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ERIC Number: EJ231671
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Jul
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Therapeugenic Factors in Psychotherapy: The Effect of Attitude Similarity on Therapist Credibility and Attraction.
Trautt, Gregory M.; And Others
Journal of Clinical Psychology, v36 n3 p743-47 Jul 1980
The therapist with similar attitudes was seen as more qualified, higher in interpersonal attraction, and more likeable. Subjects were more willing to recommend or seek therapy from these therapists. Significant interaction indicated that male subjects were more affected by the degree of attitude similarity. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Evaluation, Credibility, Interpersonal Attraction, Psychotherapy, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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