that may contribute to reducing these, including individual differences. Generally, introductory psychology students come into the course with many popular misconceptions. These misconceptions most commonly originate primarily from media sources, personal past experiences, and from previous classes. This presentation provided details about specific sources about this years top 10 media-based misconceptions and concluded with some advice on an effective technique used in the classroom to dispel misconceptions. (GCP)
Notes: Poster presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychological Association (111th, Toronto, ON, Canada, August 7-10, 2003).
Journal Code: RIEJUN2004
Entry Date: 2004
Accession Number: ED481670
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