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Toward Resolution of the Dependency Premature Termination Paradox for Females in Psychotherapy
Heilbrun, Alfred B. Jr.
J Consult Clin Psychol, 34, 3, 382-385, Jun '70
Paradoxical behavior of dependent P females tending to leave psychotherapy prematurely has been linked to the initial tendency of male therapists to be nondirective with females. The proposal was tested by having 43 college females state preferences for directive or nondirective therapist statements on an otherwise verbatim therapy transcript involving a college female client. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Females, Males, Psychological Needs, Psychologists, Psychotherapy, Therapists, Therapy
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