Group Counseling & Group Work #4

Question 1

In terms of group roles, the ____________ is ignored by others and generally feel afraid to reach out, or do reach out and are rejected.

Answer 1

Isolate

Question 2

Although strong group cohesiveness is desired, two of its negatives are that it can:

Answer 2

• Stunt creativity
• Boost conformity

Question 3

A _____________ describes a clique or a group within a group.

Answer 3

Faction

Question 4

Group specialists classify member roles into three overarching categories. They are:

Answer 4

• Task roles
• Maintenance roles
• Self-serving roles

Question 5

In terms of group role classification, _____________ roles help the group complete a job or something which needs to be accomplished.

Answer 5

Task

Question 6

In terms of group role classification,
_____________ roles help sustain or even strengthen group processes.

Answer 6

Maintenance

Question 7

In terms of group role classification,
_____________ roles describe individuals who prioritize their own needs at the expense of the group.

Answer 7

Self-serving

Question 8

In group work, task roles are seen as positive and offer three primary benefits. These benefits are:

Answer 8

• They help solve problems
• They aid in terms of goal setting
• They keep the group focused

Question 9

In group work, the term ___________ ____________ describes a group member’s lack of achievement motivation.

Answer 9

Low maturity

Question 10

If a group gets stuck in task roles, ____________ suffers.

Answer 10

Interaction

Question 11

If a group gets stuck in maintenance roles, little ____________ or ____________ will be accomplished.

Answer 11

Work or tasks

Question 12

____________ ____________ describes a situation in which there is a discrepancy between the way and group member is expected to behave and the way they actually behave.

Answer 12

Role conflict

Question 13

Common names for the first stage of group work include:

Answer 13

• Initial stage
• Orientation & exploration stage
• Preaffiliation stage
• Forming stage

Question 14

Common names for the second stage of group work include:

Answer 14

• Transition stage
• Power & control stage
• Storming stage

Question 15

Common names for the third stage of group work include:

Answer 15

• Working stage
• Norming stage
• Cohesion stage

Question 16

Common names for the final stage of group work include:

Answer 16

• Separation stage
• Termination stage
• Closure stage
• Adjourning stage

Question 17

Irvin Yalom, existentialist therapist and pioneer in the group movement, suggested for group stages. They are:

Answer 17

1. Orientation
2. Conflict
3. Cohesion
4. Termination

Question 18

Tuckman and Jensen developed a five stage model of group work. Its five stages are:

Answer 18

1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning

Question 19

In the initial group formation stage, members will identify or get acquainted with others based on observable or assumed traits such as:

Answer 19

• Race
• Culture
• Language
• Mode of dress
• Occupation

Question 20

The final stage of group work generally deals with issues of ____________ and ____________.

Answer 20

Separation and termination

Question 21

In the initial group stage, members want to be accepted, but are scared to participate, resulting in ____________ - ____________ behavior.

Answer 21

Approach-avoidance

Question 22

A client is likely feel most suspicious of others in the ____________ stage of the group process.

Answer 22

First stage (also known as initial or forming stage)

Question 23

Fights between subgroups and members showing rebellion against the leader generally occur in the ___________ stage of the group process.

Answer 23

Second stage (also known as the control or storming stage)

Question 24

A hierarchy or “pecking order” among members occurs in the ___________ stage of the group process.

Answer 24

Second stage (also known as the control or storming stage)

Question 25

The final group stage, also called the termination stage, is geared toward ____________ ____________.

Answer 25

Breaking away