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Slaney, Robert B. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Examined therapist and client perceptions of transcripts of psychotherapy--one using facilitative conditions as treatment and one using them as intermediate variables leading to assertive training. For therapists, assertive training was estimated as more effective. The behavioral therapist was seen as more expert. For clients, no significant…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Conditioning, Counselor Client Relationship

Kazdin, Alan E.; Mascitelli, Sally – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1982
Evaluated the effects of overt rehearsal and homework practice on covert modeling treatment of social skills. Nonassertive clients (N=79) received a combination of overt rehearsal and homework practice. Clients who engaged in homework practice and/or overt rehearsal of assertive behavior within the treatment sessions made consistently greater…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques

Russell, A.; Winkler, R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
It is proposed that clinicians should develop research-based assertiveness training procedures for homosexuals that are designed to facilitate homosexual functioning. Subjects (N=27) were assigned to a behaviorally oriented assertive training group or a non-directive group run by a homosexual guidance service. Self-report measures indicated…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Group Experience, Homosexuality

Ford, Julian D. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Investigated determinants and predictive utility of client's perception of therapuetic relationship (CPTR) in context of behavior therapy research. CPTR was an effective predictor of dropping out when measured early in therapy, of immediate posttherapy client gains when measured in mid- to late therapy, but not of long-term maintenance.…
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Science Research

Hammen, Constance L.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1980
Both self-report and behavioral assessments of behavior change following treatment failed to show interaction of treatment type and level of dysfunctional attitudes. Skills training and cognitive-behavioral treatments were equally effective and significantly more effective for persons with low levels of dysfunctional attitudes. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Clinical Psychology

Rakos, Richard F.; Schroeder, Harold E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1979
A self-administered assertiveness training program trained refusal of unreasonable requests from strangers and close relationships. Comparison with a placebo program indicated the assertiveness program produced superior effectiveness of assertion, content of assertion, verbalization of assertion-related obligations, persistent assertive…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Development, College Students