The influence of communication processes on group outcomes is discussed from two perspectives, one in which influence does not exist and one in which influence is central. Formal models for both perspectives are presented as a means of bracketing discussion of the role of communication processes in group outcomes. The implications of these models…

Describes a theory of reinterpretation assessment that explores the relationship between second-guessing and the use of social information-gathering tactics. Tests four principles on which this theory is based, concerning the effects of motivational, cognitive, and practical antecedents on the tactics employed by social actors to improve…