Question 1

During the working stage, which of the following would NOT be a journal prompt given by the leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  What have you observed that demonstrates that a high level of trust or cohesion between group members has developed? 
B)  What patterns of communication do you see happening in this stage of the group? 
C)  What is your understanding of confidentiality and informed consent? 
D)  How are members and the leaders handling conflicts that occur in the group? 
A)  What have you observed that demonstrates that a high level of trust or cohesion between group members has developed? 
B)  What patterns of communication do you see happening in this stage of the group? 
C)  What is your understanding of confidentiality and informed consent? 
D)  How are members and the leaders handling conflicts that occur in the group? C

Question 2

Groups displaying nonworking group behaviors may be working but:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the same ways as a working group. 
B)  in better ways than a working group. 
C)  barely moving forward, as if standing still. 
D)  in less overt or easily recognizable ways. 
A)  in the same ways as a working group. 
B)  in better ways than a working group. 
C)  barely moving forward, as if standing still. 
D)  in less overt or easily recognizable ways. D

Question 3

__________ is a valuable concept and it can be a unifying force for group members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohesion 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Subgrouping 
D)  A breach of confidentiality 
A)  Cohesion 
B)  Confrontation 
C)  Subgrouping 
D)  A breach of confidentiality A

Question 4

A healing capacity develops within the group as members increasingly experience __________ of who they are.

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrust 
B)  dislike 
C)  non-acceptance 
D)  acceptance 
A)  mistrust 
B)  dislike 
C)  non-acceptance 
D)  acceptance

Question 5

Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela's rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of ______________stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  any 
B)  the Transition 
C)  the Initial 
D)  the Working 
A)  any 
B)  the Transition 
C)  the Initial 
D)  the Working

Question 6

Nonworking groups are categorized by all of the following EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflicts are typically avoided and/or ignored 
B)  Disclosure remains minimal 
C)  Individuals focus on others and not on themselves 
D)  Individuals do not wait for permission from the leader 
A)  Conflicts are typically avoided and/or ignored 
B)  Disclosure remains minimal 
C)  Individuals focus on others and not on themselves 
D)  Individuals do not wait for permission from the leader

Question 7

It is believed that when utilizing humor in a group setting (whether for insight, feedback, etc.), the humor is most effective when it is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Well thought-out 
C)  Not culturally specific 
D)  Directed at oneself 
A)  Spontaneous 
B)  Well thought-out 
C)  Not culturally specific 
D)  Directed at oneself

Question 8

The __________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  introductions 
B)  termination 
C)  therapeutic factors 
D)  abstract understanding 
A)  introductions 
B)  termination 
C)  therapeutic factors 
D)  abstract understanding

Question 9

Members may become more aware of their apprehensions as they experience the group process. As the group moves through the stages:

Accepted Answer

A)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will likely be different. 
B)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will not change. 
C)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper, but the leader's interventions will not change at all. 
D)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper and the leader's interventions will likely be different. 
A)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will likely be different. 
B)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will not change. 
C)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper, but the leader's interventions will not change at all. 
D)  the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper and the leader's interventions will likely be different.

Question 10

More member __________ is desirable; clinical findings do not support the idea that more is always better.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-disclosure 
B)  conflict 
C)  silence 
D)  denial 
A)  self-disclosure 
B)  conflict 
C)  silence 
D)  denial

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of a working group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most members feel a sense of inclusion, and excluded members are invited to become more active. 
B)  Mistrust is evidenced by an undercurrent of unexpressed hostility. 
C)  Goals are fuzzy, abstract, and general. 
D)  Fragmentation exists; members feel distant from one another 
A)  Most members feel a sense of inclusion, and excluded members are invited to become more active. 
B)  Mistrust is evidenced by an undercurrent of unexpressed hostility. 
C)  Goals are fuzzy, abstract, and general. 
D)  Fragmentation exists; members feel distant from one another

