Improvement of the quality of interpersonal behavior is an in creasing responsibility of adult educators, but the objectives and outcomes of traditional planned approaches to change in this dimension may not be adequate. Systems for immediate and direct feedback on behavior apparently are instrumental in accomplishing interpersonal change objectives. Certain programed materials and human relations laboratory training provide for immediate feedback on "live" behavior as a crucial element in behavioral improvement, but the statement of change objectives and assess ment of outcomes remain critical problems. Research on these ap proaches is discussed. Changes are reported in individual percep tion, openness, acceptance of others, extreme emotionalized tendencies, group understandings and skills, and self-confidence in interaction. The categories of changes and additional summary observations may be useful in planning for interpersonal change experiences.
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