Studied (N=32) college males with either normal or neurotic MMPI profiles participating in a dyadic interaction via telephone with a confederate who disclosed at either a high or low level of intimacy. Results found neurotic subjects spent very little time in intimate self-disclosure, regardless of level of disclosure received. (Author)

Studied matched groups of depressed college students who were treated by behavioral-interpersonal and cognitive treatments, each under two conditions. Both kinds of treatment proved more effective than no treatment, with some evidence of superiority of the behavioral-interpersonal approach. (Author)

Studied male psychiatric patients' social sensitivity and self-awareness in a human relations training program. The two variables were significantly related. Self- awareness was not related to group acceptance. Results indicate a decrease in patient's symptoms but not as a function of social sensitivity or self-awareness. (JAC)

Describes a workshop in intimacy for (N=10) men. Analyzed intimacy between men based on the verbal expressions of those who attended the workshop. Suggests counselors need to understand male reluctancy towards intimacy with each other to better help them overcome it. (RC)

Presents a conceptual and operational definition of one cognitive dimension of communicative competence--interaction involvement--based on Goffman's model of face-to-face society. Reports two studies to support the validity of the definition. Outlines the implications for future research on communicative competence as well as instructional…

Examined differences between behavior therapists and psychotherapists while working with unipolar depressed women. Segments of audiotaped sessions were coded on a variety of dimensions. Results indicated skills therapists were more directive, displayed greater initiative, appeared more supportive, and emitted significantly more directive and…

Provides a follow-up assessment of the effectiveness of a communication skills training program for adolescents. Twenty-one control and 22 experimental subjects from a previous study completed both a behavioral, and a paper-and-pencil assessment prior to, immediately following, and five months after self-disclosure and empathy skill training.…

Describes a study of the influence of smoking artifacts on the perceptions of a source's homophily, interpersonal attraction, and credibility. Significant differences were found based upon the type of smoking artifact used and the sex of the subject. (JMF)

Instructional packages used at the University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry are described that include a series of video-cassettes in which audiotaped recall and videotaped interactions have been combined as a means of analyzing the interpersonal dimension of dental care in the classroom. (Author/MLW)

Investigates differences between early childhood trainees and primary school trainees with regard to their interpersonal orientations and behaviors. (Author/SS)

The introduction of life-coping skills into the preschool curriculum provides the catalyst for the acquisition of skills essential for the development of a healthy individual. Life-coping skills taught at this level allow for the engagement of the child's entire developmental spectrum. (Author)

A 16-week development program for young unemployed adults is described. Discusses objectives (improved thinking patterns, positive self concepts, self-confidence, and good work habits); input areas (basic handskill knowledge, project-based activities, living and social skills, and residential experience); and key words (interest, confidence,…

Offers a conceptual model based on two encompassing perspectives: (1) negotiating as a set of dilemmas that are derived from the "cooperation-fighting" polarity and (2) negotiating as a composition of four kinds of activities, each connected to a different intention. (Author)