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The effects of self-selection on trainees' verbal helping skills performance

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The authors thank Anthony R. D'Augelli for his comments and suggestions. This research was supported by a Faculty Research Fund Grant from the College of Human Development, Pennsylvania State University.

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Ginsberg, M.R., Danish, S.J. The effects of self-selection on trainees' verbal helping skills performance. Am J Commun Psychol 7, 577–581 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00894052

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