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Theory and Research on Small Groups

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Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T. (2002). Cooperative Learning and Social Interdependence Theory. In: Tindale, R.S., et al. Theory and Research on Small Groups. Social Psychological Applications to Social Issues, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47144-2_2

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