A select sample of 72 lower-division college students were exposed to a 3-wk. lecture presentation of Rational Emotive Therapy to determine the effectiveness of the therapy in reducing students' stress. In a control group were 39 upper-division college students. Both groups were given a pretest and posttest. While the results were varied, a reduction in stress was noted so further research appears appropriate.
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