Assessed the impact of the conceptual level (CL) matching model within a counseling situation. High-CL matching predictions were supported in expressions of self-awareness and satisfaction. Low-CL matching predictions were supported in areas of satisfaction and ratings of counselor helpfulness. Different behavioral outcomes and a flexible…

Eighty subjects were randomly assigned equally by sex to self-positive or self-negative discussion topic groups in which they either received or did not receive verbal comment from the interviewer. A silent interviewer produced less discrimination of self as a concept, and depending upon the positive or negative direction of subject verbalization…

Investigated the influence of sex-role-related aspects of students' self-concept on making a decision about choice of college, choice of a major, and selection of an occupation. Sex role self-concept was related to progress on all three decisions. Patterns of results were different for men and women. (Author)

The study examines changes in assertiveness, territoriality, and personal space as a function of group assertion training. Subjects were 42 females who were assigned to either a treatment (assertion training) group or to a control group. Implications for counseling and use of ethological constructs are discussed. (Author)

Examined differences between students who perceived themselves as "successful" and "unsuccessful" problem solvers. Results revealed "successful" and "unsuccessful" problem solvers differed in number of problems acknowledged, on self-report ratings about the personal problem solving process, and on ratings made by interviewers on several cognitive…