Question 1

How do the authors describe their approach to orienting group members to the group experience before it begins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide minimal structure and little discussion of group guidelines and expectations. 
B)  They avoid a discussion of fears so as to not scare timid members. 
C)  They explore the members' expectations, clarify goals and objectives, discuss procedural details, explore the possible risks and values of group participation, and discuss guidelines for getting the most from a group experience. 
D)  They avoid discussing the limitations of group work so as to not diminish the power of the group experience. 
A)  They provide minimal structure and little discussion of group guidelines and expectations. 
B)  They avoid a discussion of fears so as to not scare timid members. 
C)  They explore the members' expectations, clarify goals and objectives, discuss procedural details, explore the possible risks and values of group participation, and discuss guidelines for getting the most from a group experience. 
D)  They avoid discussing the limitations of group work so as to not diminish the power of the group experience.

Question 2

Neglecting the process of can easily leave the members with unfinished work and will limit opportunities for them to conceptualize what they learned from a group experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  informed consent 
B)  termination 
C)  practice-based evidence 
D)  evidence-based practice 
A)  informed consent 
B)  termination 
C)  practice-based evidence 
D)  evidence-based practice

Question 3

The importance of multicultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  option, but not a necessity. 
B)  ethical imperative. 
C)  lower priority than it used to be. 
D)  reason to extend training programs by an extra year. 
A)  option, but not a necessity. 
B)  ethical imperative. 
C)  lower priority than it used to be. 
D)  reason to extend training programs by an extra year.

Question 4

Implications of group members and their therapists communicating with each other online, and when group members communicate with other members via the Internet, include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk of breach of confidentiality. 
B)  increased risk of breach of privacy. 
C)  lack of technological skills and knowledge to protect information that is intended to remain private creates a risk of making this information public for all to see. 
D)  addressing parameters of online behavior through informed consent and establishing ground rules regarding members' commitment to avoid posting pictures, comments, or any type of confidential information about other members online. 
A)  increased risk of breach of confidentiality. 
B)  increased risk of breach of privacy. 
C)  lack of technological skills and knowledge to protect information that is intended to remain private creates a risk of making this information public for all to see. 
D)  addressing parameters of online behavior through informed consent and establishing ground rules regarding members' commitment to avoid posting pictures, comments, or any type of confidential information about other members online.

Question 5

In addition to learning about ethical decision making regarding dilemmas encountered in group work, three other experiences are suggested as adjuncts to a training program for group workers. Which of the following is NOT one of these experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal experience in a self-exploration group 
B)  Survey of evidence-based practice 
C)  Personal (individual) psychotherapy 
D)  Becoming involved in supervised experiences 
A)  Personal experience in a self-exploration group 
B)  Survey of evidence-based practice 
C)  Personal (individual) psychotherapy 
D)  Becoming involved in supervised experiences

Question 6

Dan and Rachel have been assigned to work together as co-leaders of an anxiety disorders group. In order to be effective models for their group members, they should:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek supervision only if issues arise between them. 
B)  explore their personal beliefs and perspectives about co-facilitation. 
C)  inspire each other by competing with each other to develop the most creative techniques. 
D)  depend heavily on each other. 
A)  seek supervision only if issues arise between them. 
B)  explore their personal beliefs and perspectives about co-facilitation. 
C)  inspire each other by competing with each other to develop the most creative techniques. 
D)  depend heavily on each other.

Question 7

Voluntary participation is an important beginning point for a successful group experience. in a group raises a different set of ethical issues and the negative attitudes of some members can contaminate the entire group experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Voluntary participation 
B)  Supported participation 
C)  Mandatory participation 
D)  Group norms 
A)  Voluntary participation 
B)  Supported participation 
C)  Mandatory participation 
D)  Group norms

Question 8

With respect to confidentiality, group leaders have a responsibility to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly define what it means and its limits. 
B)  explain its importance. 
C)  inform members of the difficulties involved in enforcing it. 
D)  explain it is not mandatory, but a voluntary process. 
A)  clearly define what it means and its limits. 
B)  explain its importance. 
C)  inform members of the difficulties involved in enforcing it. 
D)  explain it is not mandatory, but a voluntary process.

Question 9

ASGW addresses both in their guidelines for training group workers and various other guidelines to increase their knowledge and skills in developing competence in addressing both these issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge and skill 
B)  liability and skill 
C)  multiculturalism and social justice 
D)  knowledge and liability 
A)  knowledge and skill 
B)  liability and skill 
C)  multiculturalism and social justice 
D)  knowledge and liability

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in a group, it is not an ethical issue for group practitioners. 
B)  Confidentiality is a concern for therapists holding group psychotherapy, but not for those running other types of groups. 
C)  Groups are invariably determined to be less effective than individual psychotherapy in helping clients. 
D)  The ethical, legal, and professional aspects of confidentiality have a different application in group situations. 
A)  Since confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in a group, it is not an ethical issue for group practitioners. 
B)  Confidentiality is a concern for therapists holding group psychotherapy, but not for those running other types of groups. 
C)  Groups are invariably determined to be less effective than individual psychotherapy in helping clients. 
D)  The ethical, legal, and professional aspects of confidentiality have a different application in group situations.

