My research topic will be on framing effects in therapy. The way therapist present information, alternatives, or treatment plans to their clients might be influenced by framing effects. Therapists need to understand how the way they provide information might affect the client’s
feelings, thoughts, and ability to make decisions.
USE THESE 4 ARTICLES:
Friedlander, M. L., & Escudero, V. (2005). Language and the pursuit of truth in psychotherapy. American Journal of Family Therapy, 33(3), 259-270.
Ackerman, S. J., Hilsenroth, M. J., Baity, M. R., & Blagys, M. D. (2000). Interaction of therapeutic process and alliance during psychological assessment. Journal of Personality Assessment, 75(1), 82-109.
Tversky, A., & Kahneman, D. (1981). The framing of decisions and the psychology of choice. Science, 211(4481), 453–458. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7455683
Levin, I. P., Schneider, S. L., & Gaeth, G. J. (1998). All frames are not created equal: A typology and critical analysis of framing effects. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 76(2), 149–188. https://doi.org/10.1006/obhd.1998.2804
Each student will write a
5-to-7-page research paper on a topic from the course that they may wish to
explore in greater depth. The goal of these papers is to:
1) demonstrate
your ability to construct a meaningful research question (topic)
2) describe
and critically analyze relevant research
3) establish
an overarching conclusion or theme(s) of the available research and outline possible
directions for JDM researchers to investigate in the future
All papers should adhere
to APA guidelines (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font) and include at
least 4 empirical or theoretical articles (although I recommend including
more to sufficiently break down your question).
Papers should follow a
rough 3-part structure: 1) introduction, 2) literature review,
and 3) discussion/conclusion. Additionally, a cover page and references
section must also be included (these will NOT count towards your final page
number). Note that I am not requiring a methodology section for this proposal,
nor will any data need to be collected or analyses conducted.
