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Each of us has probably been in a group setting where there was one member who dominated the conversation or discussion, while in the same group was asecond member who said nothing throughout the entire meeting.  Sometimes it is never known or revealed why this is the case.  Perhaps, as educators, we should be just as concerned about the student who is fixated on monopolizing the conversation or discussion, similar to way we are concerned about that student who appears to be fixated on making no comment at all.  The "talker" may not be open about ,or aware as to why he has the need to dominate, while the non-talker may not be aware of just what is needed to make him feel more as an active talking participant within the group.  Changes are needed by both.