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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
Download full textMurk, Peter J. – 1994
Using a brief experiential group activity called "Choosing a Color Exercise" as an introductory measure, this paper explains the basics of group dynamics and reviews the major theoretical relationships between the group's structure, the dynamics of maintenance and task behaviors, and effective individual performances. The types of functional and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Group Behavior, Group Discussion, Group Dynamics
