| Abstract: | Administered the Byrne's Repression-Sensitization scale to 203 male undergraduates. 24 repressors and 24 sensitizers were selected and then presented with self-discrepant information (low maturity scores) in a microcounseling interview under conditions that made denial difficult. Ss subsequently interacted with a counselor using either a cognitively or an affectively oriented style to help gain acceptance of the self-discrepant information. Generalization effects of the self-discrepant information presented were studied on ratings of 4 personality dimensions (openness, sensitivity, masculinity, and acceptance) not discussed in the microcounseling interview. Analysis revealed significant generalization effects on self-attribute ratings resulting from counseling approach and a significant interaction of defensive style with counseling approach. No significant generalization effects were found on analysis of counselor attribute ratings. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
