In two studies, we propose, refine, and test a new model of inferred motive predicting of individuals' reactions to nonaccommodation, defined as communicative behavior that is inappropriately adjusted for participants in an interaction. Inferring a negative motive for others' problematic behavior resulted in significantly less positive evaluations…

Assesses the effects of situational, teacher, and student difference variables that affect experienced teachers' selection of compliance-gaining techniques. Concludes that teachers' compliance-gaining message selection was substantially influenced by misbehavior type and intensity. (MM)