Diagnostic classification by experts and novices

• Published in: Acta psychologica Vol. 81; no. 1; p. 23
• Main Authors: Krol, N P, De Bruyn, E E, van den Bercken, J H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.10.1992
• Subjects: Behavior - classification; Cognition; Decision Making; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders - diagnosis; MMPI

The present study examines differences between experts and novices in classifying symptoms and the effect of the nature of the task on classifying. The study involved three groups of subjects, two expert groups (n = 12, n = 10) and one novice group (n = 12). Thinking-aloud protocols were collected f...