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Tindall, Jeffry H.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1982
Examined the interaction patterns of adult creative problem solvers within small, leaderless groups. Presented divergent thinking problems to two groups and categorized their discussions. Results indicated the creative person plays a central role in determining task-oriented directions by initiating and receiving more orienting behaviors. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creativity, Group Dynamics, Individual Characteristics

Desmond, Richard E.; Seligman, Milton – Small Group Behavior, 1977
Analyzes research studies of leaderless groups in terms of specific variables which seem to be important for each study. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Group Therapy, Interaction Process Analysis

Stanton, H. E. – Small Group Behavior, 1975
The Gross Self-Insight Scale was administered to an encounter group and a control group before and after the group experience. The scale was found to have very high reliabiltiy and moderately high validity. Observation of the encounter group members' behavior supported the change in the scale scores of group members. (SE)
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Group Dynamics, Measurement Techniques, Psychological Characteristics

Conyne, Robert K.; Rapin, Lynn S. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
Compares the relative effectiveness of facilitator-directed (FD) and self-directed (SD) programmed treatments on the same participants. The programmed treatments were tested for their capacity to induce change in the quality of group member verbal interaction, and for their differential semantic meaning. Results are inconclusive. (Author/HMV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Graduate Students, Group Dynamics

Hazell, Joseph William – Small Group Behavior, 1975
The author describes a technique used in encounter groups, called query, which is action oriented and aims at promoting the self insight of group members. Asking questions of one another and role playing are two major aspects of the technique described. (SE)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Feedback, Group Dynamics, Group Structure

Conyne, Robert K.; Rapin, Lynn S. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
This study compared the effectiveness of facilitator-directed and self-directed personal growth group treatments toward inducing therapeutic verbal interaction. An interaction process analysis approach, the Hill Interaction Matrix (HIM) statement-by-statement system, was used to examine treatment differences. (Author)
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Leadership Styles

Conyne, Robert K.; Rapin, Lynn S. – Small Group Behavior, 1977
This study of group process evaluated the relative effectiveness of facilitator-directed (FD) and self-directed (SD) personal growth group treatments in inducing change in the level of group member interaction. Examination of treatment effectiveness was accomplished through an interaction process analysis approach, the Hill Interaction…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Graduate Students, Group Dynamics, Individual Development

Herman, Reg – Small Group Behavior, 1983
Explores the background and rationale of efforts to develop LOGS: a Language of Group Skills which encodes a core of six group competencies in behavioral terms. Joins the organizational development concept of a common language for management to the adult education concept of self-directed learning. (LLL)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Decision Making Skills, Foreign Countries, Group Behavior

Wright, Fred – Small Group Behavior, 1976
Defines the self-study group and differentiates it from other laboratory training groups. Investigates the effects of sex and style of the facilitators on group members. Presented at the American Group Psychotherapy Association Convention, Boston, Mass., February, 1976. (HMV)
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Laboratory Training

Wollert, Richard W.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1982
Members of two types of self-help groups assessed the occurence of various helping processes in their groups. Found self-help groups emphasized supportive and expressive processes while avoiding confrontive processes; and behavioral techniques were used more frequently by behavioral control groups than by stress coping groups. (RC)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis