There was a statistically significant difference in measured behavioral changes of a group of helpees aided by counselors who scored high or low on Carkhuff measures. There seemed to be a direct correlation between desirable counseling processes and later positive outcomes, according to ratings on a behavioral scale. (Author)

This article deals with male and female college students' preferences for types of counselors for various problem areas. The results indicate a trend toward preferences for female and peer counselors, which may have implications for staffing counseling services centers. (Author)

The scores of 20 high and 20 low dogmatic counselors-in-training were compared with their scores on the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule to identify those variables that enable prediction from one test to the other. Three scales, Abasement, Order and Dominance, were significant discriminators between high and low dogmatics. (Author)

This study was conducted to consider the relationship between dogmatism and facilitative communication in counselor trainees. Level of facilitative communication was measured by the Gross Rating of Facilitative Interpersonal Functioning scale. Degree of dogmatism was determined by the opinion scale. Found significant negative correlation between…

Validity of the Self-Disclosure Questionnaire as a measure of counselor effectiveness was investigated. Overall, results failed to support both the concurrent and predictive validity of the SDQ. The behavioral measure of actual self-disclosure was highly correlated with one of the empathy measures. (Author)

A model was proposed for matching client problems with counselling approaches within the framework of an eclectic stance. A thesis was advanced that certain client problems are best handled using differential counselling techniques. (Author)

Female students (28 black, 28 white) viewed videotape of a counseling session in one of four conditions: (a) two female counselors (one black, one white), and (b) two counselor roles (active, passive). Analysis of students' ratings revealed (a) no differences among conditions in perceived attentiveness or friendliness, (b) significant differences…

We can learn about the identity of counseling psychologists by examining graduate programs that train them. This article reports the results of the 1976 study by the Council of Counseling Psychology Programs. It looks at program identification and characteristics, faculty and student characteristics, applications and financial aid, and job…

Investigated the perception of counselor attractiveness and persuasiveness through the expression of nonverbal behavior. Two male and female counselors were trained to portray "affiliative" manner and "unaffiliative" manner. Subjects saw four different counselors and then rated them on scales measuring perceived attractiveness and persuasiveness.…

Compares scores on the Omnibus Personality Inventory by groups of relatively effective and ineffective trainees. Trainees completed tests prior to first practicum experience and were evaluated by practicum supervisors at the end of each practica. Data revealed significant differences in personality characteristics of the groups. (Author)

The preferences of 320 undergraduate students for one of three disabled counselors or for a nondisabled counselor on each of Brabham and Thoreson's 20 hypothetical counseling situations were obtained. Significant counselor preferences existed for 18 of the 20 situations, and when categorized by sex, significant counselor preferences existed for 4…

Attitudes toward advisers and first-year academic progress were assessed for 223 freshman students at Idaho State University. Students advised by students had more positive attitudes toward their advisers and lower drop rates than those advised by faculty. No difference was observed for achieved GPA. Bases for evaluation are discussed. (Author)

This study continues the search for meaningful relationships between counselor trainee characteristics and effectiveness. Self-disclosure, dogmatism, locus of control, Machiavellianism, academic aptitude, and sex of counselor trainees were investigated for relationships to effectiveness during practicum or internship. (Author)

Investigated Strong's prediction of the existence of three dimensions of perceived counselor behavior--expertness, attractiveness, and trustworthiness. Films of interviews given by Rogers, Ellis, and Perls were watched by 202 subjects, who rated each counselor on 36 bipolar scales. Results supported the existence of the hypothesized dimensions for…

An examination of 340 graduates of the master's degree program in guidance and counseling at Boston College revealed no meaningful differences in desirable counselor characteristics between those who had studied part-time and those who had studied full-time. (Author)