Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a group behavior that tends to manifest during the working stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is more dependence on the leader for direction and more eye contact directed toward the leader as members talk. 
B)  Members are provided with both support and challenge 
C)  The leader employs a variety of therapeutic interventions designed for further self-exploration and that lead to experimentation with new behavior 
D)  Members increasingly interact with one another in more direct ways 
A)  There is more dependence on the leader for direction and more eye contact directed toward the leader as members talk. 
B)  Members are provided with both support and challenge 
C)  The leader employs a variety of therapeutic interventions designed for further self-exploration and that lead to experimentation with new behavior 
D)  Members increasingly interact with one another in more direct ways

Question 2

__________ is a form of feedback that is a basic part of a productive group, and also of any healthy relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  A challenging attack 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Constructive confrontation 
D)  Nonconstructive confrontation 
A)  A challenging attack 
B)  Confidentiality 
C)  Constructive confrontation 
D)  Nonconstructive confrontation

Question 3

Like __________, group leaders need to teach participants how to give and receive feedback.

Accepted Answer

A)  confidentiality 
B)  self-disclosure 
C)  informed consent 
D)  feedback 
A)  confidentiality 
B)  self-disclosure 
C)  informed consent 
D)  feedback

Question 4

As members successfully interact with one another in the Working Stage, the leader can expect less _____________ to be directed toward himself or herself.

Accepted Answer

A)  body language 
B)  insults 
C)  eye contact 
D)  hostility 
A)  body language 
B)  insults 
C)  eye contact 
D)  hostility

Question 5

Corrective feedback is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative feedback 
B)  Challenging feedback 
C)  Remedial feedback 
D)  Rehabilitative feedback 
A)  Negative feedback 
B)  Challenging feedback 
C)  Remedial feedback 
D)  Rehabilitative feedback

Question 6

There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plan to terminate 
B)  self-disclose 
C)  explain confidentiality 
D)  explain informed consent 
A)  plan to terminate 
B)  self-disclose 
C)  explain confidentiality 
D)  explain informed consent

Question 7

Characteristics of a cohesive group include all of the following EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  support 
B)  a lack of bonding 
C)  mutuality within the group 
D)  a sense of belonging 
A)  support 
B)  a lack of bonding 
C)  mutuality within the group 
D)  a sense of belonging

Question 8

The concept of homework is most closely associated with which therapeutic realm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gestalt 
B)  Cognitive Behavioral 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Client-centered 
A)  Gestalt 
B)  Cognitive Behavioral 
C)  Humanistic 
D)  Client-centered

Question 9

When a group is at work, unity and cohesion are paramount concerns. Is it permissible for subgroups of the larger group to meet outside the group to the exception of other members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never; it is unethical 
B)  It is highly frowned upon; it can breed jealousy and resentment 
C)  Always; many friendships and even marriages sprout from these interactions 
D)  Sometimes; depending on circumstance, setting, and the type of group 
A)  Never; it is unethical 
B)  It is highly frowned upon; it can breed jealousy and resentment 
C)  Always; many friendships and even marriages sprout from these interactions 
D)  Sometimes; depending on circumstance, setting, and the type of group

Question 10

Which of the following is an appropriate form of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rehearsing something just to state it as some point during the group. 
B)  Being judgmental 
C)  Being mechanical 
D)  To help a member understand he or she is not alone and that the leader has experienced something similar. 
A)  Rehearsing something just to state it as some point during the group. 
B)  Being judgmental 
C)  Being mechanical 
D)  To help a member understand he or she is not alone and that the leader has experienced something similar.

Question 11

For a group to reach the deepest and most effective levels of the Working Stage, it is essential that members _____________ to work through areas of interference that hinder achievement.

Accepted Answer

A)  promise 
B)  contract 
C)  commit 
D)  make a sincere effort 
A)  promise 
B)  contract 
C)  commit 
D)  make a sincere effort

Question 12

All of the following, according to Yalom (2005b), are stated benefits of cohesive groups EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  They have higher rates of attendance 
B)  Members feel freer to deal with anger 
C)  They foster a higher degree of interpersonal learning 
D)  They allow the group to finish its work and end sooner 
A)  They have higher rates of attendance 
B)  Members feel freer to deal with anger 
C)  They foster a higher degree of interpersonal learning 
D)  They allow the group to finish its work and end sooner

Question 13

Which critical issue can be described as the members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity?

