Undergraduates viewed videotaped counseling sessions, defined by verbal and nonverbal variables and two male counselors. Use of interpretation and responsive nonverbal behavior was perceived as more expert, attractive, and trustworthy than restatement and unresponsive nonverbal behavior. Counselor verbal intervention interacted with nonverbal…

Examines the function of interpretation in counseling independent of its theoretical content. Reviews theory and research to yield three contrasting models of the function of interpretation in the change process. Discusses the relative merits of the three models of change and their implications for research. (Author)