They’re Not “Abnormal” and We’re Not Making Them “Abnormal”: A Longitudinal Study
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Denise M. Martz Ph.D., Professor and Assistant Chair (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: A course in abnormal psychology may attract students with
psychopathology, negatively impact some students, or both. This
longitudinal study investigated the selection hypothesis and the impact
on undergraduates taking abnormal psychology. Participants
completed measures assessing psychological distress, personality,
concern about mental health, and willingness to seek help at the beginning
and end of the semester. Neither preexisting differences nor
changes in psychological symptoms occurred for abnormal psychology
students relative to controls. We discuss results in relation to
past findings and the potential effects of taking a course in abnormal
psychology, most notably enhanced willingness to seek psychotherapy
as a form of help.
They’re Not “Abnormal” and We’re Not Making Them “Abnormal”: A Longitudinal Study
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Curtin, L., Martz, D., Bazzini, D., & Vicente, B. (2004). They're not "abnormal" and we're not making them "abnormal": A longitudinal study. Teaching of Psychology, 31(1): 51-53. (Winter 2004) Published by Taylor and Francis (ISSN: 0098-6283).
- Language: English
- Date: 2004