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 14

During the initial stage, interventions are aimed at providing encouragement. During the working stage, the leader will:

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage the member to identify ways in which he or she has already inhibited him or herself because of fear of judgment 
B)  provide encouragement, but try not to push the member to connect with other members 
C)  look for ways to involve the entire group in a member's work 
D)  limit the amount of depth the member is allowed to share so other members do not feel the burden of sharing 
A)  encourage the member to identify ways in which he or she has already inhibited him or herself because of fear of judgment 
B)  provide encouragement, but try not to push the member to connect with other members 
C)  look for ways to involve the entire group in a member's work 
D)  limit the amount of depth the member is allowed to share so other members do not feel the burden of sharing

Question 15

During the working stage, co-leaders can make it a practice to devote some time to appraising the direction the group is taking and __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its understanding of informed consent 
B)  its level of productivity 
C)  its understanding of confidentiality 
D)  introducing each diverse member 
A)  its understanding of informed consent 
B)  its level of productivity 
C)  its understanding of confidentiality 
D)  introducing each diverse member

Question 16

The converse of "guardedness" in a therapeutic group setting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Disclosure 
B)  Spontaneity 
C)  Revelation 
D)  Authenticity 
A)  Disclosure 
B)  Spontaneity 
C)  Revelation 
D)  Authenticity

Question 17

__________ occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Informed Consent 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Termination 
A)  Confidentiality 
B)  Informed Consent 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Termination

Question 18

Intergroup feedback is most effective when it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contains qualifiers 
B)  Doesn't contain qualifiers 
C)  Addresses difficulties one member is having with another 
D)  Contains advice 
A)  Contains qualifiers 
B)  Doesn't contain qualifiers 
C)  Addresses difficulties one member is having with another 
D)  Contains advice

Question 19

Which critical issue can be described as expecting group participants to make the choice to
Relinquish some of their controlled and rehearsed ways and allow themselves to respond
More spontaneously to events of the moment?

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 20

Which critical issue can be described as being fundamental to the success of a therapeutic group that authenticity prevail and that members do not feel they have to disguise or hide their true selves to be accepted?

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

Which of the following is NOT a group behavior that tends to manifest during the working stage?

__________ is a form of feedback that is a basic part of a productive group, and also of any healthy relationship.

Like __________, group leaders need to teach participants how to give and receive feedback.

As members successfully interact with one another in the Working Stage, the leader can expect less _____________ to be directed toward himself or herself.

Corrective feedback is also known as:

There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.

Characteristics of a cohesive group include all of the following EXCEPT :

The concept of homework is most closely associated with which therapeutic realm?

When a group is at work, unity and cohesion are paramount concerns. Is it permissible for subgroups of the larger group to meet outside the group to the exception of other members?

Which of the following is an appropriate form of self-disclosure?

For a group to reach the deepest and most effective levels of the Working Stage, it is essential that members _____________ to work through areas of interference that hinder achievement.

All of the following, according to Yalom (2005b), are stated benefits of cohesive groups EXCEPT :

Which critical issue can be described as the members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity?

During the initial stage, interventions are aimed at providing encouragement. During the working stage, the leader will:

During the working stage, co-leaders can make it a practice to devote some time to appraising the direction the group is taking and __________.

The converse of "guardedness" in a therapeutic group setting is:

__________ occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another.

Intergroup feedback is most effective when it:

Which critical issue can be described as expecting group participants to make the choice to Relinquish some of their controlled and rehearsed ways and allow themselves to respond More spontaneously to events of the moment?

Which critical issue can be described as being fundamental to the success of a therapeutic group that authenticity prevail and that members do not feel they have to disguise or hide their true selves to be accepted?

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

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Exam 8: Working Stage of a Group

Which of the following is NOT a group behavior that tends to manifest during the working stage?

__________ is a form of feedback that is a basic part of a productive group, and also of any healthy relationship.

Like __________, group leaders need to teach participants how to give and receive feedback.

As members successfully interact with one another in the Working Stage, the leader can expect less _____________ to be directed toward himself or herself.

Corrective feedback is also known as:

There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.

Characteristics of a cohesive group include all of the following EXCEPT :

The concept of homework is most closely associated with which therapeutic realm?

When a group is at work, unity and cohesion are paramount concerns. Is it permissible for subgroups of the larger group to meet outside the group to the exception of other members?

Which of the following is an appropriate form of self-disclosure?

For a group to reach the deepest and most effective levels of the Working Stage, it is essential that members _____________ to work through areas of interference that hinder achievement.

All of the following, according to Yalom (2005b), are stated benefits of cohesive groups EXCEPT :

Which critical issue can be described as the members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity?

During the initial stage, interventions are aimed at providing encouragement. During the working stage, the leader will:

During the working stage, co-leaders can make it a practice to devote some time to appraising the direction the group is taking and __________.

The converse of "guardedness" in a therapeutic group setting is:

__________ occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another.

Intergroup feedback is most effective when it:

Which critical issue can be described as expecting group participants to make the choice to Relinquish some of their controlled and rehearsed ways and allow themselves to respond More spontaneously to events of the moment?

Which critical issue can be described as being fundamental to the success of a therapeutic group that authenticity prevail and that members do not feel they have to disguise or hide their true selves to be accepted?

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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