Advisor(s)
Nancy S. Kim
Abstract
Previous research has investigated the use of causal knowledge on categorization and the diagnostic process (Ahn, Kim, Lassaline, & Dennis, 2000, Ahn & Kim, 2000, Ahn, Flanagan, March & Sanislow, 2006, Haslam & Ernest, 2002, Kim & Ashn, 2002a, Kim & Ahn, 2002b, Kim & Keil, 2003, Rehder, 2003, Rehder & Hastie, 2001, Rehder & S. Kim, 2006). The current study is interested in examining how causal information influences treatment choice. Both Study 1 and 2 found that when causal knowledge about a mental disorder is taught, rather than when it is unknown, treatment choice is based on what people believe is the root cause of the disorder. These findings suggest that with education about the causal pathways of mental disorders, more appropriate treatment options can be chosen.
Date Accepted
January 2007
Subject Categories
Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Mental illness
Keywords
Causal knowledge, treatment choice, mental disorders
Degree Grantor
Northeastern University
Publication Date
1-31-2007
Permanent URL
Recommended Citation
Yopchick, Jennelle E., "Drugs versus psychotherapy, which would you choose? : a cognitive investigation of a clinical problem" (2007). Honors Junior/Senior Projects. Paper 14. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10006357