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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

The Influence of Attribute Framing on Age Differences in Perceived Risk and Likelihood to Take Medication

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Developmental

  • Madeline Nievera
    DePaul University
  • Alyssa Minton
    DePaul University
  • Nathaniel Young
    DePaul University
  • Joseph Mikels
    DePaul University

Abstract

The current study investigated the impact of age and framing condition (positive gain or negative loss) on participants’ perceived riskiness and likelihood to take medications for common health issues. Results indicate that frame and age indirectly influence participants’ perceived risk and likelihood of taking it.

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