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Dies, Robert R. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1970
As predicted, approval dependent" persons were more likely to rationalize or excuse the failure" by blaming various experimental factors and/or their partners, but this was always done within the limits of a generalized tendency to seek social acceptance by expressing attitudes complimentary to other persons or situations. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Competence
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Chelune, Gordon J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1977
Reactions of observers, classified as either high or low in self-disclosure flexibility, to high and low behavioral samples of self-disclosure to a stranger were examined. Results suggest self-disclosure flexibility reflects perceptual awareness of social-situational norms governing the appropriateness of self-disclosing behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Interaction Process Analysis, Interpersonal Competence
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Twentyman, Craig T.; McFall, Richard M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1975
A group of college males who had reported themselves unable to interact with women were contacted and asked to record every interaction for a week. Following this period a series of behavioral tests was given. After pretesting shy subjects were randomly assigned to a control group or a treatment group. Treatment improved social skills. (Author/HMV)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Strategies, College Students, Dating (Social)