An analysis of a study that explored the possibility of teaching young blind adults social negotiation skills through group procedures. Although educational and clinical rather than experimental in orientation, the study was conducted systematically and evaluated both formatively and summatively. The authors conclude that the study was largely successful and make recommendations concerning the use of group procedures in similar studies in the future.
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