Date of Award

4-1984

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Norman M. Peterson

Second Advisor

Dr. Richard Malott

Third Advisor

Dr. David Lyon

Access Setting

Masters Thesis-Open Access

Abstract

This study was designed to train college students to interview effectively for a job. Ten upper-level students were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group participated in a 16-hour training program consisting of modeling coaching, behavior rehearsal, peer and trainer feedback and instructional training. The techniques were used to train students to interview effectively, using the appropriate verbal behavior and nonverbal behavior. The control group's training consisted of a videotape and reading materials. There were significant differences between groups on the verbal behavior, but not on the nonverbal behaviors.

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