More Thought, Less Feeling About Groups

Reviews the book, Theories of Group Processes edited by Cary L. Cooper (see record 1976-27893-000). This book presents a number of papers which explore various theoretical bases for research and various methods involving group processes, particularly experiential groups. The body of the book has nin...

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Published in:Contemporary psychology 1976-08, Vol.21 (8), p.564-565
Main Author: SEASHORE, STANLEY E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Group Dynamics
Human
Theories
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Summary:Reviews the book, Theories of Group Processes edited by Cary L. Cooper (see record 1976-27893-000). This book presents a number of papers which explore various theoretical bases for research and various methods involving group processes, particularly experiential groups. The body of the book has nine chapters by invited contributors, chosen to offer diversity of approach and style of thought. The Argyris chapter advances the theme that group experiential learning is likely to remain encapsulated and unutilized unless it has cognitive and task components of a form that allows effective problem-solving and competence-enhancement outside of the group setting. The Lakin-Constanzo chapter concerns leadership in experiential groups. Mann's chapter is a thoughtful essay on winners, losers, and the achievement of equality in experiential learning groups. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:0010-7549
DOI:10.1037/015339