Question 1

Which of the following is NOT helpful in closing group ses-sions?

Accepted Answer

A)  stopping the group halfway through the session for members to assess their involvement 
B)  having members evaluate their progress once they have completed half of the group sessions 
C)  making sure everyone leaves the sessions feeling com-pletely comfortable 
D)  encouraging members to give each other feedback 
A)  stopping the group halfway through the session for members to assess their involvement 
B)  having members evaluate their progress once they have completed half of the group sessions 
C)  making sure everyone leaves the sessions feeling com-pletely comfortable 
D)  encouraging members to give each other feedback

Question 2

Which of the following is not usually a characteristic of the working stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  group cohesion 
B)  universality (ability to see commonalities of life issues) 
C)  relatively few interpersonal conflicts and struggles 
D)  less dependence on the leader for direction 
A)  group cohesion 
B)  universality (ability to see commonalities of life issues) 
C)  relatively few interpersonal conflicts and struggles 
D)  less dependence on the leader for direction

Question 3

Leaders and members demonstrate a lack of attention when they

Accepted Answer

A)  ask open-ended questions. 
B)  are thinking about what to say next. 
C)  listen intently. 
D)  strive to be present. 
A)  ask open-ended questions. 
B)  are thinking about what to say next. 
C)  listen intently. 
D)  strive to be present.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered appropriate for follow-up is a follow-up session with all members could take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members can be given the opportunity to identify what else they can do before the final session 
B)  Group leaders can go to each member's house and complete an extensive interview 
C)  Group leaders can send a brief questionnaire to assess members' perceptions about the group and its impact on their lives. 
D)  Members can meet, even if not all members, and discuss the group 
A)  Members can be given the opportunity to identify what else they can do before the final session 
B)  Group leaders can go to each member's house and complete an extensive interview 
C)  Group leaders can send a brief questionnaire to assess members' perceptions about the group and its impact on their lives. 
D)  Members can meet, even if not all members, and discuss the group

Question 5

Regarding the ethical use of techniques, which statement is FALSE ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any technique that is not working should be abandoned. 
B)  It is important for leaders to use techniques they have some knowledge about, preferably those they have received supervision in using. 
C)  Reluctant members should be pressured into participating in all group exercises for the sake of the cohesion of the group. 
D)  Techniques are used with consideration for the member's background. 
A)  Any technique that is not working should be abandoned. 
B)  It is important for leaders to use techniques they have some knowledge about, preferably those they have received supervision in using. 
C)  Reluctant members should be pressured into participating in all group exercises for the sake of the cohesion of the group. 
D)  Techniques are used with consideration for the member's background.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about conflict is FALSE ?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is to be avoided at all costs. 
B)  It often carries a negative connotation 
C)  It is inevitable in all relationships and groups 
D)  Unexplored conflict is expressed in defensive behavior. 
A)  It is to be avoided at all costs. 
B)  It often carries a negative connotation 
C)  It is inevitable in all relationships and groups 
D)  Unexplored conflict is expressed in defensive behavior.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about co-leader issues at the pre-group and planning stages?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unnecessary to be in agreement concerning ethical aspects of group work. 
B)  Cooperation and basic agreement are essential in getting the group off to a good start. 
C)  Both leaders should have equal responsibility in forming the group and getting it going. 
D)  Walking into a group cold, without getting acquainted with your co-leader, is to invite problems. 
A)  It is unnecessary to be in agreement concerning ethical aspects of group work. 
B)  Cooperation and basic agreement are essential in getting the group off to a good start. 
C)  Both leaders should have equal responsibility in forming the group and getting it going. 
D)  Walking into a group cold, without getting acquainted with your co-leader, is to invite problems.

Question 8

The cognitive behavioral approaches have all of the following attributes in common EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  a collaborative relationship between the group member and the therapist 
B)  a focus on changing cognitions to produce desired changes in affect and behavior 
C)  a generally time-limited and educational treatment focusing on specific and structured target problems 
D)  a focus on the past 
A)  a collaborative relationship between the group member and the therapist 
B)  a focus on changing cognitions to produce desired changes in affect and behavior 
C)  a generally time-limited and educational treatment focusing on specific and structured target problems 
D)  a focus on the past

Question 9

When looking at the logistics or practical considerations of forming a group, which of the following is LEAST important to consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  group size 
B)  frequency and duration of meetings 
C)  the duration of the group 
D)  the analysis of transference among group members 
A)  group size 
B)  frequency and duration of meetings 
C)  the duration of the group 
D)  the analysis of transference among group members

Question 10

Which of the following factor is NOT as important to consider when deciding who is qualified to lead a particular group?

