“…In addition, the counselor's qualities of unconditional positive regard and a nonpossessive attitude toward the client also enhance the perception of the counselor as an attractive individual. As is the case with perceived expertness and trustworthiness, there are several studies that support the concept of counselor social attractiveness (Carter, 1978;Cash, Begley, McCown, & Weise, 1975;Cheney, 1975;Kerr & Dell, 1976;Lacrosse, 1975;Lewis &Walsh, 1978;Schmidt & Strong, 1971;Sell, 1974;Vargas & Borkowski, 1982).…”