Question 1

Which of the statements below is TRUE about the informed consent process in groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no such thing as providing too much information to group members at one time. 
B)  Experienced group members have the responsibility of ensuring that new members become aware of their rights and responsibilities as group participants. 
C)  Clients should be informed at the outset that informed consent is an ongoing process and that various aspects of the consent process may need to be revisited at different stages of a group. 
D)  A very lengthy informed consent process that emphasizes the legalistic aspects of group work is ideal. 
A)  There is no such thing as providing too much information to group members at one time. 
B)  Experienced group members have the responsibility of ensuring that new members become aware of their rights and responsibilities as group participants. 
C)  Clients should be informed at the outset that informed consent is an ongoing process and that various aspects of the consent process may need to be revisited at different stages of a group. 
D)  A very lengthy informed consent process that emphasizes the legalistic aspects of group work is ideal.

Question 2

When participation in a group is part of a counseling master's program,safeguards must be in place to manage boundaries and reduce the risk of harm to students.These safeguards include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic instructor self-reflection. 
B)  exhibit problematic behaviors. 
C)  informed consent of students. 
D)  self-disclosure training. 
A)  systematic instructor self-reflection. 
B)  exhibit problematic behaviors. 
C)  informed consent of students. 
D)  self-disclosure training.

Question 3

Ethical practice demands that group practitioners inform prospective participants of the potential risks involved in the group experience and reduce unnecessary psychological risks.A variety of factors or events result in members having a negative group experience.Which of the following is NOT a factor or event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leader support 
B)  Premature pressure to disclose 
C)  Aggressive leadership style 
D)  Lack of clarity about group norms 
A)  Leader support 
B)  Premature pressure to disclose 
C)  Aggressive leadership style 
D)  Lack of clarity about group norms

Question 4

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 5

People with traumatic brain injuries,paranoid individuals,hypochondriacs,acutely psychotic individuals,and antisocial personalities are considered poor candidates for a

Accepted Answer

A)  heterogeneous outpatient intensive therapy group. 
B)  inpatient therapy group. 
C)  group dealing with specific issues such as addiction,brain injuries,personality disorders,and psychosis. 
D)  specific group created for their specific issue. 
A)  heterogeneous outpatient intensive therapy group. 
B)  inpatient therapy group. 
C)  group dealing with specific issues such as addiction,brain injuries,personality disorders,and psychosis. 
D)  specific group created for their specific issue.

Question 6

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)  Observing group therapy sessions 
A)  Personal experience in a self-exploration group 
B)  Survey of evidence-based practice 
C)  Personal (individual)psychotherapy 
D)  Observing group therapy sessions

Question 7

__________ is an evidence-based practice that monitors client change and identifies modifications needed to enhance the therapeutic endeavor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback-informed treatment 
B)  Practice-based evidence 
C)  Evidence-based practice 
D)  Termination 
A)  Feedback-informed treatment 
B)  Practice-based evidence 
C)  Evidence-based practice 
D)  Termination

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of group supervision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervising several group leaders at one time can be ineffective. 
B)  Group supervision increases the skill development of trainees. 
C)  Group supervision is of paramount importance in training group leaders as well as in monitoring the quality of care of those who participate. 
D)  Group supervision provides trainees with many experiential opportunities to learn about the process and development of a group. 
A)  Supervising several group leaders at one time can be ineffective. 
B)  Group supervision increases the skill development of trainees. 
C)  Group supervision is of paramount importance in training group leaders as well as in monitoring the quality of care of those who participate. 
D)  Group supervision provides trainees with many experiential opportunities to learn about the process and development of a group.

Question 11

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 12

Group leaders need to attend to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  their own individual development. 
B)  their development as a coleading team. 
C)  the development of the group they are facilitating. 
D)  there is no specific issue to which group leaders should attend. 
A)  their own individual development. 
B)  their development as a coleading team. 
C)  the development of the group they are facilitating. 
D)  there is no specific issue to which group leaders should attend.

Question 13

The authors believe that some type of screening,which involves interviewing and evaluating potential members,should be employed to select suitable members for a group.What question needs to be pondered when screening prospective group members?

Accepted Answer

A)  If I do not allow this person to become a member of this group,what consequences may I face as a leader? 
B)  Is it appropriate for this person to become a participant in this type of group,with this leader,at this time? 
C)  Do I like this person? 
D)  What are the odds that this person will make the dynamics interesting in this particular group? 
A)  If I do not allow this person to become a member of this group,what consequences may I face as a leader? 
B)  Is it appropriate for this person to become a participant in this type of group,with this leader,at this time? 
C)  Do I like this person? 
D)  What are the odds that this person will make the dynamics interesting in this particular group?

Question 14

The development of multicultural and cross-cultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a/an

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 15

Groups remain a powerful intervention tool

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily for school-aged children and adolescents. 
B)  primarily for adults dealing with a host of issues and stressors. 
C)  primarily for older adults dealing with geriatric concerns. 
D)  across the life span,positively impacting childhood,adult,and geriatric disorders. 
A)  primarily for school-aged children and adolescents. 
B)  primarily for adults dealing with a host of issues and stressors. 
C)  primarily for older adults dealing with geriatric concerns. 
D)  across the life span,positively impacting childhood,adult,and geriatric disorders.

Which of the statements below is TRUE about the informed consent process in groups?

When participation in a group is part of a counseling master's program,safeguards must be in place to manage boundaries and reduce the risk of harm to students.These safeguards include all of the following EXCEPT

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

People with traumatic brain injuries,paranoid individuals,hypochondriacs,acutely psychotic individuals,and antisocial personalities are considered poor candidates for a

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?

__________ is an evidence-based practice that monitors client change and identifies modifications needed to enhance the therapeutic endeavor.

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

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 a benefit of group supervision?

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

Group leaders need to attend to all of the following EXCEPT

The authors believe that some type of screening,which involves interviewing and evaluating potential members,should be employed to select suitable members for a group.What question needs to be pondered when screening prospective group members?

The development of multicultural and cross-cultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a/an

Groups remain a powerful intervention tool

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

Which of the statements below is TRUE about the informed consent process in groups?

When participation in a group is part of a counseling master's program,safeguards must be in place to manage boundaries and reduce the risk of harm to students.These safeguards include all of the following EXCEPT

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

People with traumatic brain injuries,paranoid individuals,hypochondriacs,acutely psychotic individuals,and antisocial personalities are considered poor candidates for a

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?

__________ is an evidence-based practice that monitors client change and identifies modifications needed to enhance the therapeutic endeavor.

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

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 a benefit of group supervision?

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

Group leaders need to attend to all of the following EXCEPT

The authors believe that some type of screening,which involves interviewing and evaluating potential members,should be employed to select suitable members for a group.What question needs to be pondered when screening prospective group members?

The development of multicultural and cross-cultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a/an

Groups remain a powerful intervention tool

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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