Findings suggest a stable sex difference in response to outsiders which has roots in child's early developmental history. Boys were more friendly to newcomers than girls were. (NH)

To provide life-like environments in group counseling situations, the Helping Relation Video Tape was developed. Originally designed as a group test measuring individual responses, the tapes were later used at a counseling summer course and in training undergraduates. Other uses of the HRUT concept are suggested. (Author/CG)

Describes a pilot project designed to develop a textbook to help teach sixth graders develop positive attitudes towards the law, the community, and themselves. (RB)

Many school districts are using human relations training and organization development to help groups solve problems, set goals, and work toward achieving objectives. (Author)

This study provides a method for evaluating interpersonal perceptions within a group in a relatively precise way. The unique aspect of this procedure is its revelation of attitudes which are usually not expressed. (Author)

The concept of office landscaping creates an open, flexible layout by grouping office workers, supervisors, and their stations in patterns that depend on group communication and interdepartmental work flow relationships. (Author)

A study to find out effects of group members' need for achievement on the effectiveness of four types of leadership behavior. (Author/RA)

The results of this study indicated that participation in the encounter group experience did not effect any measured changes in members' self-concepts that were any different from those in the discussion groups or the controls. (Author)

A Group and Interpersonal Relations Seminar using two training formats differing in their residential nature was investigated for opinion change in democratic leadership. (Author/EB)

The haphazard use of powerful group methods by untrained practitioners who lead a single demonstration or workshop can be dangerous. Such leaders seldom consider the damage that can be done either to the participants themselves or to those interacting with the participants after the workshop is over. (Author)