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Lewis, Benjamin F. – Small Group Behavior, 1978
Much of the material presented here derives from a study of the termination phase of group development undertaken to test the validity of a portion of a stages model developed by Garland, Kolodny, and Jones (1965). This model for stages of group development postulates five stages of group life. (Author)
Descriptors: Development, Group Behavior, Groups, Research Projects
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Evensen, E. Paul; Bednar, Richard L. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1978
Examined the effects of (1) two levels of risk-taking disposition and (2) four types of pregroup preparation on early group development. High risk takers exposed to the behavioral structure condition were more involved in self-disclosure and interpersonal feedback, reported higher levels of group cohesion, and reported greater perceived depth of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Group Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship, Research Projects
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O'Brien, Charles R.; Johnson, Josephine L. – College Student Journal, 1976
Perceptions of the university community regarding the counseling center were judged to be of interest and the Counseling Appropriateness Checklist was used to ascertain these opinions from four basic groups, students, prior clients, instructional staff, and the Student Affairs staff. Results are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Group Behavior, Guidance Centers, Higher Education
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DiBerardinis, James P. – Group and Organization Studies, 1978
This study investigated the effects of videotape feedback on group and self-satisfaction. Subjects' post-meeting satisfaction with group performance was significantly altered after receiving objective feedback through videotape playbacks. Post-meeting self-satisfaction was not significantly changed. Implications of these findings are discussed.…
Descriptors: College Students, Feedback, Group Behavior, Research Projects
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Lamm, Helmut; Myers, David G. – Social Behavior and Personality, 1976
Social-emotional and rational-cognitive explanations of group risky shift on choice dilemmas (hypothetical life situations) were evaluated by comparing shift in groups of low Mach (emotional) and high Mach (non-emotional) subjects. Effects of Machiavellian beliefs on social functioning are examined. Group composition was not observed to affect…
Descriptors: Experimental Psychology, Group Behavior, Personality Theories, Research Projects
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Fromme, Donald K.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1974
The present study demonstrated that complex "here-and-now" affective verbalizations, basic to most experiential or therapeutic groups, could be reliably induced in a group by simple reinforcement techniques. Further, reinforcement produced levels of performance equivalent to that induced by therapists. (Author)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavior Change, Group Behavior, Group Structure
Systems Group, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1974
Volumes 1-4 of the GSLP Loan Estimation Model present the historical and legislative background of the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, give an analysis of the data base used to develop the GSLP Loan Estimation Model, and discuss the development and operation of the model. Volume 1 provides a brief description of the legislative authority for the…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Financial Problems, Group Behavior, Individual Characteristics
Hoffman, L. Richard; And Others – 1978
This study examines the impact of one important task characteristic for the process by which groups solve problems. The principal comparison is between a generative problem and a choice task, and whether or not the differences between these types of tasks affect the group's methods for arriving at a decision. Two types of analysis are conducted of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
Michaels, James W. – 1975
The relative effectiveness of alternative reward structures in strengthening individual task performance was investigated by operationalizing six reward structure treatments--each of which combined one of two levels of differential group rewarding with one of three levels of differential rewarding within groups. Twelve males and twelve females…
Descriptors: Adults, Group Behavior, Performance Factors, Research Projects
Van Dyk, Jane; Freeman, Bonnie Cook – 1973
The status of women faculty at the University of Wisconsin was investigated in a survey sent to all faculty women on the tenure track in teaching departments. Questionnaire responses were categorized into academic qualifications; teaching responsibilities; publications; marital status; family background; religion; organizational membership;…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Faculty Promotion, Faculty Recruitment, Group Behavior
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Shaw, Marvin E.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1979
Data show that giving information to members of a group is more important in determining the perception by others that the person is facilitating group performance. Asking for information and opinions is more important in actual facilitation of group learning. Social-emotional support becomes important after initial phases of group interaction.…
Descriptors: Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis, Learning Theories
Yager, Geoffrey G.; Brucksch, William F. – 1978
The development of self-disclosure within an acquaintance exercise was examined. A sample of 80 subjects was assigned to same-sex or mixed-sex dyads. In half of the dyads, one member was asked, through a short statement in the written instructions, to encourage maximal disclosure in his/her partner. Dyad partners took turns discussing…
Descriptors: College Students, Communication (Thought Transfer), Group Behavior, Interpersonal Relationship
Worchel, Stephen; And Others – 1973
The present study investigated how type of interaction between groups affects intergroup hostility and how this intergroup hostility may be reduced. In the first phase of the study groups were led to believe that they were either competing, cooperating, or having no interaction with a second group. The results indicated that competition led to the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Goal Orientation, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics
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Walker, Thomas G. – Small Group Behavior, 1976
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of varying leader selection systems on the performance of political decision-making groups (judges). The type of leadership choice of the court was the independent variable and degree of dissent the dependent variable. As predicted, merit choice had less dissent. (NG)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Interaction Process Analysis
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D'Augelli, Anthony R.; And Others – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1977
The effects of an audiotaped leaderless encounter group on training in basic helping skills were examined. No changes in trainees' self-actualization, trait or state anxiety, or rated verbal helping behavior were found due to participation in the encounter group. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Group Behavior, Group Experience, Higher Education
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