| Abstract: | Assessed the validity of V. M. Packwood and C. A. Parker's (see record 1973-21578-001) counselor social reinforcement and persuasion scales, which are based on an interaction model that rates the client response and the counselor behavior. Ss were 2 counselors, 1 trained in reinforcing counseling and the other trained in persuasive counseling. 3 3-min taped segments randomly selected from 8 interviews by each S were divided into client-counselor-client statement units and reliably rated and rerated by 6 judges. The mean rating for the 2 Ss on each scale was significantly different. Other evidence of the scales' validity and the appropriateness of the interaction model are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
