Perceived Attributes of the Terms Client, Patient, and Typical Person.

Goodyear, Rodney K.; Parish, Thomas S.

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Publication Date: 1978-Jul

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Perceived Attributes of the Terms Client, Patient, and Typical Person.

Goodyear, Rodney K.; Parish, Thomas S.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v25 n4 p356-58 Jul 1978

Examines the implied meanings of labels. Client, patient, and typical person were compared using semantic differential-type scales and the Personal Attribute Inventory. Although client and patient were each evaluated more negatively than was typical person, no significant differences were found between client and patient. (Author/BEF)

Descriptors: Association (Psychology), Counseling, Helping Relationship, Identification (Psychology), Labeling (of Persons), Patients, Perception, Self Concept, Undergraduate Students

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Language: English

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