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Record 1 1989-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Group Dynamics
CONT

The monopolizer is the opposite of the silent person. He talks so much no one else has a chance. He may try to monopolize the session because ... he has knowledge that others do not have ... He may be a "know-it-all." He may want to assert himself as the leader of the group.

CONT

monopolize: to get full possession or control of; dominate completely (to monopolize a conversation).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dynamique des groupes
DEF

parler sans arrêt.

CONT

Désignation des causes de non-participation à la discussion. [...] Présence d'un parleur incoercible qui «tient le crachoir» tout le temps et qui ne laisse pas parler les autres (ce personnage peut aussi bien être le Président qu'un membre. [Tiré de la partie "Applications pratiques de MUCON 1980]".

OBS

"Tenir le crachoir" est une expression figurée et familière.

Spanish

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