ERIC Number: EJ742133
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-9633
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Effects of Test Interpretation Style and Favorability in the Counseling Process
Hanson, William E.; Claiborn, Charles D.
Journal of Counseling & Development, v84 n3 p349-357 Sum 2006
Two styles of test interpretation (TI), delivered and interactive, were manipulated in a 1-session counseling interview. The favorability of the interpretations (i.e., positive only and mixed) was also manipulated. After completing a well-known personality test, 46 participants completed the TI session. Participants' thoughts and perceptions of their sessions and counselors did not differ across the 4 experimental conditions. However, their TI acceptance and helpfulness ratings did differ. Implications for TI research and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: Test Interpretation, Counseling, Interviews, Personality Measures, Counselors, Object Manipulation
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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