Two important aspects of group work are identified: communication patterns and working procedures.

Bavelas has shown that communication patterns, or networks, influence groups in several important ways.

The gray area shows the theoretical upper limit of the network capacity for each communication pattern.

According to Hanson (1984), the family's role can be assessed by observing the communication patterns in the family.

The communication patterns described in this book are far too useful to leave on a hypnosis chair somewhere.

Decision rules support decision-making, which produces a communication pattern that can be directly observable.

"The odds are that somebody calling a neighbor is not going to be a communication pattern of interest," he said.

Wives, on the other hand, did not acknowledge the use of instrumental humor in this communication pattern.

Security Association is an extension of the secure communication pattern.

The actor is operating virtually in a one-way communication pattern with little room for negotiating.