Question 11

______________________uses data generated from clients during treatment to inform the process and outcome of treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Practice-based evidence 
B)  Evidence-based practice 
C)  Follow-up 
D)  Termination 
A)  Practice-based evidence 
B)  Evidence-based practice 
C)  Follow-up 
D)  Termination

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE in regards to group ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a rule, group leaders should conduct only those types of groups for which they have been trained. 
B)  The legal concept of privileged communication applies in group settings the same as it applies to individual sessions. 
C)  Group leaders are not obliged to inform psychiatric hospital patients that they are documenting group sessions. 
D)  Parents and guardians have the legal right to all communications that have occurred in groups for minors. 
A)  As a rule, group leaders should conduct only those types of groups for which they have been trained. 
B)  The legal concept of privileged communication applies in group settings the same as it applies to individual sessions. 
C)  Group leaders are not obliged to inform psychiatric hospital patients that they are documenting group sessions. 
D)  Parents and guardians have the legal right to all communications that have occurred in groups for minors.

Question 13

Gail feels like she has not accomplished what she wanted in her therapy group and has decided to leave. Gail's therapist needs to:

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage her to explain why she wants to leave to other group members. 
B)  encourage her to leave before her negative attitude affects other members of the group. 
C)  put undue pressure on her to stay in group. 
D)  encourage other members to pressure her to stay. 
A)  encourage her to explain why she wants to leave to other group members. 
B)  encourage her to leave before her negative attitude affects other members of the group. 
C)  put undue pressure on her to stay in group. 
D)  encourage other members to pressure her to stay.

Question 14

If you possess , you are likely to misinterpret patterns of behavior displayed by group members who are culturally different from you.

Accepted Answer

A)  social justice 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  informed consent 
D)  cultural tunnel vision 
A)  social justice 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  informed consent 
D)  cultural tunnel vision

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the characteristics of diversity sensitive group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group counselors establish norms that accept, value, and respect cultural differences. 
B)  Group counselors respect the roles of family and community hierarchies within a client's culture. 
C)  Group counselors treat all members as if they are the same and have the same values. 
D)  Group counselors acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effectively working with the diverse range of members in their groups. 
A)  Group counselors establish norms that accept, value, and respect cultural differences. 
B)  Group counselors respect the roles of family and community hierarchies within a client's culture. 
C)  Group counselors treat all members as if they are the same and have the same values. 
D)  Group counselors acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effectively working with the diverse range of members in their groups.

How do the authors describe their approach to orienting group members to the group experience before it begins?

Neglecting the process of can easily leave the members with unfinished work and will limit opportunities for them to conceptualize what they learned from a group experience.

The importance of multicultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a:

Implications of group members and their therapists communicating with each other online, and when group members communicate with other members via the Internet, include all of the following EXCEPT:

In addition to learning about ethical decision making regarding dilemmas encountered in group work, three other experiences are suggested as adjuncts to a training program for group workers. Which of the following is NOT one of these experiences?

Dan and Rachel have been assigned to work together as co-leaders of an anxiety disorders group. In order to be effective models for their group members, they should:

Voluntary participation is an important beginning point for a successful group experience. in a group raises a different set of ethical issues and the negative attitudes of some members can contaminate the entire group experience.

With respect to confidentiality, group leaders have a responsibility to do all of the following EXCEPT:

ASGW addresses both in their guidelines for training group workers and various other guidelines to increase their knowledge and skills in developing competence in addressing both these issues.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

______________________uses data generated from clients during treatment to inform the process and outcome of treatment.

Which of the following is TRUE in regards to group ethics?

Gail feels like she has not accomplished what she wanted in her therapy group and has decided to leave. Gail's therapist needs to:

If you possess , you are likely to misinterpret patterns of behavior displayed by group members who are culturally different from you.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the characteristics of diversity sensitive group work?

Introduction to Professional Ethics

The Counselor As a Person and As a Professional

Values and the Helping Relationship

Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Professional Competence and Training

Ethical Issues in Supervision

Issues in Theory and Practice

Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

Community and Social Justice Perspectives

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Exam 12: Ethical Issues in Group Work

How do the authors describe their approach to orienting group members to the group experience before it begins?

Neglecting the process of can easily leave the members with unfinished work and will limit opportunities for them to conceptualize what they learned from a group experience.

The importance of multicultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a:

Implications of group members and their therapists communicating with each other online, and when group members communicate with other members via the Internet, include all of the following EXCEPT:

In addition to learning about ethical decision making regarding dilemmas encountered in group work, three other experiences are suggested as adjuncts to a training program for group workers. Which of the following is NOT one of these experiences?

Dan and Rachel have been assigned to work together as co-leaders of an anxiety disorders group. In order to be effective models for their group members, they should:

Voluntary participation is an important beginning point for a successful group experience. in a group raises a different set of ethical issues and the negative attitudes of some members can contaminate the entire group experience.

With respect to confidentiality, group leaders have a responsibility to do all of the following EXCEPT:

ASGW addresses both in their guidelines for training group workers and various other guidelines to increase their knowledge and skills in developing competence in addressing both these issues.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

______________________uses data generated from clients during treatment to inform the process and outcome of treatment.

Which of the following is TRUE in regards to group ethics?

Gail feels like she has not accomplished what she wanted in her therapy group and has decided to leave. Gail's therapist needs to:

If you possess , you are likely to misinterpret patterns of behavior displayed by group members who are culturally different from you.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the characteristics of diversity sensitive group work?

Introduction to Professional Ethics

The Counselor As a Person and As a Professional

Values and the Helping Relationship

Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues

Client Rights and Counselor Responsibilities

Confidentiality: Ethical and Legal Issues

Managing Boundaries and Multiple Relationships

Professional Competence and Training

Ethical Issues in Supervision

Issues in Theory and Practice

Ethical Issues in Couples and Family Therapy

Community and Social Justice Perspectives

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