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of group 
B)  whether or not the prospective leader has a Ph.D. degree 
C)  the limitations of the prospective leader 
D)  the prospective leader's knowledge competencies 
A)  the type of group 
B)  whether or not the prospective leader has a Ph.D. degree 
C)  the limitations of the prospective leader 
D)  the prospective leader's knowledge competencies

Question 11

If you were leading a group for adult survivors of domestic violence, what issues might you need to address?

Accepted Answer

As the leader of a group for adult survi

Question 12

Rather than thinking about techniques, ________________ therapists think more in terms of experiments.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative 
B)  brief solution-focused 
C)  Gestalt 
D)  behavior 
A)  narrative 
B)  brief solution-focused 
C)  Gestalt 
D)  behavior

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a psychological risk of participating in a therapeutic group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members may grow and change in a healthy manner. 
B)  Scapegoating may occur. 
C)  Members may experience major disruptions in their lives. 
D)  Members may end up feeling vulnerable and defenseless. 
A)  Members may grow and change in a healthy manner. 
B)  Scapegoating may occur. 
C)  Members may experience major disruptions in their lives. 
D)  Members may end up feeling vulnerable and defenseless.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it relates to the topic of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most useful kind of self-disclosure is that which has been carefully thought out first. 
B)  Appropriate self-disclosure can open doors of self-knowledge. 
C)  Appropriate self-disclosure can encourage other mem-bers to open up. 
D)  Appropriate self-disclosure expresses present concerns. 
A)  The most useful kind of self-disclosure is that which has been carefully thought out first. 
B)  Appropriate self-disclosure can open doors of self-knowledge. 
C)  Appropriate self-disclosure can encourage other mem-bers to open up. 
D)  Appropriate self-disclosure expresses present concerns.

Question 15

__________ is not the same thing as sympathy, which entails providing comfort to others

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Empathy 
A)  Understanding 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Empathy

Question 16

In regard to open groups and closed groups, it is accurate to say that

Accepted Answer

A)  closed groups enable members to interact with a greater variety of people. 
B)  the rapid changing of members in open groups can result in a lack of cohesion. 
C)  in closed groups, new members are typically allowed to join every few sessions, but they are expected to remain for the duration of the group. 
D)  most therapists find it much easier to foster cohesion in open groups than in closed groups. 
A)  closed groups enable members to interact with a greater variety of people. 
B)  the rapid changing of members in open groups can result in a lack of cohesion. 
C)  in closed groups, new members are typically allowed to join every few sessions, but they are expected to remain for the duration of the group. 
D)  most therapists find it much easier to foster cohesion in open groups than in closed groups.

Question 17

Concerning a leader's responsibility to secure informed consent of group members, the ASGW's Best Practice Guidelines states that all of the following informa-tion should be provided in writing EXCEPT for information

Accepted Answer

A)  on the nature and purposes of the group. 
B)  on confidentiality and the exceptions to confidentiality. 
C)  on the role and responsibility of group members and leaders. 
D)  regarding every technique that might be introduced 
A)  on the nature and purposes of the group. 
B)  on confidentiality and the exceptions to confidentiality. 
C)  on the role and responsibility of group members and leaders. 
D)  regarding every technique that might be introduced

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a co-leader action that could be potentially harmful for both the group members and the leaders?

Accepted Answer

A)  not meeting together regularly 
B)  creating cliques 
C)  not trusting or respecting each other 
D)  having the ability to decide to work together 
A)  not meeting together regularly 
B)  creating cliques 
C)  not trusting or respecting each other 
D)  having the ability to decide to work together

Question 19

To avoid inadvertent breeches of confidentiality, group leaders should

Accepted Answer

A)  provide members with ways to talk about their experiences without identifying other group members. 
B)  establish and strictly enforce a zero tolerance policy for those who violate confidentiality by dismissing them from the group. 
C)  punish violaters of confidentiality with the silent treatment. 
D)  require members who breech confidentiality to pay a steep fine. 
A)  provide members with ways to talk about their experiences without identifying other group members. 
B)  establish and strictly enforce a zero tolerance policy for those who violate confidentiality by dismissing them from the group. 
C)  punish violaters of confidentiality with the silent treatment. 
D)  require members who breech confidentiality to pay a steep fine.

