Ringelmann's classic finding - that the addition of co-workers in a rope-pulling task leads to a linear decrement in the individual group member's average performance - was re-examined experimentally. (Editor)

Suggestion for teaching interpersonal communication courses centering on the concept defined as metacommunication. (CH)

This investigation sought to learn what communication behavior, if any, differentiated high- from low-Machiavellians. Two independent variables were examined, Machiavellianism (high and low) and experimental condition (naive and confederate). Dependent variables included the 12 categories of Bales' Interaction Process Analysis. The results suggest…

The Group Atmosphere Scale (GAS) was developed to measure systematically the psychosocial environment of therapy groups. Twelve content subscales, each containing 10 true-false items, assess the consensual psychosocial environment. Several of these serve as indicators of group cohesion and conformity. The GAS makes feasible a comparison of…

Reminder to educators that it is their responsibility to be aware of the growing submission of the self to group morals and to make students aware of it also. (Author/ND)

Discusses different methods of instruction, such as the Keller Plan, audio-visual-tutorial methods, contract systems, and group seminars. Also discusses the role of groups in professional associations, particularly the National Association of Geology Teachers. (MLH)

Third of three articles in a Review, titled "Senstivity Training: Can It Work for the Schools? .

Under the assumption that women and minority business college students have had little opportunity to develop the interpersonal and community membership skills required in business management, this paper reviews some of the research on socialization, group process theory, and the development of college students, and relates it to the special needs…

A study investigated whether the interaction patterns of high consensus groups differed significantly from the patterns of low consensus groups in the final stage of a decision-making task. Eighty-four college students placed into 19 groups were told to select a social problem, investigate it, and develop a solution. At the end of the three-week…

A three-day workshop was presented by the Maryland Cooperative Extension Service (MCES) of the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, to help MCES faculty work more effectively with lay community leaders and to help lay leaders improve their leadership skills. The workshops focused especially on contacting "hard to reach" audiences in MCES…

This pamphlet on understanding how groups work is the fourth of 16 in a series to provide leaders in adult activities with sound introductory material to give practical help in using a method of adult education or working in a particular area. Its objective is to help leaders learn about group behavior. Eight articles and how-tos are included.…