This paper analyzes development of group structure in terms of the stimulus-sampling perspective. Learning is the continual sampling of possibilities, with those reinforced possibilities increasing in probability of occurance. This contingency learning approach is tested experimentally. (NG)

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of varying leader selection systems on the performance of political decision-making groups (judges). The type of leadership choice of the court was the independent variable and degree of dissent the dependent variable. As predicted, merit choice had less dissent. (NG)

The relative influence of counselor status on subjects' perceptions of the counselor was examined. Counselor behavior produced a main effect on each of the six dependent measures, while counselor introduction produced a main effect on only Counselor Competence and Counselor Comfort. Implications are discussed. (Author)

Two counseling-analogue studies compared empathic-listening and active advice-giving styles of telephone counseling with college undergraduate participants. Results consistently indicated significant participant preference for active advice giving on overall call evaluation and on the two major factors (Helpfulness of Call and Helper Likability)…

Investigates the effects of various source characteristics on the persuasiveness of communications in the area of public health and presents evidence suggesting that a peer appeal can be more effective than a persuasive attempt by a source from a different age group. (MH)

Discusses a study based on the assumption that change of meaning is, under certain circumstances, of fundamental importance to the information integration process. (MH)

Is a brief description of the pioneering postdivorce counseling service of the Conciliation Court of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, California. Discusses rationale for the program, goals and procedures, clinical questions generated by postdivorce counseling, and the psychodynamics of postdivorce conflicts. (Author)

Focus is on common forms of group resistance and ways of dealing with group resistance and ways of dealing with group resistance. When resistance is expected as a part of the therapeutic process, the counselor has less ego involvement in the resistance and is less likely to respond with countertransference. (Author)

Investigates certain subtle extraverbal cues and whether these relate to accord or discord between newlywed couples. (MH)

Examines some of the considerations that a counselor must face when counseling a homosexual client. (HMV)

Presents a theoretical foundation for the use of structured exercises in group counseling with a discussion of implications for practice. (Author)

Explains an exercise useful for basic speech course instruction designed to facilitate interaction with strangers. (MH)

Therapeutic hours conducted by analytically oriented, experientially oriented, and nonprofessional therapists were rated along eight process dimensions. Only patient negativism and patient exploration failed to yield significant effects. Replicated the findings of previous analogue investigations. (Author)

Because of their traditional base as the primary available emergency "field" service in a community, a mental health emergency program must have a cooperative working relationship with law enforcement. Presented at the Ninth Annual Meeting of the American Association of Suicidology, Los Angeles, California, April 29-May 2, 1976. (Author)

Discusses a study designed to explore behavior changes in subjects' performances as a function of evaluative feedback and examines the relations between judgements of physical attractiveness and social competence. (MH)