Table 2.
Mean naturalness and genetic attribution ratings, with standard deviations, for the presence and absence of a diagnosis in experiments 1a-2b.
| Condition | Mean (SD) Naturalness Rating | Mean (SD) Genetic Attribution Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Experiment 1a (depression) | Diagnosis Absent | 5.94 (1.19) | 4.85 (1.31) |
| Diagnosis Present | 4.94 (1.51) | 4.39 (1.31) | |
| Experiment 1b (obesity) | Diagnosis Absent | 5.67 (1.36) | 4.73 (1.36) |
| Diagnosis Present | 3.60 (1.50) | 3.99 (1.37) | |
| Experiment 1c (hypertension) | Diagnosis Absent | 6.04 (1.09) | 4.98 (1.19) |
| Diagnosis Present | 4.24 (1.37) | 4.81 (1.17) | |
| Experiment 1d (osteoporosis) | Diagnosis Absent | 6.23 (0.99) | 5.33 (1.11) |
| Diagnosis Present | 4.68 (1.34) | 5.07 (1.13) | |
| Experiment 1e (alcohol use disorder) | Diagnosis Absent | 5.61 (1.37) | 4.12 (1.54) |
| Diagnosis Present | 3.59 (1.59) | 4.37 (1.45) | |
| Experiment 2a (nicotine use disorder) | Diagnosis Absent | 6.28 (1.31) | 2.82 (1.51) |
| Diagnosis Present | 3.86 (1.87) | 3.27 (1.55) | |
| Experiment 2b (gambling disorder) | Diagnosis Absent | 5.52 (1.62) | 3.28 (1.56) |
| Diagnosis Present | 3.74 (1.47) | 3.79 (1.64) |