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Peer reviewedDeane, Frank P.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1992
Examined whether preparation decreases state anxiety and improves therapy outcome. One-half of 138 psychotherapy outpatients viewed preparatory videotape, whereas controls waited equivalent period before first appointment. Prepared clients had more accurate expectations about psychotherapy and lower state anxiety than did controls. At 2-month…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Expectation, Foreign Countries, Outcomes of Treatment
