This study was undertaken to assess the nature of the distribution of interpersonal compatibility scores for therapists and clients as determined by the FIRO-B. Chi squared suggested that among this sample of 48 therapist-client dyads, the observed distribution of scores conformed to what might be expected from the theoretical normal distribution. It was suggested that standard deviation units be used to define experimental groups reflecting differential levels of compatibility of therapist and client.
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