Deck 12: Working With Groups

Question 1

Which of the following is not true as it pertains to the stages of a group?

A)The tasks of a group leader are different for each stage.
B)Understanding the typical patterns during the various stages of a group provides a useful perspective for predicting problems and intervening in appropriate ways.
C)The stages in the life of a group flow neatly in a predictable way.
D)Knowledge of critical turning points of a group is essential for a leader.
E)Groups ebb and flow and both members and leaders need to pay attention to the factors that affect the direction a group takes.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The focus of most group work today can be characterized by

A)an unstructured personal growth orientation.
B)long-term group treatment.
C)emphasizing self-actualization and human connections.
D)short-term interventions aimed at remediation of specific problems.
E)intensive self-exploration work that aims at reconstruction of one's past.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Group work can be seen as a treatment of choice because

A)through feedback of other members and the leader,individuals have a chance to learn about themselves.
B)by sharing feelings with others in the group,members feel less alone.
C)group offers members hope that a new life is possible.
D)the caring and acceptance that develop in a group are a powerful healing force.
E)all of the above

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Differences that exist among group members

A)may become catalysts for growth.
B)usually prevent groups from developing into a cohesive unit.
C)should primarily be determined in the screening phase.
D)are inappropriate to point out until the group becomes a working unit.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about structured groups is not true?

A)Structured groups are sometimes referred to as psychoeducational groups.
B)Structured groups are designed to deal with an information deficit in a certain area.
C)A structured group might focus on managing relationships and ending relationships.
D)Structured groups and counseling groups are synonymous terms.
E)None of the abovE.

Question 6

Which stage of a group is characterized by dealing with conflict,defensiveness,and resistance?

A)working
B)transition
C)final
D)initial
E)pre-group

Question 7

At which stage of a group are the group activities of terminating,summarizing,learning to cope with relapse,and designing action plans most evident?

A)working stage
B)transition stage
C)initial stage
D)final stage
E)pre-group stage

Question 8

Group members give feedback as a means of

A)offering an external view of how the person appears to others.
B)increasing the pace of the group process.
C)providing help when clients are facing difficult struggles.
D)facilitating deeper levels of group interaction.
E)eliciting further discussion.

Question 9

Developing ground rules,setting norms,and establishing concrete personal goals are the primary tasks of which stage of a group?

A)initial
B)transition
C)working
D)final
E)pre-group

Question 10

Which stage of a group has the focus of consolidating what members learned in the group?

A)transition
B)final
C)pre-group
D)initial
E)working

Question 11

Group therapy fits well into the managed care scene because groups

A)can teach problem-solving strategies and interpersonal skills.
B)are often time limited.
C)can be designed to be brief and cost-effective.
D)can be an antidote to the impersonal culture in which many clients live.
E)all of the above

Question 12

In actual practice

A)the transition stage and the working stage merge with each other.
B)individual differences among members exist at all of the stages of a group.
C)themes of trust,conflict,and reluctance to participate may reemerge in the working stage.
D)all of the above.
E)a and b only.

Question 13

According to the Coreys,group work is the treatment of choice primarily because

A)the dollars are stretched more.
B)there are inherent values in the group process that lead to self-understanding,healing,and change on the part of the members.
C)clients generally trust a group counselor more than they trust an individual counselor.
D)insurance companies will reimburse clients for group services more often than for individual psychological services.

Question 14

An individual can get the most from a group experience by

A)recognizing that trust just happens in a group and with it,a sense of safety and security.
B)being aware of respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of what goes on in group.
C)quickly intervening by comforting others when they are experiencing feelings.
D)giving others advice when they bring up a problem.

Question 15

The following is true concerning co-leaders in group work:

A)When co-leaders have differences in leadership style,they will not be able to work cooperatively.
B)Co-leaders need to make a commitment to meet regularly before and after each session.
C)A disadvantage of co-leading is that it can facilitate an awareness of countertransference that emerges within the group.
D)A cohesive group will not be affected by incompatible co-leaders.

Question 16

Which of the following is least likely to be a structured group?

A)chemical dependency group
B)learning coping skills
C)personal-growth group
D)parenting skills group
E)weight control and body image

Question 17

Which stage of a group is most clearly associated with exploring personal issues in some depth and increased group cohesion?

A)transition
B)final
C)initial
D)working
E)pre-group

Question 18

Cohesion and productivity are most closely associated with the

A)working stage.
B)transition stage.
C)pre-group stage.
D)initial stage.
E)final stagE.

Question 19

What is the value of group work?

A)Universal human themes can be shared and explored.
B)Groups offer hope to members that a new kind of life is possible.
C)The caring and acceptance within a group can be a powerful healing force.
D)Groups provide the opportunity for learning from the feedback of many others.
E)all of the above

Question 20

Teaching participants some general guidelines of group functioning,teaching members basic interpersonal skills,and assisting members to express their fears and expectations are all group leadership functions during the:

A)working stage.
B)transition stage.
C)initial stage.
D)final stage.
E)pre-group stagE.

Question 21

A research study showed that co-leaders who do not communicate effectively tend to spend an inordinate amount of time within the group on their relationship issues.

Question 22

Productive group members often are able to make instantaneous progress on reaching their goals.

Question 23

Leading a group is _____ than working on an individual basis with clients.

A)far less complex
B)somewhat less complex
C)somewhat more complex
D)far more complex

Question 24

A group can be given vitality if co-leaders feel trusting enough to express their differences of opinion.

Question 25

Leading a group is a simple as counseling individuals in a group setting.

Question 26

Assisting a group member in turning insight into action is most likely to occur in which stage?

A)working stage
B)transition stage
C)initial stage
D)final stage
E)pre-group stage

Question 27

The most significant factor in one's ability to change is how effective his or her group facilitators are in creating a cohesive group environment.

Question 28

To date,no professional organization has established a set of ethical guidelines or best practice standards for group workers.

Question 29

In general,studies give evidence that group therapy is far less effective than individual therapy in bringing about change.

Question 30

When choosing a co-leader,you should base your decision on how likeable the person seems.

Question 31

From the perspective of the Coreys,groups are the treatment of choice,not a second-rate approach to helping people change.

Question 32

Which of the following is not considered a group leadership skill?

A)Helping members create trust
B)Linking members' work
C)Slowing down the pace of disclosure and risk taking
D)Preparing members for closure
E)None of the above

Question 33

Structured groups generally have an educational focus in that they are designed to teach participants a variety of coping skills.

Question 34

Groups that are emerging in most settings tend to be short-term groups designed for specific client populations and remediation of specific problems.

Question 35

Two group leaders who are co-facilitating a group must attend to

A)their own individual development.
B)their development as a co-leading team.
C)the development of the group they are facilitating.
D)all of the above
E)a and c only

Question 36

The range of groups designed to help people cope with specific problems or those aimed at particular client populations is limited mainly by a practitioner's imagination.

Question 37

Being in a group as a part of your program provides an avenue for talking about the feelings,fears,and uncertainties that characterize the developing helper you are becoming.

Question 38

Which of the following has been cited in the literature as a potential disadvantage to the co-leadership model?

A)Relationship difficulties between the leaders
B)Competition between the leaders
C)Ineffective communication
D)Overdependence on the co-leader
E)All of the above

Question 39

Groups provide a natural laboratory that demonstrate to people that they are not alone and that there is hope for creating a different life.

Question 40

Even if a group is hastily thrown together,or if it is led by someone without training in group work,the group will still tend to be beneficial for the participants.