Reactions to the names "Counseling Center" and "Psychological Center."

Reactions to the names "Counseling Center" and "Psychological Center."

A questionnaire administered to 376 college students on 3 campuses found consistent differences in Ss' reactions to the names counseling center (CC) and psychological center (PC). CC was associated with the treatment of minor problems and PC with more serious problems. PC was also seen as more...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1970-02, Vol.34 (1), p.124-127
Hauptverfasser: Sieveking, Nicholas A, Chappell, James E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Clinics
Counseling
Human
Meaning
Psycholinguistics
Student Attitudes
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Zusammenfassung:A questionnaire administered to 376 college students on 3 campuses found consistent differences in Ss' reactions to the names counseling center (CC) and psychological center (PC). CC was associated with the treatment of minor problems and PC with more serious problems. PC was also seen as more medical, expensive, professional, embarrassing to go to, and competent than CC. The CC-PC differences are related to issues in clinical and counseling psychology. (17 ref.)
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/h0028819