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Reeve, Johnmarshall; Cole, Steven G. – 1985
In this study, 120 introductory psychology students participated in an experimental game designed to be manipulated by the use of cooperative cues. These are variables introduced into a social situation that function to guide the group toward collaboration. Prior research has focused on the effect of single cues and has produced mixed results,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperation, Group Behavior, Higher Education
Wallace, Les; Baxter, Leslie – 1973
Full study of small group communication must include consideration of task and socio-emotional dimensions, especially in relation to group problem solving. Thirty small groups were tested for their reactions in various "ad hoc" conflict resolution situations. Instructions to the groups were (1) no problem-solving instructions (control),…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Discussion Groups
Watson, Eugene R. – High Sch J, 1969
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
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DeStephen, Rolayne S. – Small Group Behavior, 1983
Analyzed the complete interaction of high and low consensus groups in a basic small group course. Interaction analysis indicated that both the relational and content levels of communication are significantly different for high versus low consensus groups. The conclusion that increased feedback leads to decision satisfaction was confirmed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Testing, Decision Making
Firestien, Roger L.; McCowan, Richard J. – Creativity Research Journal, 1988
Differences were investigated between communication behaviors of small groups trained or not trained in creative problem-solving. The 110 members of groups trained in problem solving participated more, criticized ideas less, supported ideas more, exhibited more verbal and nonverbal indications of humor, and produced more ideas than the 90…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Kline, John A. – 1976
Consensus is important in the making of a policy decision. If a decision is reached without consensus, morale and unit satisfaction may both suffer. With genuine consensus, a unit tends to willingly support and implement the new policy. After analyzing how observed small groups had actually reached consensus, the following ten techniques were…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Jennings, Russell W. – 1973
"Pacification" as a technique of social control has a negative effect because of its destructive or disintegrative impact on behaviors of individuals in social or problem-solving situations. "Pacification" uses communication techniques which discount some aspect of the problem-solving process: the problem itself, its…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Decision Making Skills, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Holdridge, William E.; Lashbrook, William B. – 1972
One hundred and ten college students, placed in 22 problem solving discussion groups, interacted for three fifty minute periods each. Three trained observers systematically recorded the interaction. Group members were classified as being task or socio-emotionally oriented and the functional leader in each group was identified by role category.…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis
Hill, Richard J. – 1970
How feedback affects small-group processes and group outcomes and how these outcomes vary with computer-assisted or experimenter-assisted modes of supplying feedback were investigated. Feedback theory was conceptualized through a work-emotionality framework. Theoretical constructs were operationalized through the use of Boyd's three-channel mode…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computers, Decision Making Skills, Feedback
Chang, Gen Ling; Wells, Gordon – 1987
Noting that collaboration can enhance children's ability to solve problems of increasing difficulty, this paper discusses the theory of collaborative talk in the classroom and how it can be applied. The first section of the paper introduces the notion of collaborative talk by describing a classroom setting and offering an excerpt of two children…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cooperation
Chapanis, Alphonse – 1978
The techniques, procedures, and principal findings of 15 different experiments in a research program on interactive communication are summarized in this paper. Among the principal findings reported are that: problems are solved faster in communication modes that have a voice channel than in those that do not have a voice channel, modes of…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Communication Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis