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The article reports on the interaction effects of internal vs. external locus of control and directive vs. nondirective therapy. It examines critically studies that claim that internals are more successful in nondirective therapy and externals in directive therapy. One purpose of the present paper is to review these studies to show that deficiencies either in design, method of statistical analysis, or measures of outcome raise questions as to the real support they lend to the interaction hypothesis.

This article discusses directive psychotherapy. The purpose of, this paper is to discuss the nature, indications and contraindications of methods of therapy involving pressure or coercion. Pressure is defined as the bringing to bear upon the client of stimulation tending to direct action toward specific goals. Coercion involves restraint or regulation by force, usually by law or authority, compelling or constraining the! client to comply with directions. Pressure will usually involve influences which leave ultimate responsibility for conformance up to the client himself, while coercion requires mandatory conformance.