A questionnaire survey was administered to reference librarians and patrons to determine relationship between patron-staff encounters and user satisfaction. (KP)

Compares the effectiveness of facilitator-directed (FD) to self-directed (SD) sensitivity training group experiences in a counselor education training program on the development of interpersonal perceptions of congruency and disclosure. (Author)

Using data from a study of Black adolescents, the empirical implications were examined of five models which reflected common notions concerning the social influence process assumed to characterize the student-teaching role relationships. Results cast doubt on previous interpretations made in the literature. (Author/KM)

Discusses the ecological and comparative-intelligence approach to human language. (DD)

Study to determine the relationship, if any, between the levels of thinking used by the teacher and those used by pupils. (Author/CB)

The prototype verbal interaction recording technique described is used for studying individuals in small groups. A methodology for recording verbal interaction is developed in an effort to create a system for analyzing interpersonal and social forces in operation within groups. (SM)

In the present study, members of two trainer groups did not form relationships which were both mutually therapeutic and confronting so frequently as did members of one trainer groups. (Author)

The author argues that "to answer certain research questions the individual student (rather than the classroom) is the proper unit of analysis." Appended are approximately 38 references. (Author/AK)

Results of this study indicated that from prelaboratory to post laboratory, subjects' ratings showed a decrement in self disclosure toward both male and female friends. Thus the communications laboratory seems to have had a significant effect on the participants, the change being in the opposite direction from that expected. (Author)

Discusses techniques for the observation, coding, and analysis of classroom behaviors. Identifies three major approaches as belonging respectively to (1) the behaviorist, (2) social-emotional, and (3) cognitive activity categories. The science teacher is encouraged to look at his own teaching behaviors as data for empirical study. (LC)

In order for the "reflective partner" process to be successful, professional training and experience in group work is needed as a basis. However, beyond this basis a requirement of a strong commitment toward "helping" other people achieve positive racial change and understanding is necessary. (Author)