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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
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

Adelson, Joseph P. – Small Group Behavior, 1975
The role of feedback in T-groups was studied. Results indicate that feedback increases as T-groups progress, feedback is more emotional and non-evaluative than cognitive in nature, positive and direct feedback to the leaders increases as the group develops, and specific feedback between members increases as groups progress. (SE)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Feedback, Group Behavior

Lewis, Philip; And Others – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1975
The nature and development of interpersonal perceptions in a T group were studied. Results indicate that group members' perceptions are relatively complex and change markedly over sessions in ways consistent with current theories of group development. The analysis permits a first look at a T group free from biases. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, College Students, Group Behavior, Group Experience

Armstrong, Stephen; Roback, Howard – Small Group Behavior, 1977
This study, employing inclusion, control, and affection as independent variables, tests empirically Schutz' (1958) three-dimensional theory of group process, using a Prisoner's Dilemma experimental analogue situation with dyads. (Author)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attachment Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research
Hendrick, Clyde; And Others – 1973
Two experiments were conducted which studied seating distance of subjects in a small group discussion situation. In Experiment I groups of three subjects sat on cushions in a bare carpeted room along with a moderator and discussed a socially relevant issue. The distances generated by subjects' placement of their cushions served as the main…
Descriptors: College Students, Discussion Groups, Females, Group Behavior