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Evaluation of parent education in genetics
by Revell, Tara, PhD, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2006, 0 pages; 3210203
 

Abstract: The topic of genetics in psychology has typically been neglected in parent education courses. New genetic information is flooding the field of parent education daily, yet there is reluctance from parents and parent educators alike, to address and instruct this sometimes difficult subject. This study evaluated 6 parent education in genetics modules (N = 53) for parental learning, parental intentions for seeking further genetics education, and parental reactions. Overall, knowledge of genetics in psychology concepts increased after the presentation of the modules. Additionally, respondent reactions to the genetics modules were very positive on the whole, with respondents reporting they found the genetics modules interesting, intellectually stimulating, well-organized, and easy to understand. Respondents were less likely to take a genetics in psychology course or further their genetics education in the future, post-presentation than pre-presentation.

 
Advisor: Strom, Robert
School: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Source: DAI-A 67/03, p. 839, Sep 2006
Source Type: PhD
Subjects: Educational psychology; Science education
Publication Number: 3210203
     
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