Comment on the Morris and Suckerman study of therapist warmth as a factor in automated systematic desensitization

Delineates methodological shortcomings of the experiment of R. J. Morris and K. R. Suckerman and argues that their generalization--that therapist warmth is necessary for effecting positive change with desensitization--is not justified by their research. (25 ref)

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Published in:Journal of consulting and clinical psychology 1976-06, Vol.44 (3), p.483-485
Main Author: McGlynn, F. Dudley
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Empathy
Human
Systematic Desensitization Therapy
Therapist Characteristics
Voice
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Summary:Delineates methodological shortcomings of the experiment of R. J. Morris and K. R. Suckerman and argues that their generalization--that therapist warmth is necessary for effecting positive change with desensitization--is not justified by their research. (25 ref)
ISSN:0022-006X
1939-2117
DOI:10.1037/0022-006X.44.3.483