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Imbrogno, Salvatore – 1983
A policy system design that can benefit from the dynamics of small group behavior without suffering from the adverse effects associated with group thinking, in which the members of small groups acquire a concurrence seeking tendency, is comprised of three subsystem functions: (1) a sub-system normative function which requires that small groups be…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Decision Making, Group Dynamics, Models

Constantine, Larry L. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1983
Develops a detailed profile of dysfunction and disablement in the open family system: its intrinsic defects, response to crisis, and likely process of breakdown when overstressed. Suggests that somatic symptoms of stress in children may grow out of accelerated independence combined with parental overinvolvement. (JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Decision Making, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Problems
Nelson, Randolph J. – 1980
A systems model is presented which combines critical incident research techniques and systems methodology to improve individual decision-making. The model: (1) revolves around a critical incident approach to understanding personal history of decision-making in several environments such as family, educational, and vocational; (2) utilizes the…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Critical Incidents Method, Decision Making
Turner, Carol J. – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1979
Describes a framework for systematic decision making by career counselors. The counselor who uses this model selects an intervention based upon the client's presenting request and the counselor's assessment. This framework was developed for use with both adolescents and adults. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Guidance