Foulds reported earlier in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology a study investigating the relationship between counselor level of self-actualization and level of interpersonal functioning with clients. A significant positive relationship was found, particular personality characteristics involved were identified, and the implications were discussed. The contradictory results obtained in replication are reported in this study, and comment is made upon the suggestions originally advanced.
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