Comp exam prep test Group work 2 Flashcards
Which of the following group member actions might prompt a group leader to use the skill of “blocking”?
- asking a question
- here and now interactions
- telling a brief story
- gossiping
gossiping
The principle of informed consent requires that group members who are mandated to attend a group
- are given an explanation of the consequences of noncompliance
- are told that they are free to leave if they wish
- are warned that they must fully participate in all group activities
- are interviewed in a pre-screening interview to determine their level of resistance
are given an explanation of the consequences of noncompliance
A group that forms for the purpose of psychotherapy would be most likely to focus largely on
- social skill development
- working through psychological blocks
- addressing process issues necessary for task completion
- cross cultural relationship issues
working through psychological blocks
An Alcoholics Anonymous group is an example of
- a psychoeducational group
- a T-group
- a heterogeneous group
- a homogeneous group
a homogeneous group
Which of the following questions best demonstrates the leadership skill of “linking”?
-“What meaning are you each making of what happened this
morning?”
-“Does anyone else in the group feel connected to what Kim is
saying?”
-“What is your personal goal for being in this group?”
-“How successful has this group been for each of you?”
“Does anyone else in the group feel connected to what Kim is saying?”
The concept of “group process” refers to
- how things happen in the group
- what is learned by didactic approaches
- hidden agendas in the group
- a method of evaluation of the group
how things happen in the group
Co-leaders are likely to work together well if
-they never find themselves in conflict
-they are not afraid to compete with each other for group
members’ allegiance
-they are very close friends
-they share a common idea of the structure of the group in the
planning stage
they share a common idea of the structure of the group in the planning stage
Providing group members with suggestions for transferring what they have learned in the group to the environment they live in is an example of an activity that is likely to be found in which stage of group process?
- final stage
- transition stage
- working stage
- performing stage
final stage
The termination process in a group may be most meaningful for group members when
- the ending is allowed to happen naturally without group members being forced to talk about it
- group members express their admiration for the leader openly
- new issues are allowed to be brought up right up until the last few minutes in order to make the most of the group time available
- time is given for the discussion of the meaning of the group experience
time is given for the discussion of the meaning of the group experience
Ethically group leaders should require group members who wish to withdraw from a group to
- apologize the other group members for leaving
- stay to the end of the group
- listen to other group members’ feelings about their leaving
- inform the group leader before making a final decision
inform the group leader before making a final decision
Which of the following statements is true about confidentiality in group work?
- Group members are legally bound to keep what is said in a group confidential
- Disclosures in a group are usually considered “privileged communication” for group members
- The general principle of confidentiality always has limits
- If group members breech confidentiality then the leader is automatically released from the obligation to keep the content of the group confidential
The general principle of confidentiality always has limits
Technical eclecticism in group work refers to
- including techniques borrowed from different theoretical approaches
- synthesizing different theoretical approaches to group work
- integrating different ideas without being strongly committed to them
- adopting a thinking feeling and acting approach to group work
including techniques borrowed from different theoretical approaches
One advantage for open as opposed to closed groups is
- an increased opportunity for members to interact with a wider variety of people
- better openings for learning about group ground rules
- it is easier to provide orientation for new group members
- group cohesion develops more quickly
an increased opportunity for members to interact with a wider variety of people
A group that focuses on INTRAPERSONAL issues will be oriented mainly toward
- what happens between group members
- conflict resolution
- personal struggles within each individual group member
- learning about social roles
personal struggles within each individual group member
An important function of the leader in the transition stage of a group is to
-Teach members to respect anxiety and defensive behavior
-Identify the most difficult group members
-Squash any challenges to the leader’s role
-Encourage group members to value safety and to avoid too
much risk-taking
Teach members to respect anxiety and defensive behavior
