Sensitivity Training

Sensitivity Training: Sensitivity training is a small-group interaction under stress in an unstructured encounter group, which requires people to become sensitive to one another’s feelings in order to develop reasonable group activity. In sensitivity training, the actual technique employed is T-group. T-group has several characteristic features:

• The T-group is generally small, from ten to twenty members
• The group begins its activity with no formal agenda
• The primary role of trainer is to call attention of members from time to time lo the ongoing process within the group
• The procedure lends to develop introspection and self-examination, with emotional levels of involvement and behavior.

The objectives of such training are increased openness with others, more concern for others, increased tolerance for individual differences, less ethnic prejudice, understanding of a group process, enhanced listening skills and increased trust and support.