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Dilley, Josiah S. – Counseling and Values, 1975
The article discusses the value of using mental imagery (MI) in personal efforts to achieve life goals. The process of relaxing, reducing fear, and remembering is described, followed by a discussion of MI and self-worth. Other issues mentioned are the strengthening and weakening of behavior, and resistance. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Conditioning, Desensitization, Helping Relationship

Cornish, Richard D.; Dilley, Josiah S. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1973
Systematic desensitization, implosive therapy, and study counseling have all been effective in reducing test anxiety. In addition, systematic desensitization has been compared to study counseling for effectiveness. This study compares all three methods and suggests that systematic desentization is more effective than the others, and that implosive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Anxiety, College Students, Counseling Techniques