Relative Effects of Modeling and Role Playing in the Treatment of Avoidance Behaviors.

Lira, Frank T.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ125635

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Publication Date: 1975

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Relative Effects of Modeling and Role Playing in the Treatment of Avoidance Behaviors

Lira, Frank T.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 5, 608-618, Oct 75

This study investigates the efficacy of symbolic modeling and role-playing therapy in the reduction of avoidance behaviors. After treatment, role-playing subjects demonstrated significantly less avoidance behavior and lower subjective fear ratings than the modeling or control group subjects. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, College Students, Conditioning, Educational Experiments, Fear, Higher Education, Research Projects, Role Models, Role Playing, Therapy

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