Twenty-four groups of 3 Ss each were run to test the hypothesis that a communicate net in which Ss are placed in equal positions will require less time to solve relatively complex problems but more time to solve relatively simple problems than will a net in which one S is placed in a central position. Six groups were assigned to each of 4 conditions: (1) the wheel[long dash]simple problems, (2) the wheel[long dash]complex problems, (3) the circle[long dash]simple problems, and (4) the circle[long dash]complex problems. The outcome of this experiment generally supports the hypothesis. However, the differences in time required to solve the simple problems by the Ss in the 2 nets, although in the expected direction, failed to reach statistical significance. A secondary purpose was to collect additional data regarding (1) the effects of the variables of communication net and problem complexity upon number of errors, number of items communicated, and group morale, and (2) the usefulness of the independence measure for predicting number of items communicated by Ss in each position and general satisfaction with the group situation of Ss in each position. These data were largely in agreement with the results of other investigations.