Effects of a group rational-emotive behavior therapy program on the type A behavior pattern
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1996
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Moller A.T.
Botha H.C.
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A sample of 44 male Type A insurance representatives, selected by means of the Videotaped Structured Interview, were randomly assigned to a treatment (n=22) and a delayed treatment control group (n=22). The treatment group participated in 9 weekly sessions of group Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and were followed up after 10 weeks. After the control period, the delayed treatment contro group received the same treatment program. Repeated measurements were obtained by means of the Videotaped Structured Interview, Jenkins Activity Survey, Cook-Medley Hostility Scale, and Type A Cognitive Questionnaire. Self and spouse/friend ratings of Type A behavior were obtained by means of the Bortner Rating Scale. Analysis indicated that, compared to the control condition, the therapy significantly reduced the intensity of Type A behavior and its time urgency component. These improvements were maintained at follow-up and were accompanied by self-reports of significant positive changes in Type A behavior and irrational beliefs.
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adaptive behavior, adult, article, clinical trial, controlled clinical trial, controlled study, follow up, group therapy, human, male, middle aged, personality test, psychotherapy, randomized controlled trial, treatment outcome, type A behavior, Adaptation, Psychological, Adult, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Personality Assessment, Psychotherapy, Group, Psychotherapy, Rational-Emotive, Treatment Outcome, Type A Personality
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Psychological Reports
78
3 PART 1
78
3 PART 1