Most characteristic items |
31 - T asks for more information or elaboration. |
8.28 |
8.25 |
8.20 |
8.32 |
8,36 |
6 - T is sensitive to C’s feelings. |
8.20 |
8.08 |
8.20 |
8.26 |
8.29 |
28 - T accurately perceives the therapeutic process. |
8.06 |
7.67 |
7.95 |
8.18 |
8.14 |
3 - T’s remarks are aimed at encouraging C’s speech. |
7.70 |
8.17 |
7.95 |
7.65 |
7.07 |
88 - Material of the hour is meaningful and relevant to C’s conflicts. |
7.56 |
7.58 |
7.20 |
7.79 |
7.50 |
76 - T makes links between C’s feelings and experience. |
7.45 |
7.17 |
7.75 |
7.32 |
7.57 |
77 - T’s interaction with C is sensitive to the C’s level of development. |
7.35 |
7.42 |
7.65 |
7.35 |
- |
23 - Therapy session has a specific focus or theme. |
7.25 |
7.25 |
7.10 |
7.26 |
7.43 |
86 - T is confident, self-assured [vs; uncertain or unsure]. |
7.25 |
7.92 |
7.35 |
7.03 |
- |
82 - T helps C manage feelings. |
7.16 |
7.00 |
7.50 |
7.18 |
- |
38 - T and C demonstrate a shared vocabulary or understanding when referring to events or feelings. |
7.15 |
- |
7.30 |
7.09 |
7.36 |
67 - T interprets warded-off or unconscious wishes, feelings, or ideas. |
7.10 |
- |
7.30 |
7.38 |
7.36 |
97 - T emphasizes verbalization of internal states and affects. |
7.10 |
7.33 |
- |
7.18 |
- |
64 - C draws T into play. |
7.07 |
6.92 |
7.40 |
7.15 |
- |
69 - C’s current or recent life situation is emphasized. |
7.06 |
8.17 |
- |
- |
7.36 |
81 - T emphasizes feelings to help C experience them more deeply. |
- |
7.25 |
- |
- |
- |
65 - T clarifies, restates, or rephrases C’s communication. |
- |
7.08 |
- |
- |
- |
62 - T points out a recurrent theme in the C’s experience or conduct. |
- |
- |
7.30 |
- |
7.07 |
78 - C is compliant. |
- |
- |
6.90 |
- |
- |
72 - C is active. |
- |
- |
- |
7.03 |
7.36 |
75 - Interruptions, breaks in the treatment, or termination of therapy are discussed. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7.93 |
46 - T interprets the meaning of C’s play. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7.07 |
53 - C conveys awareness of own internal difficulties |
- |
- |
- |
- |
7.50 |
Least characteristic items |
1 - C expresses negative feelings (e.g., criticism, hostility) towards T [vs. express approval or admiration]. |
2.86 |
2.92 |
2.50 |
- |
- |
20 - C is provocative; challenges the T or rules and boundaries of the therapy hour. |
2.85 |
2.83 |
2.80 |
2.91 |
2.79 |
89 - T acts to strengthen existing defenses. |
2.65 |
- |
2.55 |
2.59 |
2.64 |
49 - C conveys or expresses mixed or conflicted feelings about the T. |
2.62 |
2.17 |
2.40 |
2.85 |
2.79 |
95 - C’s play lacks spontaneity. |
2.45 |
2.50 |
2.35 |
2.50 |
2.43 |
58 - C appears unwilling to examine thoughts, reactions, or motivations related to problems. |
2.43 |
2.50 |
2.65 |
2.38 |
2.21 |
42 - C ignores or rejects T’s comments and observations. |
2.15 |
2.33 |
2.25 |
2.12 |
1.93 |
26 - C is socially misattuned or inappropriate. |
2.02 |
2.25 |
2.10 |
2.03 |
1.71 |
17 - T actively exerts control over the interaction (e.g., structuring, introducing new topics). |
1.97 |
2.25 |
1.90 |
1.91 |
2.00 |
56 - C is distant from his or her feelings. |
1.91 |
1.58 |
2.10 |
1.94 |
1.86 |
18 - T is judgmental and conveys lack of acceptance. |
1.77 |
1.67 |
1.70 |
1.68 |
2.21 |
5 - C has difficulty understanding the T’s comments. |
1.73 |
1.75 |
1.70 |
1.76 |
- |
40 - C communicates without affect. |
1.72 |
1.75 |
1.65 |
1.71 |
1.86 |
41 - C does not feel understood by T. |
1.62 |
1.58 |
1.55 |
1.68 |
1.64 |
9 - T is nonresponsive [vs; affectively engaged]. |
1.12 |
1.25 |
1.15 |
1.09 |
1.07 |
57 - T attempts to modify distortions in C’s beliefs. |
- |
2.92 |
- |
- |
- |
37 - T behaves in a didactic manner. |
- |
- |
- |
2.79 |
2.36 |
5 - C has difficulty understanding the T’s comments. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
1.71 |