Results show that both treatments were equally effective and both were superior to no treatment. Reactive inhibition therapy may be more efficient than reciprocal inhibition therapy, since it is a simpler procedure. (Author)

Briefly describes methods whereby a volunteer group of school counselors would be available to act as an intervention unit, to be called in by a school principal to help alleviate turmoil and/or stress in the school. (CJ)

Study results indicate that a laboratory training design helped induce and sustain major changes in a large number of the interpersonal and intergroup styles of a small organization unit. (Author)

An intrapersonal exercise has been developed that tries to help the individual organize and clarify his ideas and emotions about his group encounter experience. The Zen Art workshop involves painting a self-portrait, going through a series of exercises, and then painting a second self-portrait. (EB)

Techniques to encourage student participation in the classroom include subgrouping, learning cells, brainstorming, and development of an atmosphere of safety. (SK)

Model developed to enhance understanding of group processes and dynamics and to help plan for intervention and research in treatment or task groups. Presents a cognitive map of a group, incorporating five sets of group variables: (1) member characteristics; (2) behaviors; (3) group characteristics; (4) episodes; and (5) output. (Author/NRB)

Cites the importance of computers and of mathematical graph theory in describing the key features of group structures and compares research based on these methods to research carried out by social psychologists in the 1940s and 1950s. Identifies major problems in the collection of network data about large groups whose boundaries are not…

Recommends that group dynamics factors in simulation and gaming be given more consideration, and suggests some possible applications of knowledge in group dynamics when designing and using games. (CMV)

A "tongue-in-cheek" description of eight "typical," successful conference participant types is presented. Some of the types include the "academic priest,""wry woman,""Mr. Goodwords," and "beloved technician." (JMF)

Presents the Sharing, Narrowing, Agreeing, Recording/Reporting, Evaluating (SNARE) Method for making group decisions. (JM)

Opening activities at meetings should provide opportunities for people to get acquainted. Some examples are provided. (Author/MLF)

Investigates circumstances under which communication variables contribute significantly to the constitution of group decisions. Postulates two variables, homogeneity of task-relevant information possessed by group members and task demonstrability, to moderate the impact of communication and group member ability on quality of group outcomes.…

Explores effects of differential quality of leader-member exchange on cooperative communication among work group members. Suggests that the nature of an individual's exchange with his/her leader and his/her leader's upward leader-member exchange significantly impact perceived use of coworker cooperative communication. Provides evidence of linkage…