To assess whether there are different stereotypes for male and female therapists held by male and female perceivers and to examine ceiling effects on the short Counselor Rating Form 308 undergraduate students evaluated a male or female “psychologist who provides therapy.” Differences were found in attractiveness by therapists' sex and raters' familiarity with therapy. Subjects' sex and familiarity also affected ratings of expertness and trustworthiness. No interactions were found. High means indicated a ceiling effect.
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