Group Counseling & Group Work #3

Question 1

The ___________-___________ leader is non -threatening, has a “hands off” policy, and participates very little with the group basically taking responsibility for itself.

Answer 1

Laissez-faire

Question 2

Most experts would agree that an effective adult counseling group has ____________ members.

Answer 2

5 or 6, to 8 members

Question 3

Most experts would agree that an effective counseling group for children has ____________ members.

Answer 3

3 to 4 members

Question 4

Counseling groups for children typically have ____________ sessions and meet ____________ frequently than adult groups.

Answer 4

• Shorter
• More

Question 5

Although the length of adult group counseling sessions varies, most experts agree that ____________ to ____________ hours is plenty of time even when critical issues are being examined.

Answer 5

1.5 to 2 hours

Question 6

In group counseling, the informed consent process should include providing the client information about:

Answer 6

• The purpose of the group
• The risks of group therapy
• The leader’s qualifications

Question 7

When a client is required by the court to attend counseling or therapy it is known as ____________ ____________.

Answer 7

Mandatory treatment

Question 8

In group work, ____________ occurs when a counselor uses an intervention to stop a negative or counterproductive behavior which could hurt another member or the group.

Answer 8

Blocking

Question 9

During the first session of a group, when a counselor describes behaviors that will not be permitted, it is known as ____________ ____________ ____________.

Answer 9

Setting ground rules

Question 10

____________ _____________ refers to the range of acceptable behavior within a group.

Answer 10

Group norms

Question 11

___________ ____________ refers to the study of the interrelationships and interactions between group members.

Answer 11

Group dynamics

Question 12

Any factor that has an impact on the group can be referred to as a dynamic. Examples of group dynamics include:

Answer 12

• Group stages
• Cohesiveness
• Leadership style
• Decision making

Question 13

In group therapy, the person who is the target of the therapist’s interventions in the here-and-now is said to be ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________.

Answer 13

On the hot seat

Question 14

The word “dynamic” means the group is:

Answer 14

Always changing

Question 15

One of the most common weaknesses in group work is a ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________.

Answer 15

Lack of goal setting

Question 16

Some research demonstrates that using structured exercises with feedback early in a group serves to ____________ ____________ between group members.

Answer 16

Improve communication

Question 17

In some literature, group cohesiveness or “we-ness” is known as ____________ _____________.

Answer 17

Group unity

Question 18

A ____________ is a pictorial account of a group which serves to diagram members interactions.

Answer 18

Sociogram

Question 19

In terms of common roles individuals play in a group setting, the ____________ stimulates enthusiasm in the group.

Answer 19

Energizer

Question 20

In terms of common roles individuals play in a group setting, the ____________ tends to be the target of anger and hostility and is the person everyone blames for intergroup problems.

Answer 20

Scapegoat

Question 21

In terms of group roles, the ____________ may secretly or unconsciously want to lead the group and tries to make certain that everyone is doing their task and participating.

Answer 21

Gatekeeper

Question 22

In terms of group roles, a group member who insists on asking other members inappropriate questions is known as an ____________.

Answer 22

Interrogator

Question 23

In terms of group roles, the ____________ is non-assertive and goes along with whatever the rest of the group thinks.

Answer 23

Follower

Question 24

In terms of group roles, the ____________, also known as the ____________, is the person who tries to make sure everything is going smoothly.

Answer 24

The harmonizer also known as the conciliator

Question 25

In terms of group roles, the ____________ monopolizes group time by telling lengthy, often irrelevant tales.

Answer 25

Storyteller