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Compared sixth graders' AIDS concerns before and after Magic Johnson announced that he tested HIV-positive. Examined perceptions of self other vulnerability using questionnaires and interviews. Also examined AIDS worries mentioned in open-ended interviews. Studies A and B revealed a substantial degree of optimistic bias. Study C showed that AIDS is a prime concern of school-age students, mentioned under free or context-cued conditions by about 50%. There was little detectable effect of the publi…Read more
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University of Texas at AustinGraduate student
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Areas of Interest
Applied Ethics |
Meta-Ethics |