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Nelson, Linden; Madsen, Millard C. – 1968
To understand the developmental bases of moral-rational behavior in children, the effectiveness of four training paradigms in modifying social behavior was compared. The specific behavior studied was that of taking-turns in situations where mutual assistance was necessary in order for either of two children to receive prizes. The four training…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cooperation, Games, Interaction Process Analysis
Whale, W. B.; Brack, R. E. – 1972
The purpose of this paper is to review progress in the development of an instrument by which to study the dimension of teacher-student relationships that can be related to power, and by which to study the contribution of this dimension to the learning climate. Sections of the paper are: Theoretical Basis for an Instrument; Development of an…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Behavioral Science Research, Forced Choice Technique, Interaction Process Analysis
Roberts, William B.
The study presents the results of testing an original obersvation instrument designed to identify a power elite in multiple sessions of two eight-member adult discussion groups. Two questions guided the development of the study: (1) Can a power elite be identified in participation training groups? (2) Can an effective observation instrument with…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods