Examined techniques of persuasion used in self-help organization for persons with mental problems. Concludes that successful affiliation with the group is a conversion process and that, although acceptance of the organizational ideology may facilitate an individual member's recovery, it simultaneously reinforces an understanding of mental problems…

Argues that both small group behavior and writing processes are involved in the writing of group reports. (SRT)

Describes a guidance co-op program which uses group counseling and team teaching methods. Describes the benefits of this approach and of the contact with employers. Notes the draw back of time taken away from other counseling duties. (ABB)

Suggests applying an intergroup conflict management strategy to the processing of a case study as a method of teaching conflict management skills in organizational training workshops. (MS)

To examine the effect of self-disclosure of interpersonal feedback, two human relations groups (N=33) completed bipolar scales rating the value of feedback. Results found correlations between the number of valuable feedbacks received and given by members, and perceptions by self and others as sources of valuable feedback and number of valuable…

Addresses the need for a theoretical analysis of the peer tutoring process by discussing: definitions of the process, the psychological and educational processes in peer tutoring as a learning and teaching experience, and the conceptualization of peer tutoring as a cooperative social system and a group reward structure. (Author/ABB)

Charges that although the potent influence of the peer group on the psychosocial development of adolescents is undisputed, most clinical writings portray it in a one-sided vein. Proposes a more balanced view of adolescent group life with emphasis on the adaptive and growth-promoting aspects. (JAC)

Explores the effectiveness of leader interventions in breaking down resistance in a therapy group for battered women (N=6). Session records were analyzed. Results indicated that therapists' statements had a direct influence on client responses. Concluded that a moderate level of interpretation is most effective for maintaining minimum resistance…

Harmonious working relationships among school board members can result when members strive for cooperation rather than unanimity, engage in frank discussion, treat others with respect, identify someone who can promote compromise, involve the superintendent, and consider improving organizational communication and functioning by hiring consultants,…

Describes a step-by-step procedure for undertaking role play in interpersonal skills training which uses trainerless groups of three to reduce threat and make giving and receiving of personal feedback easier. Briefs used by role plays (consultant, client, observer), setting up triads, undertaking role plays, and additional ground rules are noted.…

Team evaluation of beginning teachers is an effective way to improve the novice teacher's techniques. Organizing a team through a process of selection, postselection, and maintenance is helpful in achieving a collective goal. (DF)

Analyzed 410 items of interpersonal feedback from nine groups for message content quality and recipient acceptance. Explored the effects of leader versus member delivery, session of delivery, and feedback valence on dependent measures. Leader feedback was highest in quality, and positive feedback was more accepted than negative feedback. (BH)

To give trainees a deeper level of experience, instructors often use role plays. In a role play, of course, learners enact the situation rather than merely talk about it. In a significant way, role plays let learners escape the environment of the classroom in order to behave as they would in real life. (SSH)

Discusses a group problem-solving method in conflict resolution which consists of three phases: problem identification (four steps); analysis (two steps); and synthesis (three steps). A matrix format for evaluating alternative solutions in terms of essential and desirable criteria or conditions, with a complete analysis of each step, is included.…

Examined the performance of individuals (N=76) in brainstorming groups to determine the relationships among communication apprehension, ambiguity tolerance, perceptions of task attraction, and individual ideation output. Results indicated that high producers of ideas perceived the task as more attractive, were low in communication apprehension and…