Tested validity of a model of the experiential learning process, based on personal construct theory using college student subjects (N=22). Unpredicted results seemed to indicate that subjects who felt accepted became more open in their experience and perhaps more propositional in the way in which they construed others. (Author/ABL)

Formulated hypotheses about relationship between two major dimensions of defensiveness: hostility and constriction. Examined defensive and elaborative responses reported by participants in sensitivity training groups. Results showed that individuals reporting defensive responses during human relations training laboratory were experiencing some…

Examined changes in individual construing processes for students in British institutes of higher learning, with reference to T-group or experiential learning group outcomes. Found little support for hypotheses that predict consistent positive change in participants' construct systems. Suggests that some participants developed greater interpersonal…

Discusses the social education derived from a group living community service program. Outlines the format and philosophy of the program, discusses the house meeting process, highlights the stages of intensifying tension and release, and defines the role of staff in assuring the group progression. (Author/LLL)

Outlines model of experiential learning process based on personal construct theory. Suggests that, through sensitivity training, participants' construct systems become modified, either by defining constructs to understand self and others, or by incorporating new themes into the construct system to provide broader understanding of interpersonal…