Investigation of Social Influence Theory's Conception of Client Resistance.

Ruppel, George; Kaul, Theodore J.

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Publication Date: 1982-May

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Investigation of Social Influence Theory's Conception of Client Resistance.

Ruppel, George; Kaul, Theodore J.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v29 n3 p232-39 May 1982

Investigated the predictions of social influence theory with respect to client resistance to counselor influence. Data offered support for the social influence theory in that subjects' expectations of others' instrumental behavior were lower for those who viewed illegitimate counselors. (Author)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, College Students, Congruence (Psychology), Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Client Relationship, Credibility, Expectation, Higher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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