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Lay Theories Of Psychotherapy And Perceptions Of Therapists: A Replication And Extension Of Furnham And Wardley

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Clinical Psychology

Volume

50

Issue

4

First Page

624

Last Page

632

Abstract

This study examined laypersons' perceptions of psychotherapy, the experience of psychotherapy clients, and therapist credibility. Most of Furnham and Wardley's recent findings of positive and realistic lay views on psychotherapy and therapists were replicated. Age, sex, and psychological experience mediated some beliefs about therapy and clients' experiences. Although positive views were associated with higher ratings on some aspects of therapist credibility, only the modality of the therapy (behavior vs. client‐centered vs. rational‐emotive individual therapy) influenced perceptions of overall credibility. Neither the fee charged nor the participant's sex had any effect on perceptions of therapist credibility. Copyright © 1994 Wiley Periodicals, Inc., A Wiley Company

Department

Department of Psychology

Original Publication Date

1-1-1994

DOI of published version

10.1002/1097-4679(199407)50:4<624::AID-JCLP2270500420>3.0.CO;2-I

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