Effects of Prognostic Information of Global Ratings of Psychotherapy Outcome.

Blackwood, Grady L.; And Others

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Effects of Prognostic Information of Global Ratings of Psychotherapy Outcome

Blackwood, Grady L.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 43, 6, 810-814, Dec 75

Raters viewed a videotape of an interview with a patient after having read one of three types of pretherapy information about the patient. Raters then completed scales regarding patient's level of adjustment, psychic distress, amount of change, and success of therapy. Only ratings of pretherapy to posttherapy patient change varied. (Author)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Expectation, Followup Studies, Graduate Students, Information Utilization, Prognostic Tests, Psychotherapy, Rating Scales, Reliability, Research Projects

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