Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of medication versus relaxation in four treatment groups. The efficacy of a specific treatment group was indicated by a diminuation of symptoms of anxiety as measured on various scales. The measures used were the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale, a Physicians' Symptom Rating Scale, a Patient Symptom Rating Scale, and a skin potential response (SPR) reading. Each measure was taken prior to and after treatment and the change scores were examined to ascertain any differences between treatments in the reduction of measured anxiety. Results indicate that no statistically significant difference was exhibited between groups in a given treatment's ability to reduce anxiety-related signs. The implications of this lack of statistical significance between treatments is discussed in view of the literature which suggests there are serious contraindications for minor tranquilizer usage. Implications for future research are discussed.
Musick, Mary Nolan (1981). The effect of relaxation training and minor tranquilizer use in the treatment of anxiety symptoms with university students. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -647461.