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Mathes, Eugene W.; Kahn, Arnold – 1973
The results of this investigation support, in part, the diffusion of responsibility hypothesis which states that antisocial behavior will occur whenever individuals are motivated to engage in socially-unacceptable behavior, and find themselves in a group of similarly motivated individuals. The mechanism by which this antisocial behavior is…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Group Dynamics, Motivation
LoGuidice, Michael; Brockway, Julie Stein; Cory, Diana M.; Esterman, Gail; Mitchell, Rebecca Lyden; Mitchell, Sarah G.; Futterman, Francine – Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, 2001
Discusses selection and planning of group activities based on stages of group development. Describes typical group processes and behaviors encountered at the beginning, middle, and end of an extended group experience. Outlines two beginning, two middle, and one ending activity, including basic parameters and brief instructions. (SV)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Group Activities, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Levine, John M.; Allen, Vernon L. – 1968
This paper presents a critical review of empirical and theoretical treatments of group reaction to attitudinal deviancy. Inspired by Festinger's (1950) ideas on resolution of attitudinal discrepancies in groups, Schachter (1951) conducted an experiment that has greatly influenced subsequent research and theory concerning reaction to attitudinal…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Group Dynamics, Group Norms
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Smeltzer, Larry R. – Journal of Business Communication, 1987
Indicates that, of the thirteen variables investigated, group support has the greatest relationship to work stress. Finds that role overload and responsibility for people are significantly related to behavioral style. Shows that group and individual level communication variables are more closely related to work stress than organizational…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Group Dynamics, Organizational Communication
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McPhee, Robert D. – Central States Speech Journal, 1986
Suggests an important modification to H. A. Simon's original Model of Interaction in social groups to (1) explain the emergence and organizational structure of communication, friendship, and activity patterns and (2) trace their effect on human sentiment. Indicates that the more frequently people interact with one another, the stronger their…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Communications, Group Dynamics
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Neimeyer, Greg J.; Merluzzi, Thomas V. – Small Group Behavior, 1982
Presents literature relevant to initial group structure and advances a model of group development based upon personal construct theory. The proposed model illuminates the relationship between initial structure and the psychological processes underlying group development. Research questions are posited to advance empirical tests of the model. (RC)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes, Contracts, Group Dynamics
Tesser, Abraham – 1978
Personal dispositional variables conflicting with social pressure and the resulting behavior, which follows a cusp catastrophe, were investigated. Female undergraduates (N=200) completed a set of attitude questionnaires using a Crutchfield console. Results indicate that: (1) when social pressure is low, behavior is a smooth, monotonic function of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Conflict Resolution, Group Dynamics
Gosling, Robert; And Others – 1967
These three British studies illustrate the use of small group methods to impart human relations knowledge and skills to professionals in medical and social services. The first paper deals with general practitioners who meet weekly over extended periods of time for case discussions. The second describes experiences of the Family Discussion Bureau…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Correctional Institutions, Group Dynamics, Human Relations
HOLMES, JACK A.; SINGER, HARRY – 1961
THIS EXPERIMENT WAS DESIGNED TO FURTHER EARLIER INVESTIGATIONS OF THE GENERAL "SUBSTRATA-FACTOR THEORY OF READING" AND TO TEST TWO HYPOTHESES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL OF SUCH KNOWN-GROUPS AS (1) TOTAL, (2) BOYS VERSUS GIRLS, (3) BRIGHT VERSUS DULL, (4) FAST VERSUS SLOW READERS, AND (5) POWERFUL VERSUS NONPOWERFUL READERS. THE MAJOR…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Sciences, Group Dynamics
Chan, Carole – 1975
Although the Southeast Asian refugees are regularly referred to only as Vietnamese, many are Cambodians, people different from the Vietnamese. It is true that Asian people have much more in common with one another than they have in common with non-Asians. While there are many attitudes and manners which Vietnamese and Cambodians share resulting…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Behavior Patterns, Cambodians, Cultural Differences