Chapter 8- Groups

Question 1

group functions

Answer 1

1. socialization
2. support
3. task completion
4. camaraderie
5. information sharing
6. normative influence
7. empowerment
8. governance

Question 2

types of groups

Answer 2

1. task groups
2. teaching groups
3. supportive-therapeutic groups

Question 3

group therapy

Answer 3

psychotherapy based on theoretical framework (like Freud)

Question 4

therapeutic groups

Answer 4

focus more on group relations
led by “group facilitator”

Question 5

self-help groups

Answer 5

clients discuss fears and find comfort in others
ex: weight watchers, AA, parents without partners

Question 6

ideal group size

Answer 6

7-8 people

Question 7

open-ended groups

Answer 7

members can enter or leave whenever

Question 8

close-ended groups

Answer 8

all members join and leave at the same time, predetermined time frame

Question 9

installation of hope

Answer 9

by observing another member, you garner hope that your problem can be resolved too

Question 10

universality

Answer 10

individuals realize they are not alone and anxiety becomes relieved

Question 11

imparting of information

Answer 11

knowledge is gained through formal instruction and advice shared from members

Question 12

altruism

Answer 12

mutual sharing and concern for eachother, creates positive self identity and self growth

Question 13

corrective recapitulation of the primary family group

Answer 13

reexperience early family conflicts

Question 14

development of socialization techniques

Answer 14

individuals correct maladaptive behaviors and learn to develop new social skills

Question 15

imitative behaviors

Answer 15

one member serves as role model for others

Question 16

interpersonal learning

Answer 16

insight is gained regarding how one perceives and is being perceived by others

Question 17

group cohesiveness

Answer 17

sense of belonging, “we are”

Question 18

catharsis

Answer 18

open expression of both positive and negative feelings

Question 19

existential factors

Answer 19

members take direction of their own lives and accept responsibility for quality of their existence

Question 20

phases of group development

Answer 20

1. initial/orientation
2. middle/working
3. final/termination

Question 21

autocratic leadership

Answer 21

members depend on leader
productivity is high
morale is low

Question 22

democratic leadership

Answer 22

member focused
productivity is low
morale is high

Question 23

laissez-fare leadership

Answer 23

no direction, goals are undefined
productivity and morale are low

Question 24

task roles

Answer 24

coordinator
evaluator
energizer
elaborator
initiator
orienter

Question 25

maintenance roles

Answer 25

compromiser
encourager
follower
gatekeeper
harmonizer

Question 26

individual roles

Answer 26

aggressor (voice -)
blocker (resist efforts)
dominator (authoritarian)
help-seeker (sympathy)
monopolizer (dominate)
mute/silent
recognition seeker
seducer (overshares)

Question 27

psychodrama

Answer 27

role playing run by psychotherapist
roles: director, audience, protagonist

Question 28

assessment tool for family therapy

Answer 28

genogram

Question 29

group definition

Answer 29

a collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared interests, values, norms, or purpose