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Peer reviewedBarnard, William A.; And Others – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents study results examining social pressure within sexually homogenous groups. Explains that cohesiveness, based on common beliefs, was established in half of the sample while prevented in the remainder. Reports that groups were required to reach consensus after conflict was introduced. Concludes that low cohesion groups showed the greatest…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Conflict, Discussion Groups, Females
Miller, Duane I.; And Others – 1984
The impact of individual characteristics on the attitudes and performance of students in a college psychology course using the guided design approach was examined. With this teaching method students work in groups to solve problems, gaining experience in the cognitive processes of concept reorganization, symbolic translation, data interpretation,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Decision Making, Educational Research, Group Behavior
