Deck 8: Working Stage of a Group

Question 1

Catharsis is typically evident in:

A) Working groups
B) Nonworking groups
C) All therapeutic groups to one degree or another
D) Working groups, however, only in the Working Stage

Answer 1

A

Question 2

It is believed that when utilizing humor in a group setting whether for insight, feedback, etc.), the humor is most effective when it is:

A) Spontaneous
B) Well thought-out
C) Not culturally specific
D) Directed at oneself

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The concept of homework is most closely associated with which therapeutic realm?

A) Gestalt
B) Cognitive Behavioral
C) Humanistic
D) Client-centered

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Morran, Stockton and Whittingham 2004) mention all but __________as inappropriate forms of a leader's self-disclosure?

A) Gaining sympathy
B) Impressing
C) Addressing his or her own issues
D) Evaluation

Question 5

All of the following, according to Yalom 2005b), are stated benefits of cohesive groups except:

A) They have higher rates of attendance
B) Members feel freer to deal with anger
C) They foster a higher degree of interpersonal learning
D) They allow the group to finish its work and end sooner

Question 6

When looking at the stages of a group, transitions from one to another can be defined as ____________ and _____________.

A) Arbitrary/overlapping
B) Clearly defined/sequential
C) Random/overlapping
D) Approximate/non-sequential

Question 7

Corrective feedback is also known as:

A) Difficult-to-hear feedback
B) Challenging feedback
C) Remedial feedback
D) Rehabilitative feedback

Question 8

Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela's rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of ______________stage.

A) Any
B) The Transition
C) The Initial
D) The Working

Question 9

The Working Stage of a group is characterized by exploring _____________ and paying attention to the ____________ of the group.

A) Communication/stressors
B) Problems/dynamics
C) Interaction/progress
D) Interaction/motivation

Question 10

Intergroup feedback is most effective when it:

A) Contains qualifiers
B) Doesn't contain qualifiers
C) Addresses difficulties one member is having with another
D) Contains advice

Question 11

Nonworking groups are categorized by all of the following except:

A) Conflicts are typically avoided and/or ignored
B) Disclosure remains minimal
C) Individuals focus on others and not on themselves
D) Individuals do not wait for permission from the leader

Question 12

For a group to reach the deepest and most effective levels of the Working Stage, it is essential that members _____________ to work through areas of interference that hinder achievement.

A) Promise
B) Contract
C) Commit
D) Make a sincere effort

Question 13

When a group is at work, unity and cohesion are paramount concerns. Is it permissible for subgroups of the larger group to meet outside the group, to the exception of other members?

A) Never; it is unethical
B) It is highly frowned upon; it can breed jealousy and resentment
C) Always; many friendships and even marriages sprout from these interactions
D) Sometimes; depending on circumstance, setting and the type of group

Question 14

The epitome of therapeutic feedback from one member or leader) to another is: 1) When it lets others know how you feel as a result of their behaviors, actions or work, and 2) When the feedback is _______________:

A) Well thought-out
B) A feeling/critique, etc. that is obviously shared by other members
C) Rehearsed so as to be comprehensive
D) Spontaneous

Question 15

The converse of "guardedness" in a therapeutic group setting is:

A) Disclosure
B) Spontaneity
C) Revelation
D) Authenticity

Question 16

Some researchers Hornsey et al.) have stated that the criticality of group cohesiveness is ________________.

A) Minimized
B) Overstated
C) Anachronistic
D) Unrealistic

Question 17

Barry is a group leader who feels compelled to disclose certain aspects of himself to the group. He is uncertain as to roots and motivation of his feelings. All are appropriate avenues for Barry except_________.

A) Finding a therapy group in which he himself can be a member
B) Taking a spontaneous risk; group leaders do, after all, encourage risk-taking
C) Disclosing the information as a possible way of modeling - on condition that the disclosure is relevant
D) Consulting with a supervisor or colleague

Question 18

A real danger to the group posed by lack of confrontation is:

A) Apathy
B) Frustration
C) Passive-aggressiveness
D) Stagnation

Question 19

As members successfully interact with one another in the Working Stage, the leader can expect less _____________ to be directed toward himself or herself.

A) Body language
B) Insults
C) Eye contact
D) Hostility

Question 20

Effective self-disclosure often hinges upon all of the following concepts except:

A) Appropriateness versus Inappropriateness
B) Pressure
C) Judgment
D) Purposefulness