The development of instruments to assess behavior therapy training
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Abstract
Training programs in behavior therapy are increasing rapidly. However, research on the efficacy of these programs is almost non-existent. With this in view, two instruments were developed to evaluate one set of therapist behaviors: social skill training (SST). The self report questionnaire of therapists' knowledge did not prove reliable. Observer ratings of therapist behavior (RTBS) in a simulated situation reached 0.85 reliability. Eight therapists experienced in social skill training proved superior to 8 inexperienced therapists on the total ratings of therapist behavior score.