Types of Groups

Question 1

Evaluation groups are designed to?

Answer 1

Gather info about the individual’s task and group interaction skills that can be used to establish goals and plan intervention. -Often therapeutic in process-

Question 2

Task-oriented groups are designed to?

Answer 2

Assist members in becoming aware of their needs, values, ideas, and feelings through performance of a shared task.

Question 3

Developmental groups offer __ levels of interaction.

Answer 3

5

Question 4

In developmental groups, what are the 5 levels of interaction?

Answer 4

Parallel, project, egocentric, cooperative, and mature

Question 5

Describe parallel (developmental) groups?

Answer 5

Use individual tasks with minimal interaction required

Question 6

Describe project (developmental) groups?

Answer 6

Consist of common, short-term activities requiring some interaction and cooperation.

Question 7

Describe egocentric (developmental) groups?

Answer 7

Require joint interaction on a long-term tasks; however completion of the task is not the focus. The members are beginning to express their needs and address those of others.

Question 8

Describe cooperative (developmental) groups?

Answer 8

Members learn to work together cooperatively, not specifically to complete a task, but to enjoy each other’s company and meet emotional needs.

Question 9

Describe mature (developmental) groups?

Answer 9

They are responsive to all member’s needs and can carry out a variety of tasks. There is good balance between carrying out the task and meeting needs of members.

Question 10

In an acute care psychiatric setting, which group
treatment is the most appropriate for individuals
with disorganized psychosis?

Answer 10

Directive group treatment: a highly structured
approach used in acute care for minimally
functional individuals.

Question 11

What type of group structure would be most

appropriate for individuals with substance abuse?

Answer 11

A task group is appropriate for substance abuse

disorders.

Question 12

Thematic groups are designed for?

Answer 12

Learning specific skills

Question 13

Topical groups focus on?

Answer 13

The discussion of activities and issues outside of the group that are current or anticipated.

Question 14

Instrumental groups are concerned with

Answer 14

Meeting health needs and maintaining function

Question 15

What is a Laissez-Faire leadership style?

Answer 15

Laissez-Faire is a “hands off” approach. Goals are
not stated, the purpose is not clear, members are
not discouraged or encouraged. This is for a
high-functioning group.

Question 16

What is the optimum number of members for a

therapy group?

Answer 16

Five to six.

Question 17

What is the optimum number of members for a

counseling group?

Answer 17

No more than eight members.

Question 18

What would you do if you had ten people assigned

to your group?

Answer 18

Divide them into two subgroups.

Question 19

What is autocratic leadership?

Answer 19

The leader exerts complete control.

Question 20

What is democratic leadership?

Answer 20

This style can be a problem-solving style.
Group members feel safe to express views,
thoughts, and feelings.

Question 21

What is the overall purpose of developmental groups?

Answer 21

Teach and develop members’ group interaction skills

Question 22

What is the purpose of parallel groups?

Answer 22

Enable members to perform individualized tasks in the presence of others

minimally verbally and non-verbally interact

develop a basic level of awareness, trust, and comfort with others in the group.

Question 23

What is the purpose of project groups?

Answer 23

Enable members to:
perform a shared, short-term activity in a cooperative manner

develop interactions beyond those that the activity requires; enable members to give and seek advice

Question 24

What is the purpose of egocentric-cooperative groups?

Answer 24

Enable members to:
select and implement a long-range activity which requires interaction to complete

identify and meet the needs of themselves and others (e.g. safety, esteem)

Question 25

What is the purpose of cooperative groups?

Answer 25

Enable members to:
engage in activities that facilitate the free expression of ideas and feelings; develop a sense of trust, love, belonging, and cohesion

identify and meet socio-emotional needs.

Question 26

What is the purpose of mature groups?

Answer 26

Enable members to:
assume all functional socio-emotional and task roles within a group

reinforce behaviors which result in need-satisfaction and task completion