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Peer reviewedMetzner, Barbara S.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1994
Reports on a study of 301 new psychology majors to test and extend a generic model for academic pathways to the undergraduate major and investigate feminization of the field. Finds that a student's contact with basic college psychology courses is a major factor leading to a decision about an undergraduate major. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Degrees (Academic), Ethnic Groups, Females
