Reputation, Training, Fee, and Androgyny: Their Comparative Effects on Impressions of Therapist Credibility.

Bloom, Larry J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ241959

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Publication Date: 1981-Jan

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Reputation, Training, Fee, and Androgyny: Their Comparative Effects on Impressions of Therapist Credibility.

Bloom, Larry J.; And Others

Journal of Clinical Psychology, v37 n1 p90-95 Jan 1981

Students viewing a therapy session excerpt were told about the counselors' reputation, credentials, fees, or androgynous personality. Results indicated that the androgynous therapist received the most credible and attractive ratings, while the high-fee-charging therapist received the least credible rating. (JAC)

Descriptors: Androgyny, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Evaluation, Credibility, Fees, Status, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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