Group & Family Therapy

Question 0

Democratic

Answer 0

This style supports group interaction and decision making to solve problems.

Question 1

Leadership Styles:

Answer 1

1. Democratic
2. Laissez-faire
3. Autocratic

Question 2

Laissez-faire

Answer 2

The group process progresses without any attempt by the leader to control the direction.

Question 3

Autocratic

Answer 3

The leader completely controls the direction and structure of the group without allowing group interaction or decision making to solve problems.

Question 4

Group norm:

Answer 4

The way the group behaves during sessions, and over time, it provides structure for the group.
Ex. Group members may raise their hand to be recognized by the leader before they speak. Or all members sit in the same seat for each session.

Question 5

Hidden Agenda

Answer 5

Some group members (or the leader) may have goals different from the stated group goals that may disrupt group processes.
Ex. 3 members may try to embarrass another member whom they dislike.

Question 6

Phases of Group Development:

Answer 6

1. Initial Phase
2. Working phase
3. Termination Phase

Question 7

Initial Phase

Answer 7

Primary focus- Define the purpose and goals of the group

1. The group leader sets a tone of respect, trust, and confidentiality among members
2. Members get to know each other and the group leader
3. There’s a discussion about termination.

Question 8

Working Phase

Answer 8

Primary focus- Promote problem-solving skills to facilitate behavioral changes. Power and control issues may dominate in this phase.

1. Therapeutic communication to encourage group work toward meeting goals
2. Members take informal roles within group, may interfere or favor progress towards goals

Question 9

Termination Phase

Answer 9

Primary Focus- This marks the end of the group sessions

1. Group members discuss termination issues
2. The leader summarizes work of the group and individual contributions.

Question 10

Autonomy

Answer 10

The right of clients to make decisions about their own healthcare

Question 11

Nonmaleficence

Answer 11

Doing no harm to others

Question 12

Beneficence

Answer 12

Engaging in and fostering helpful actions and behaviors

Question 13

Responsibilities of Effective Leaders

Answer 13

1. Define group norms
2. Set realistic expectations
3. Set standards for performance
4. Maintain cohesiveness as new members are introduced.

Question 14

Task roles of group members

Answer 14

1. Initiator- contributor
2. Information seeker
3. Information giver
4. Coordinator
5. Orienteer
6. Recorder

Question 15

Group Member characteristics

Answer 15

1. Aggressor
2. Blocker
3. Play person
4. Dominator

Question 16

Latent Communication

Answer 16

Content is not discussed, occurs on an emotional level, and seldom is verbalized.

Question 17

Manifest communication

Answer 17

Involves spoken words

- Groups are most effective when latent and manifest content match.