Determining effective modes for counseling clients of varying competencies

Investigated whether the level of academic, social, or athletic success of peer social models used in counseling influences students of differing success levels. 9 audiotape models representing 3 levels of academic, athletic, or social success were discussed in 1 interview setting future career-related decisions and how to get relevant information with 189 11th grade males in 4 schools. 36 students served as no treatment control S. Findings were: (a) different athletic and academic model success levels caused significant differences in frequency of information-seeking by Ss, (b) mean frequencies in general suggested a Subject Success Level * Model Success Level * Counselor-School interaction, (c) experimental Ss did not consistently seek more information than control Ss. (23 ref.)