The results support the use of the FCGI as a research tool; the assurance that responses will not affect incarceration generally results in truthful responding. Under conditions where such assurance could not be given, scores should be interpreted cautiously since subjects may then have reason to falsify responses. (Author)

Study results suggest that various perceptual styles and stereotypes exist, counselor perceptions may be as descriptive of the counselor as they are of the client, and perceptions may influence interactions between the counselor and client. (Author)