This paper describes a study which was carried out to examine the intra-group verbal behavior of "person-oriented" and "non-person-oriented" individuals. Extrapolating from conceptual systems theory, it was expected that the "person-oriented" (conceptually abstract) individuals would deal with different referents,…

The University of Massachusetts School of Education has developed a curriculum in human relations--Human Interaction--written from a behavioral frame of reference, whose primary objective is the development of teachers who can act freely and spontaneously with intentionality. Building from materials in sensitivity training, traditional human…

The relationship of 2 important variables -- group composition and time -- to the verbal behavior of sensitivity training groups, using 2 recently developed assessment procedures, is investigated. Sensitivity groups were composed according to the interpersonal skills of participants, as measured by a structured behavioral technique, the Group…

As background for assessing the feasibility and desirability of program development in the area of human relations, a wide ranging literature search was conducted to locate materials which would be of use in designing, producing, and evaluating a human relations training program for the Medical Library Association. Information was uncovered in…

A Systematic Human Relations Training Workshop was offered to members of the Association of Teacher Educators to help them become more facilitative in their communications with students and peers. (Editor)

This paper reviews research completed previously on the effects of trainers on t-groups. The author suggests that further research on the behavior of trainers or leaders and their effects on groups be examined for constructive and destructive interventions. (EJT)

The author maintains that any technique chosen for use in group work should be carefully evaluated and the criteria for both choice and use should be clearly defined and articulated. The criteria presented in this article flow from the practice of personal mastery counseling but can be adapted. (Author)

This research is based on the premise that sensitivity training effects are explicable in terms of processes of social influence. Subjects were participants in a residential 5-day training laboratory. Results indicated that no single strong source of influence could be discerned. Implications are discussed. (NG)

This article describes the training of the youthful staff of a health services center. (JD)

This article examines the many new group movements to increase personal awareness and adjustment to life, pointing out their values and warning of possible misuse. (JD)

This paper focuses on how the sociological perspective can make significant contributions in providing a meaningful conceptual framework for analyzing self concept changes. Insight in explaining why only certain kinds of limited changes typically occur among sensitivity group participants is presented. (Author)

Encounter group participants were divided into four categories: high social anxiety/high risk taking propensity, high anxiety/low risk, low anxiety/high risk, and low anxiety/low risk. Two participants from each category were placed in each group. Results indicated high risk takers were seen as more verbally active, self-disclosing, and risk…

Describes how two classroom activities--one on violence, the other on prejudice--guided students from an intense emotional involvement to a greater personal understanding and social awareness. (KS)

Considers the fundamental premises of the person-centered basic encounter group. Groups are considered unusual insofar as the focus is on the individuals in the groups, each becoming empowered to allow inner potential to develop and to move in a constructive direction. The counselor facilitates such growth: client-centered therapy is a way of…

Defines and explains the difference of marathon groups and psychotherapy. (HMV)