Therapist warmth: Necessary or sufficient condition in behavioral desensitization?

Discusses the theoretical limitations of R. J. Morris and K. R. Suckerman's (see PA, Vols 52:6020 and 52:8353) conclusion that therapist warmth is a necessary condition for effecting positive change with desensitization. It is argued that the only inference consistent with their data is that wa...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1975-08, Vol.43 (4), p.584-585
1. Verfasser:	Wolowitz, Howard M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Empathy Human Psychotherapeutic Outcomes Systematic Desensitization Therapy Therapist Characteristics
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Zusammenfassung:	Discusses the theoretical limitations of R. J. Morris and K. R. Suckerman's (see PA, Vols 52:6020 and 52:8353) conclusion that therapist warmth is a necessary condition for effecting positive change with desensitization. It is argued that the only inference consistent with their data is that warmth, not desensitization, is responsible for the observed changes.
ISSN:	0022-006X 1939-2117
DOI:	10.1037/h0076889