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Becoming Psychologically Literate: Responding to Those with Symptoms of Depression
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association: 86th Annual Convention, [Denver, CO] (2016)
  • Amy C. Blommer, Westminister College
  • Sophia A. Garcia, Westminister College
  • Claire Short, Westminister College
  • Eric Amsel, Weber State University
  • R. Eric Landrum, Boise State University
  • Regan Gurung, University of Wisconsin: Green Bay
Abstract
Three samples totaling over 1000 participants read a scenario about a potentially depressed person who solicited their advice. Participant responses were coded for the level of psychological literacy expressed, which increased with a college education in psychology. Te results suggest psychology students are learning to become psychologically literate.
Disciplines
Publication Date
April 14, 2016
Citation Information
Amy C. Blommer, Sophia A. Garcia, Claire Short, Eric Amsel, et al.. "Becoming Psychologically Literate: Responding to Those with Symptoms of Depression" Rocky Mountain Psychological Association: 86th Annual Convention, [Denver, CO] (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/eric_landrum/130/