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Peer reviewedPeterman, Dan J. – Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1972
As humans solve their basic physiological and security needs, they must move toward the consistent satisfaction of social and interpersonal needs. Training programs in interpersonal skills, built into the educational system, would enable people to become competent at initiating and maintaining growth enhancing relationships. (Author/JB)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Experimental Curriculum, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCannici, James P.; Poulton, James – Journal of the Freshman Year Experience, 1990
To reduce student depression and its academic consequences, a preventive training program for freshmen provided one group (n=85) with a semester-long course in personal competencies (affect management, self-control, social skills, and problem solving), and one group (n=86) with an academic skills course. Both groups were equally effective.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Development, College Freshmen, Depression (Psychology)
