Investigated the effect of attitude similarity upon perceived therapist credibility and attraction.
Initially, Ss (N= 128) were given an attitude survey on topics of current interest. The second …

This study, based on Strong's (1968) model of therapy as social influence, focused on the
relationship between clients' judgments of therapists' characteristics and the outcomes of …

The article focuses on the attitude similarity and attraction to a psychotherapist. A substantial
research literature exists to show that attitude similarity can affect evaluative responses …

Assessed the effects of therapist credibility and patient-therapist similarity (measured by the
Situational Appraisal Inventory) on interpersonal persuasion and the relationship between …

The primary focus of this study was upon the relationship between client judgements of
therapist characteristics and the outcomes of their treatment for generalized anxiety. Strong's …

Abstract Evaluated CR Rogers'(see 33: 1) assertion that experienced therapists manifest
more unconditional positive regard than do inexperienced therapists. 16 experienced (E) …

Abstract Led male (N= 69) and female (N= 75) Ss to believe that they were rating the
accuracy of a description of a mental health professional used to help clients choose their …

A study was designed to identify the main ways that clients perceive their psychotherapists.
An inventory of 65 statements was constructed to measure 8 postulated interpersonal …

Studied patient attraction to therapist, therapist attraction to patient, and patient change as a
function of interpersonally oriented therapist-patient compatibility. Fundamental …

Abstract 18 patients in a counseling center completed (a) a battery of tests, including scales
from the MMPI and Gibson's Acceptance of Self; and (b) rating scales measuring S's …