Question 20

When group members experience persistent feelings or thoughts pertaining to their here-and-now experience in the group, it is best that they

Accepted Answer

A)  keep these feelings or thoughts to themselves, as sharing them may interfere with the group's progress. 
B)  ignore these feelings or thoughts, realizing that they will distract them from more important issues. 
C)  reveal these feelings or thoughts to the others in the group. 
D)  reveal details of their past so that others will know them. 
A)  keep these feelings or thoughts to themselves, as sharing them may interfere with the group's progress. 
B)  ignore these feelings or thoughts, realizing that they will distract them from more important issues. 
C)  reveal these feelings or thoughts to the others in the group. 
D)  reveal details of their past so that others will know them.

Which of the following is NOT helpful in closing group ses-sions?

Which of the following is not usually a characteristic of the working stage?

Leaders and members demonstrate a lack of attention when they

Which of the following is considered appropriate for follow-up is a follow-up session with all members could take place?

Regarding the ethical use of techniques, which statement is FALSE ?

Which of the following statements about conflict is FALSE ?

Which of the following is NOT true about co-leader issues at the pre-group and planning stages?

The cognitive behavioral approaches have all of the following attributes in common EXCEPT :

When looking at the logistics or practical considerations of forming a group, which of the following is LEAST important to consider?

Which of the following factor is NOT as important to consider when deciding who is qualified to lead a particular group?

If you were leading a group for adult survivors of domestic violence, what issues might you need to address?

Rather than thinking about techniques, ________________ therapists think more in terms of experiments.

Which of the following is NOT considered a psychological risk of participating in a therapeutic group?

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it relates to the topic of self-disclosure?

__________ is not the same thing as sympathy, which entails providing comfort to others

In regard to open groups and closed groups, it is accurate to say that

Concerning a leader's responsibility to secure informed consent of group members, the ASGW's Best Practice Guidelines states that all of the following informa-tion should be provided in writing EXCEPT for information

Which of the following is NOT a co-leader action that could be potentially harmful for both the group members and the leaders?

To avoid inadvertent breeches of confidentiality, group leaders should

When group members experience persistent feelings or thoughts pertaining to their here-and-now experience in the group, it is best that they

An Introduction to Group Work a Multicultural Perspective

The Group Counselor

Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling

Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

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Initial Stage of a Group

Transition Stage of a Group

Working Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

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Groups in Community Settings

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Exam 12: Final Examination

Which of the following is NOT helpful in closing group ses-sions?

Which of the following is not usually a characteristic of the working stage?

Leaders and members demonstrate a lack of attention when they

Which of the following is considered appropriate for follow-up is a follow-up session with all members could take place?

Regarding the ethical use of techniques, which statement is FALSE ?

Which of the following statements about conflict is FALSE ?

Which of the following is NOT true about co-leader issues at the pre-group and planning stages?

The cognitive behavioral approaches have all of the following attributes in common EXCEPT :

When looking at the logistics or practical considerations of forming a group, which of the following is LEAST important to consider?

Which of the following factor is NOT as important to consider when deciding who is qualified to lead a particular group?

If you were leading a group for adult survivors of domestic violence, what issues might you need to address?

Rather than thinking about techniques, ________________ therapists think more in terms of experiments.

Which of the following is NOT considered a psychological risk of participating in a therapeutic group?

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it relates to the topic of self-disclosure?

__________ is not the same thing as sympathy, which entails providing comfort to others

In regard to open groups and closed groups, it is accurate to say that

Concerning a leader's responsibility to secure informed consent of group members, the ASGW's Best Practice Guidelines states that all of the following informa-tion should be provided in writing EXCEPT for information

Which of the following is NOT a co-leader action that could be potentially harmful for both the group members and the leaders?

To avoid inadvertent breeches of confidentiality, group leaders should

When group members experience persistent feelings or thoughts pertaining to their here-and-now experience in the group, it is best that they

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

Working Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

Groups in School Settings

Groups in Community Settings

Filters