Perceptions of psychology as a science among university students: the influence of psychology courses and major of study.
The goal was to examine the relationship between the number of psychology courses students have taken and their perceptions of psychology as a science. Additionally, differences in perceptions of psychology among psychology, education, and natural science majors were examined. Results indicated that students who had taken four or more psychology courses had more favorable perceptions of psychology as a science compared to those who had taken no courses or one course and those who had taken two to three courses. No significant differences in overall perceptions of psychology emerged among students in the three majors.
Bartels
Jared M
JM
Department of Psychology, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA. bartels@ucmo.edu
Hinds
Ryan M
RM
Glass
Laura A
LA
Ryan
Joseph J
JJ
D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D002321:Career Choice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011584:Psychology / Q000193:education*; D012586:Science; D012928:Social Desirability; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult