The socialization process that changes a nurse from a caregiver to a teacher of the knowledge and skills that underlie caregiving is discussed. Role theory is presented as one context through which this socialization process can be guided. Individuals are encouraged to learn problem-solving mechanisms to cope with expected role conflict and…

Author believes that the application of the Decision-Making Model to the removal of "discrepancies" allows the teachers and other school agents to proceed with changes in an orderly and rational manner. (Author)

After pointing out that the concept of competition lies at the roots of our economic system, the author points out that competition is not always a good thing. (Editor)

The author Concludes from the discussion that; (a) war is not yet absolute; (b) violence against persons is understandable when other channels for conflict are closed; (c) neurosis and war possess positive as well as negative pulls; and (d) normality and law and order may be verbalized goals that are rejected as achieved. (Author)

In-house evaluators must develop evaluation procedures that accommodate not only their own professional standards but also the problem-solving styles of the organizations they serve. This article describes how a small sample of evaluators have adapted their methods to their contexts. (Author)

The article gives parents of a handicapped child a five step problem solving approach to solving conflict with the child's school. (DB)

Possible legal justifications for "reasons"--statements that justify conclusions--are discussed. It is suggested that justification is a concept that should be taken seriously and is one that is guided by objective standards, authority, tautology, tradition, consequences, comparison, intuitive moral sense, internal consistency, determinism, or…

Using video to communicate between two opposing groups lets each side work through the issue's emotional aspects and outlines possible solutions. (Author/JOW)

Used the Interpersonal Conflict Coding Scheme to examine the conflict expression episode and the conflict resolution episode and to evaluate utterances of six problem-solving groups. Developed interaction profiles of conflict expression and conflict resolution episodes and initial, middle, and final group stages. (RC)

The author claims that open communication and extended dialog can be destructive, while bargaining and compromise can be more successful in resolving conflict. She discusses origins of the communication myth, situations where communication fails, alternatives to destructive dialogue, acknowledging incompatibility, the bargaining process, and…

Interpersonal problem solving (IPS) is often difficult for learning disabled students. Two model IPS interventions, an elementary and a secondary, are described. Key components in both models include alternative and consequential thinking, skills implementation, and a "stop and think" approach to problem resolution. (Author/DB)

Summarizes a study of 42 preschoolers that focused on children's capabilities for nonviolent conflict resolution and sharing behaviors. The subjects were somewhat flexible at modifying their egocentricity in "giving-in-sharing" in an environment fostering reciprocity (justice) and security. (19 references) (MLH)

Examines tactics undergraduate students use for avoiding and cutting arguments short. Finds that the episodes that were cut short were also the ones highest in explicitness and destructiveness. Suggests that cutting short, rather than avoidance, is the preferred solution to explicit, destructive conflicts. (CR)

A study involving 117 children with and without mental retardation in grades 1 through 5 found children with mental retardation had difficulty recognizing benign intention social cues that accompanied a negative event, had difficulty varying their social strategies to fit the social conflict, and often suggested appealing to authority. (Contains…