1989
DOI: 10.1002/1097-4679(198911)45:6<980::aid-jclp2270450624>3.0.co;2-1
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Effect of therapist title on perceived competence of a female therapist

Abstract: A videotaped segment of a female therapist and female client was shown to groups of male and female undergraduates (N = 278) under six conditions. At the bottom of the screen one of the following six captions was presented: Dr. (name) and client, Ms. (name) and client, Mrs. (name) and client, Miss (name) and client, First and last name and client, and no caption. The students rated the therapist on 11 variables related to competence. Females tended to rate the therapist higher, and isolated effects for title w… Show more

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“…In summary, it must be noted that previous research in this area is sparse. The present results are inconsistent with those of Holmes and Post (1986). There are numerous possibilities for further research in this area.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
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“…In summary, it must be noted that previous research in this area is sparse. The present results are inconsistent with those of Holmes and Post (1986). There are numerous possibilities for further research in this area.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…With regard to the Holmes and Post (1986) data on gender, it was found that males rated the therapist higher on 9 of 11 characteristics. The present data show that females rated the therapist higher on two qualities (Ability to Help and Warmth).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 96%
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