Question 12

In a working group, while one member, Nicole, shared another, Beth, made a rude comment under her breath. Nicole overheard Beth and told her it really upset her. Beth responded by telling Nicole she was being too sensitive. In a slightly raised voice, Nicole continued explaining why she was upset. Beth told Nicole to stop shouting and to calm down, which resulted in Nicole becoming even more frustrated. How should the group leader respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow Nicole to continuing explaining her frustration, while blocking Beth to work. 
B)  Facilitate their interaction so neither of them shut down and to assess the impact of the conflict on the other group members. 
C)  Block Nicole from continuing in order to allow Beth to work on her issues. 
D)  Block both Nicole and Beth from continuing and ignore the issue by bringing up something different. 
A)  Allow Nicole to continuing explaining her frustration, while blocking Beth to work. 
B)  Facilitate their interaction so neither of them shut down and to assess the impact of the conflict on the other group members. 
C)  Block Nicole from continuing in order to allow Beth to work on her issues. 
D)  Block both Nicole and Beth from continuing and ignore the issue by bringing up something different.

Question 13

The epitome of therapeutic feedback from one member (or leader) to another is: (1) When it lets others know how you feel as a result of their behaviors, actions or work, and (2) When the feedback is _______________:

Accepted Answer

A)  well thought-out 
B)  a feeling/critique, etc. that is obviously shared by other members 
C)  rehearsed so as to be comprehensive 
D)  spontaneous 
A)  well thought-out 
B)  a feeling/critique, etc. that is obviously shared by other members 
C)  rehearsed so as to be comprehensive 
D)  spontaneous

Question 14

Which critical issue can be described as members deciding to disclose themselves in a significant and appropriate way, or they can choose to remain hidden out of fear?

Accepted Answer

A)  disclosure versus anonymity 
B)  authenticity versus guardedness. 
C)  spontaneity versus control 
D)  acceptance versus rejection 
A)  disclosure versus anonymity 
B)  authenticity versus guardedness. 
C)  spontaneity versus control 
D)  acceptance versus rejection

Question 15

In an incest survivor group, most members were relieved that the leaders did not __________ whether they had or had not been survivors themselves because they believed they would
Have been protective of the leaders and this would have limited members' ability to lean on
The leaders for support.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceal 
B)  mask 
C)  cover 
D)  disclose 
A)  conceal 
B)  mask 
C)  cover 
D)  disclose

Question 16

It is important to meet with your co-leader throughout the duration of the group. Which of the following is not a topic to discuss that is particularly relevant to the working stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ongoing evaluation of the group 
B)  Initial balance of responsibility 
C)  Discussion of techniques 
D)  Self-disclosure issues 
A)  Ongoing evaluation of the group 
B)  Initial balance of responsibility 
C)  Discussion of techniques 
D)  Self-disclosure issues

Question 17

Catharsis is typically evident in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Working groups 
B)  Nonworking groups 
C)  All therapeutic groups to one degree or another 
D)  Working groups, however, only in the Working Stage 
A)  Working groups 
B)  Nonworking groups 
C)  All therapeutic groups to one degree or another 
D)  Working groups, however, only in the Working Stage

Question 18

The process of __________ encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  selective feedback 
B)  interpersonal feedback 
C)  confrontive feedback 
D)  aggressive feedback 
A)  selective feedback 
B)  interpersonal feedback 
C)  confrontive feedback 
D)  aggressive feedback

Question 19

Effective self-disclosure often hinges upon all of the following concepts EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  Appropriateness versus Inappropriateness 
B)  Pressure 
C)  Judgment 
D)  Purposefulness 
A)  Appropriateness versus Inappropriateness 
B)  Pressure 
C)  Judgment 
D)  Purposefulness

Question 20

Barry is a group leader who feels compelled to disclose certain aspects of himself to the group. He is uncertain as to roots and motivation of his feelings. All are appropriate avenues for Barry EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  Finding a therapy group in which he himself can be a member 
B)  Taking a spontaneous risk; group leaders do, after all, encourage risk-taking 
C)  Disclosing the information as a possible way of modeling - on condition that the disclosure is relevant 
D)  Consulting with a supervisor or colleague 
A)  Finding a therapy group in which he himself can be a member 
B)  Taking a spontaneous risk; group leaders do, after all, encourage risk-taking 
C)  Disclosing the information as a possible way of modeling - on condition that the disclosure is relevant 
D)  Consulting with a supervisor or colleague

During the working stage, which of the following would NOT be a journal prompt given by the leaders?

