Full study of small group communication must include consideration of task and socio-emotional dimensions, especially in relation to group problem solving. Thirty small groups were tested for their reactions in various "ad hoc" conflict resolution situations. Instructions to the groups were (1) no problem-solving instructions (control),…

Volume 2 of a two volume report on student curriculum materials is intended for use in a group career guidance program. Included are group session outlines with complete facilitator instructions and student group materials, either developed or used by the original Group Guidance Program. Most of the group sessions involve the case study method;…

The problem under investigation in this report was the low achievement level of some students in the ESEA Title I Schools in Kansas City, Missouri. It was felt that part of this low achievement was due to a negative feeling among some teachers regarding the ability of the children to achieve. Kansas City mental health professionals and educators…

Concepts and applications of laboratory or sensitivity training are discussed, with a brief history of the development, goals, and underlying system of values of the National Training Laboratories. Processes which occur during a sensitivity training experience are traced, with particular emphasis on dynamics of T group development and the…

This study deals with the interaction between social influence technique and locus of control, internal or external to oneself, on attitude change. In a persuasive communication situation, where effectiveness depends on the receiver feelings controlled and subject to influence from outside sources, externals ought to show more attitude change than…

The latest edition of "Robert's Rules of Order" (Newly Revised) has received praise for its improved clarity and its simplification of the complex rules of parliamentary procedure. The author questions, however, the relevancy and applicability of even these simplified legislative rules to the smaller informal group setting. Taking the…

The validity and reliability of small group research published between 1970 and 1971 is examined in this paper. In response to the small group research position which gives precedence to theory over method, the author counters that placing measurement in a secondary position increases the danger of accepting claims of experiments which contain…

A mediated, interpersonal communications model, such as the one proposed, has the potential of countering the popular notion that world cultures are suffering entropy. Two-way television, via cable or video tape, can be a successful mediating factor in establishing better interpersonal communication. Exemplary models of such systems involve…

The purpose of this paper was to measure small groups at various stages of their development and observe the effects of changes in group process on emergence of role types and the impact these roles have on group membership as a whole. Most small group measuring instruments have been built around a task-leader or socio-emotional leader dichotomy.…

This student published, quarterly journal is a forum for student thought on contemporary issues in rhetoric and communication. This issue focuses on the "Political Rhetoric of Our Times." The articles in this issue focus on the following topics: application of fantasy themes to individual role identification in the small group setting;…

This study examines the viability of time limit as an independent variable for investigating the decision-making process. Three major aspects of time and decision making are investigated: (1) time and accuracy of group decision, (2) time and member satisfaction with the group decision, and (3) time and perceived accuracy of group decision. A pilot…

There are three senses in which all persuasion is political: (1) persuasion seeks to restructure the organization of power; (2) persuasion itself is an exercise of power; and (3) all morally significant human conduct includes political dimensions. The comprehension of political events in dramatic terms is the burden of the author's thesis in this…

This manual was designed for second grade children learning in small groups under an open classroom approach in which leadership and active participation are encouraged. It was intended especially for bilingual classrooms where children have a good opportunity to learn a second language from one another. Some instructions appear in Spanish…

Seeking to help language teachers improve their public relations programs, the author analyzes fundamental principles of public relations and communications theory. Discussion centers on group dynamics and communications, differences between public relations and teaching, the importance of the message, and market analysis. Teachers are advised on…

This study investigated the basic question of whether there is actually measurable change in personality characteristics occurring during or subsequent to the encounter group experience. The study examined instruments which may prove useful in the detection of change in an objective and quantifiable mode which can be subjected to statistical…