Effect of Postural Congruence on Client's Perception of Counselor Empathy.

Maurer, Richard E.; Tindall, Jeffrey H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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Effect of Postural Congruence on Client's Perception of Counselor Empathy.

Maurer, Richard E.; Tindall, Jeffrey H.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v30 n2 p158-63 Apr 1983

Investigated whether a counselor who was mirror imaging a congruent arm and leg position of a client would significantly increase the client's perception of the counselor's empathy. Adolescents (N=80) met individually with a counselor. Results showed clients rated the counselor as having greater empathy in the congruent condition. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Body Language, Congruence (Psychology), Counseling Techniques, Counselor Evaluation, Empathy, Evaluation Criteria, High School Students, High Schools, Human Posture

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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