A multiple discriminate analysis of student role orientations as related to college dropouts yielded a significant function which indicated that defaulters and successful persisters as distinguished from probation persisters and dismissals have stronger preferences for social development and vocational behavior, moderate interest in academic,…

Tests the hypothesis that an influence attempt that implies a power base which the counselor is not perceived to possess will increase resistance to accepting the influence (or conversely, decrease the likelihood of compliance). Subjects perceived interviewers as intended. (Author)