This article reports on the contents, processes, and outcomes of one mode of inservice training: the two-day workshop. (Author)

A look at Media Management Grid, a tool by which media personnel can determine the nature and level of their concerns, and thereby view more clearly the effect of their operation on the user population. (Author)

The present study provides a more direct test of the role of competence motivation in the relationship between interpersonal attraction and agreement-disagreement. In particular, the possibility that attitude disagreements elicit decrements in one's sence of personal competence and self-esteem is examined. (Author)

The interpersonal behaviors of depressed and control Ss were compared. The results were generally consistent in showing depressed Ss to be lower than controls on a number of operational measures of social skill (i.e., activity level, interpersonal range, rate of positive reactions emitted, and action latency). (Author)

A pilot study of 172 married couples reveals significant contrasts in patterns and degrees of communication and the efficacy of a measuring device for marital communication. Findings are relevant for understanding components of healthy communication in marital interaction. (Author)

As result of a four day T Group, significant gains were made on Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory. Three months later ratings by clients of group members revealed number of significant correlations. (Author)

Drug use and abuse are viewed as symptomatic of more basic and underlying problems. Drug usage indicates the degree of alienation felt by young people. With drugs, the user finds a way of escaping. There must be an emphasis on self reliance and the courage to be imperfect and not live by the curse of perfection. (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 author presented some historical facts regarding sensitivity training, discussed concerns of some key professionals in the field, and described some facets of sensitivity training programs. (Author)

The article addresses itself to parents of deaf adolescents concerning involvement in social situations. (CD)

Adaptability involves increasing the training agent's ability to take on and utilize the perspectives of the group with whom she wishes to communicate. (WY)

Fiedler's theory of leader effectiveness is described and related to other approaches to leadership. The application of Fiedler's concepts to educational organizations is investigated through a discussion of studies carried out in western Canadian schools. (Author)

Examines the nature and impact of boundaries and boundary management in interpersonal skills training (IST). States that the management trainer should be aware of the boundaries he is establishing with trainees and colleagues, and the possible consequences, and the boundaries others are establishing and his reactions to them. (NRJ)