This study compared reality therapy and person-centered therapy practiced by an African American counselor and a European American counselor African American Job Corps participants were randomly assigned to view one offour videotapes of simulated counseling sessions. Results indicate a statistically significant difference between reality therapy and person-centered therapy, and between an African American counselor and a European American counselor Higher ratings were given to reality therapy over person-centered therapy and to an African American male counselor over a European American male counselor
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