Groups displaying nonworking group behaviors may be working but:

__________ is a valuable concept and it can be a unifying force for group members.

A healing capacity develops within the group as members increasingly experience __________ of who they are.

Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela's rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of ______________stage.

Nonworking groups are categorized by all of the following EXCEPT :

It is believed that when utilizing humor in a group setting (whether for insight, feedback, etc.), the humor is most effective when it is:

The __________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage.

Members may become more aware of their apprehensions as they experience the group process. As the group moves through the stages:

More member __________ is desirable; clinical findings do not support the idea that more is always better.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a working group?

The epitome of therapeutic feedback from one member (or leader) to another is: (1) When it lets others know how you feel as a result of their behaviors, actions or work, and (2) When the feedback is _______________:

Which critical issue can be described as members deciding to disclose themselves in a significant and appropriate way, or they can choose to remain hidden out of fear?

In an incest survivor group, most members were relieved that the leaders did not __________ whether they had or had not been survivors themselves because they believed they would Have been protective of the leaders and this would have limited members' ability to lean on The leaders for support.

It is important to meet with your co-leader throughout the duration of the group. Which of the following is not a topic to discuss that is particularly relevant to the working stage?

Catharsis is typically evident in:

The process of __________ encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others.

Effective self-disclosure often hinges upon all of the following concepts EXCEPT :

Barry is a group leader who feels compelled to disclose certain aspects of himself to the group. He is uncertain as to roots and motivation of his feelings. All are appropriate avenues for Barry EXCEPT :

An Introduction to Group Work a Multicultural Perspective

The Group Counselor

Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling

Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

Forming a Group

Initial Stage of a Group

Transition Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

Groups in School Settings

Groups in Community Settings

Final Examination

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Exam 8: Working Stage of a Group

During the working stage, which of the following would NOT be a journal prompt given by the leaders?

Groups displaying nonworking group behaviors may be working but:

__________ is a valuable concept and it can be a unifying force for group members.

A healing capacity develops within the group as members increasingly experience __________ of who they are.

Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela's rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of ______________stage.

Nonworking groups are categorized by all of the following EXCEPT :

It is believed that when utilizing humor in a group setting (whether for insight, feedback, etc.), the humor is most effective when it is:

The __________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage.

Members may become more aware of their apprehensions as they experience the group process. As the group moves through the stages:

More member __________ is desirable; clinical findings do not support the idea that more is always better.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a working group?

The epitome of therapeutic feedback from one member (or leader) to another is: (1) When it lets others know how you feel as a result of their behaviors, actions or work, and (2) When the feedback is _______________:

Which critical issue can be described as members deciding to disclose themselves in a significant and appropriate way, or they can choose to remain hidden out of fear?

In an incest survivor group, most members were relieved that the leaders did not __________ whether they had or had not been survivors themselves because they believed they would Have been protective of the leaders and this would have limited members' ability to lean on The leaders for support.

It is important to meet with your co-leader throughout the duration of the group. Which of the following is not a topic to discuss that is particularly relevant to the working stage?

Catharsis is typically evident in:

The process of __________ encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others.

Effective self-disclosure often hinges upon all of the following concepts EXCEPT :

Barry is a group leader who feels compelled to disclose certain aspects of himself to the group. He is uncertain as to roots and motivation of his feelings. All are appropriate avenues for Barry EXCEPT :

An Introduction to Group Work a Multicultural Perspective

The Group Counselor

Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling

Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

Forming a Group

Initial Stage of a Group

Transition Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

Groups in School Settings

Groups in Community Settings

Final Examination

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