Question 1

Discuss the processes that take place during the working stage of a group.

Accepted Answer

The middle, or working stage is the stage of the group when members focus on the purpose of the group. In this stage, the members learn new material, thoroughly discuss various topics, complete tasks, or engage in personal sharing and therapeutic work. This stage is the core of the group process; it is the period when members benefit from being in the group. During the working stage many dynamics can occur because members are interacting in many different ways. The leader must attend to the interaction patterns and attitudes of the members toward each other and the leader.

Question 2

How do the interaction patterns of members effect group dynamics?

Accepted Answer

By noting how members interact in a group, the leader can decide which skills to use in order to promote good group dynamics. For instance, if a member tries to dominate discussions early in the group, the leader can use cutting off skills to give others the chance to share. If a member is frequently silent, the leader can use drawing out skills to facilitate greater participation. In addition, the leader can attend to whether or not he or she talks after each member so that members have more opportunities to interact with one another.

Question 3

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices.
Available choices:
-When planning to lead a community agency group for adolescents with severe behavioral problems, the group leader is keenly aware of the potential for complex personal dynamics to disrupt group functioning. In preparation for the group, the leader has read and trained extensively on the nature of behavioral disorders and has co-lead a group on the topic.

Accepted Answer

A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task 
A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task A

Question 4

A well structured group is less likely to go through a __________stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A well structured group is less likely...

Question 5

Which is NOT a characteristic of members who lack commitment to the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  They try to argue with the leader. 
B)  They contribute very little to discussions. 
C)  They develop trust within one or two sessions. 
D)  They vie to be the center of attention in the group. 
A)  They try to argue with the leader. 
B)  They contribute very little to discussions. 
C)  They develop trust within one or two sessions. 
D)  They vie to be the center of attention in the group.

Question 6

In a support group, when members do not trust one another

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader should insist that they do trust each other if they are to stay 
B)  the leader usually tells her own story of suffering to encourage others to share 
C)  the group is not effective 
D)  non-trusting members are asked to leave the group 
A)  the leader should insist that they do trust each other if they are to stay 
B)  the leader usually tells her own story of suffering to encourage others to share 
C)  the group is not effective 
D)  non-trusting members are asked to leave the group

Question 7

During the ______________stage members share what they've learned and how they have changed as a result of group membership.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ______________stage members share what they've...

Question 8

It is important that the group leader respond to each group member after they make a comment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The authors of this text propose a __stage group model

Accepted Answer

A)  Six 
B)  Five 
C)  Three 
D)  Seven 
A)  Six 
B)  Five 
C)  Three 
D)  Seven

Question 10

A leader's feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well the group will go.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The authors use which terms to refer to the attitudes and interaction of group members and leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group cohesion and group think 
B)  Group processes and group dynamics 
C)  Group unity and group structure 
D)  Group development and group interface 
A)  Group cohesion and group think 
B)  Group processes and group dynamics 
C)  Group unity and group structure 
D)  Group development and group interface

Question 12

When a group member comes under attack from another member of a counseling or therapy group, the leader can preserve trust in the group by

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining that attacks will not be permitted in the group. 
B)  showing concern and support for the member under attack. 
C)  discussing how the comments may have been better said, so that the attacking member could feel heard without hurting others. 
D)  doing any of the available choicesabove. 
A)  explaining that attacks will not be permitted in the group. 
B)  showing concern and support for the member under attack. 
C)  discussing how the comments may have been better said, so that the attacking member could feel heard without hurting others. 
D)  doing any of the available choicesabove.

Question 13

What can the leader do when faced with a group member that she does not like?

Accepted Answer

If the leader has to lead a group that i

Question 14

According to the authors, the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  leader's attitude. 
B)  clarity of purpose. 
C)  adequacy of the setting. 
D)  level of trust among members. 
A)  leader's attitude. 
B)  clarity of purpose. 
C)  adequacy of the setting. 
D)  level of trust among members.

Question 15

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices.
Available choices:
-Members of a parenting group in the working stage carefully listen to the leader, and then discuss the topic and share their reactions to the material.

Accepted Answer

A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task 
A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task

Question 16

When group members check their comfort level with one another and discuss what may happen in the group, the group is in the _______________stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When group members check their comfort level...

Question 17

A ____________group does not admit new members once it has been established.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________group does not admit new members...

Question 18

One of the most important observable group dynamics is who talks to whom and how often each member speaks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The beginning stage of group is a time when group members learn new material, thoroughly discuss various topics, complete tasks, and engage in personal sharing and therapeutic work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices.
Available choices:
-Members of a breast cancer survivors' group are in their second session of closing. They have met weekly for fifteen weeks and many are deeply saddened that the group is ending. Members have developed trust and care for one another, and will miss the support and camaraderie of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task 
A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task

Discuss the processes that take place during the working stage of a group.

How do the interaction patterns of members effect group dynamics?

A well structured group is less likely to go through a __________stage.

Which is NOT a characteristic of members who lack commitment to the group?

In a support group, when members do not trust one another

During the ______________stage members share what they've learned and how they have changed as a result of group membership.

It is important that the group leader respond to each group member after they make a comment.

The authors of this text propose a __stage group model

A leader's feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well the group will go.

The authors use which terms to refer to the attitudes and interaction of group members and leaders?

When a group member comes under attack from another member of a counseling or therapy group, the leader can preserve trust in the group by

What can the leader do when faced with a group member that she does not like?

According to the authors, the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the:

When group members check their comfort level with one another and discuss what may happen in the group, the group is in the _______________stage.

A ____________group does not admit new members once it has been established.

One of the most important observable group dynamics is who talks to whom and how often each member speaks.

The beginning stage of group is a time when group members learn new material, thoroughly discuss various topics, complete tasks, and engage in personal sharing and therapeutic work.

Introduction

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

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Exam 2: Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Discuss the processes that take place during the working stage of a group.

How do the interaction patterns of members effect group dynamics?

A well structured group is less likely to go through a __________stage.

Which is NOT a characteristic of members who lack commitment to the group?

In a support group, when members do not trust one another

During the ______________stage members share what they've learned and how they have changed as a result of group membership.

It is important that the group leader respond to each group member after they make a comment.

The authors of this text propose a __stage group model

A leader's feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well the group will go.

The authors use which terms to refer to the attitudes and interaction of group members and leaders?

When a group member comes under attack from another member of a counseling or therapy group, the leader can preserve trust in the group by

What can the leader do when faced with a group member that she does not like?

According to the authors, the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the:

When group members check their comfort level with one another and discuss what may happen in the group, the group is in the _______________stage.

A ____________group does not admit new members once it has been established.

One of the most important observable group dynamics is who talks to whom and how often each member speaks.

The beginning stage of group is a time when group members learn new material, thoroughly discuss various topics, complete tasks, and engage in personal sharing and therapeutic work.

Introduction

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters