Among the effects of trainers on their T Groups was that trainer empathy and security were related to liking for the trainer and perceived member learning. Trainer affection, tendencies to reward and punish, and openess showed no or little relationship to participant learning. (Author)

The authors promote the position that the benefits tend to exceed the pitfalls of dual facilitation of intense small group experience and should become a more standard feature of laboratory training, for reasons of new trainer development, better learning experience for participants, and continuing skill development of experienced trainers. (AJ)

This article reviews developments in the small group training field, provides a brief historical perspective on group training and working definitions for some of the more frequently mentioned types of small groups and comments on research on professional and ethical issues. Comment by James D. Beck follows. (Author/CJ)

This book includes 37 selected articles and extensive editorial comments on the laboratory approach to sensitivity training. The book focuses on the following aspects of T-Groups: descriptions of and reactions to T-Groups; the processes and outcomes of T-Groups; leadership and member roles; goals, methods, and results; applications in the home,…

Based on experiential learning models for improvement of individual behavior and teamwork effectiveness, this handbook is designed to assist personnel in the Veterans Administration (VA) health delivery system with interpersonnel processes that will improve organizational effectiveness. Chapter 1 contains background information concerning the…

Developmental trends in two 10-man training groups were studied by checklist and rating scale techniques throughout a four-day laboratory. Differences in the developmental patterns of the two T Groups are interpreted as consequences of the contrasting approaches of the trainers. (Author)

Concentrating on theory and practice on sensitivity training groups (T groups) in human relations training laboratories, this study investigates aspects of the process whereby participants are said to learn cooperatively about their group and about themselves as members. As evidenced by training "dilemmas" noted in the literature, relevant T group…