English's (1975) concept of the three-cornered contract is developed further by adding the idea of psychological distance and then combining these ideas with other TA concepts and group leadership theories. Four types of psychological distance and the TA concepts useful in diagnosing them are described, along with a number of possible consequences and risks linked to each type.
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