Role of Task and Interpersonal Variables in Differential Perception of Short-Term Insight-Oriented and Behavior Therapy
This investigation concerned identifying the kinds of therapeutic variables considered by observers both to differentiate between and to contribute to clients' positive change in behavioral and insight-oriented therapies. The observers were 141 introductory psychology students who viewed the sixth session of either a behavioral or an insight approach. They completed the Truax Relationship Questionnaire, Barak and La Crosse Counselor Rating Form, and Sloane, et al. Psychotherapy Questionnaire which tap a range of potentially relevant therapeutic variables. A number of multiple regression analyses showed a significant differential perception of the two theoretical orientations. The unique and relative contributions of task and interpersonal variables are highlighted.