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Peer reviewedHolroyd, Kenneth A. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1976
This study assessed the comparative effectiveness of cognitive, arousal reduction, and combined cognitive and arousal reduction treatments for test anxiety. Results indicated cognitive therapy was more effective in reducing anxiety in the analogue testing situation and improving grade point average than other treatment and control procedures.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedGeer, Carol A.; Hurst, James C. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1976
A Sex of Subject x Sex of Counselor interaction in the desensitization of test anxiety among 44 college students suggested consideration of the sex variable. Results showed significant treatment effects by both male and female counselors and a significant interaction effect by the male counselor with female subjects. (Author)
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Counseling Effectiveness, Desensitization
Reister, Barry W.; And Others – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1977
Investigated relative effectiveness of rational behavior therapy and systematic desensitization in the treatment of state (test) anxiety and trait anxiety. There were no significant differences between the rational behavior and systematic desensitization groups in regard to test anxiety reduction, but the behavior group did have significantly…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Change, College Students, Comparative Analysis
