To determine if empirically derived dependent variables could differentiate typical conflict and accord discussions, couples engaged in conflict and accord discussions on topics rated prior to and following discussions. Discriminators were volume, criticism, disagreement and sarcasm. Variables which did not differentaite topics were swearing, rate…

Describes contributions of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) to counseling practice. The Meta-Model, representational systems, anchoring, and reframing are described. Counselors interested in learning NLP can integrate many valuable new ways of communicating with clients and changing client behaviors. (Author)

The Allred Interaction Analysis is an instrument, designed from theory and research, that codifies communication. It gives researchers a tool for assessing interaction in dyadic relationships and a cognitive map for analyzing their verbal communication. Preliminary evidence indicates this vehicle is a useful means for promoting change. (Author)

Calls for a reordering of values in the study of human communication in human organizations. Offers a preliminary discourse on a primitive theory of human communication as distinguished from an eclectic theory of organizational communication. Differences between the two types of theoretical approaches are suggested. (JMF)

Isolates a dozen problems with diction and sentence structure that comprise the "gobbledygook syndrome." (RL)

Examines the legitimacy of the use of personality traits as antecedent variables in the explanation of communicative behaviors. Focuses on the conceptual and empirical justification for one assumption of the trait approach: cross-situational consistency. This assumption was not supported for the traits of reticence or predisposition toward verbal…

A review of literature on science writing, diffusion of technical innovations, advertising, public relations, etc., is organized into conclusions under three categories: audience characteristics, effects of communication, and source/receiver relations. The article suggests further systematic research into science writing as a discipline. (RE)

This interview with Paul Watzlawick covers both his theories of communication and questions concerning therapy, politics, and truth. (JMF)

The reinforcing effects of attention in speech-language remediation with communication problem children are examined. (Author/CL)

Several specific mass media programs and publications for older persons are briefly reviewed. Also dealt with are some leading experiments in the field. General considerations for projects involving mass communication and older persons are presented, and a number of questions for further study are detailed. (Author)

Discusses the need for supervisors to be aware of the possible negative impact of their "body language" when dealing with their subordinates. (JG)

Identifies a number of ways that teachers and students can misunderstand and confuse each other with their language-based communications in the classroom. Cultural variations in the formats for teacher-led lessons and child-generated personal experience narratives are described, using research findings from Canadian Inuit and Algonquin…

Investigates ways speakers manage problems and overcome difficulties in second language (L2) communication. Distinguishes four main sources of L2 communication problems; resource deficits; processing time pressure; perceived deficiencies in one's own language output; and perceived deficiencies in interlocutors performance. Adopts a…

Interviews with 16 primary care practitioners and administrators were compared with those of 12 adult patients with limited English proficiency. Practitioners described skills and attitudes needed to communicate with these patients; solutions tended to be improvised. There were discrepancies between practitioners' and patients' descriptions of…

Investigated individual and interpersonal dynamics of 21 suicidal persons and their partners during suicidal person's psychiatric hospitalization following episode of suicidal behavior or serious suicidal ideation. Found dynamics of couples characterized by complementarity at level of overt individual functioning and similarity at level of covert…