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Jacobson, Neil S.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
The reinforcers that are most potent in affecting the day-to-day satisfaction levels of married couples differ according to the level of distress. Marital distress is characterized by a tendency to react strongly to the delivery of punishers and to respond in kind. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Interaction, Marital Instability, Marriage Counseling
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Johnson, James H.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
Patients were classified into categories using Spitzer and Endicott's computer program for diagnosis. Analyses of variance using single and grouped scales and discriminant analyses predicting category membership suggested that narrow band categorization is better predicted by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory than is broad band…
Descriptors: Classification, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Man Machine Systems
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Romano, Joan M.; Bellack, Alan S. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
Paralinguistic and nonverbal behaviors were the best predictors of ratings of subjects' overall performance. Complex verbal categories were the most significant predictors of skill across different situations. Results also showed clear sex differences in degree and pattern of cue usage between male and female judges. (Author)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, Cues, Females