Two investigations used the instrumental-expressive role distinction to shape counseling behaviors and found these orientations differentially affecting subjects' preferences for therapists. Though similarity of role failed to influence choice of therapists, subjects who devalued their ability to cope with a psychological problem were attracted to the instrumental therapist, gave the therapist more responsibility for treatment outcome, and showed stronger identification with an opposite-sex parent.
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