Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of how a facilitator works to build rapport?

Accepted Answer

A) remains calm 
B) maintains a superior role as the group leader 
C) uses a shared vocabulary with group members 
D) works to "sell" him or herself as an understanding and knowledgeable person 
A) remains calm 
B) maintains a superior role as the group leader 
C) uses a shared vocabulary with group members 
D) works to "sell" him or herself as an understanding and knowledgeable person B

Question 2

It may be desirable to ask people to sit next to people they do not know in groups in order to counteract cliquishness in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

During the stage of preaffiliation, the group becomes more like a family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Yalom's 12 factors include distillation of hope and altruism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following strategies is recommended for work with hostile or involuntary clients?

Accepted Answer

A) Treat such members with respect. 
B) Discourage members from venting their unhappiness as it will just increase their hostility. 
C) If a member continues to be verbally abusive, the leader should immediately confront the member and extend the session until the member is calm. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Treat such members with respect. 
B) Discourage members from venting their unhappiness as it will just increase their hostility. 
C) If a member continues to be verbally abusive, the leader should immediately confront the member and extend the session until the member is calm. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 6

The NASW Code of Ethics contains which of the following statements on boundary issues?

Accepted Answer

A) Social workers should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients. 
B) Social workers may engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with former clients. 
C) Social workers may provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship, but are not involved at the time of service. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Social workers should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients. 
B) Social workers may engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with former clients. 
C) Social workers may provide clinical services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual relationship, but are not involved at the time of service. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 7

If a facilitator wants to encourage further communication without controlling the direction of the conversation, s/he may say "Could you tell me more about it?" This is an example of which technique?

Accepted Answer

A) neutral inquiry 
B) questioning feelings 
C) summarizing 
D) closed-ended question 
A) neutral inquiry 
B) questioning feelings 
C) summarizing 
D) closed-ended question

Question 8

The ending phase of a group frequently offers the greatest potential for powerful and important work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Degrees and certificates are the most important keys to effective counseling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A _____ is described in the text as an experiment in which participants are randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control group, without the participant knowing which group they are in.

Accepted Answer

A) double helix study 
B) random access participation 
C) randomized control trial 
D) double anonymity case 
A) double helix study 
B) random access participation 
C) randomized control trial 
D) double anonymity case

Question 11

Therapists should convey sympathy and encourage group members to do so as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the NASW Code of Ethics , it is appropriate for social workers to engage in a relationship with clients' relatives or others with whom the clients maintain a close, personal relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Contracts in social work practice specify goals to be accomplished and the tasks to be performed to accomplish them. Which of the following is correct regarding formulation of a contract?

Accepted Answer

A) Formulating an explicit contract is directly related to a positive outcome for clients. 
B) Facilitators should always use a written contract. 
C) It is seldom necessary to assign priorities to goals. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Formulating an explicit contract is directly related to a positive outcome for clients. 
B) Facilitators should always use a written contract. 
C) It is seldom necessary to assign priorities to goals. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 14

Facilitators should convey _______ and encourage group members to do the same.

Accepted Answer

A) sympathy 
B) aggression 
C) happiness 
D) empathy 
A) sympathy 
B) aggression 
C) happiness 
D) empathy

Question 15

According to Dr. Irvin Yalom, the therapeutic factor in which group members discover that others have similar problems and have made progress in resolving their problems and improving their lives via group treatment is called

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal learning. 
B) altruism. 
C) imitative behavior. 
D) universality. 
A) interpersonal learning. 
B) altruism. 
C) imitative behavior. 
D) universality.

Question 16

If a group member fails to meet the terms of the contract, the facilitator should accept the client's excuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

During which stage of group development does the group become more like a family?

Accepted Answer

A) separation 
B) intimacy 
C) power and control 
D) preaffiliation 
A) separation 
B) intimacy 
C) power and control 
D) preaffiliation

Question 18

Which of the following statements is (are)true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is best for the leader to wait to enter the room until everyone has arrived and has taken a seat. 
B) Extreme anxiety is helpful in order to be mentally alert. 
C) Seating arranged in a circle is ideal for generating discussion. 
D) All of the these are correct. 
A) It is best for the leader to wait to enter the room until everyone has arrived and has taken a seat. 
B) Extreme anxiety is helpful in order to be mentally alert. 
C) Seating arranged in a circle is ideal for generating discussion. 
D) All of the these are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of the co-facilitator approach?

Accepted Answer

A) Co-facilitators compete with one another, and therefore work harder to ensure the group's success. 
B) Friction between facilitators can help members feel confident in expressing their own dissatisfactions. 
C) Group members benefit from the different experiences and perspectives of the facilitators. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Co-facilitators compete with one another, and therefore work harder to ensure the group's success. 
B) Friction between facilitators can help members feel confident in expressing their own dissatisfactions. 
C) Group members benefit from the different experiences and perspectives of the facilitators. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 20

According to the Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics , a social worker may have a business relationship with a client unless it interferes with the essential relationship between client and practitioner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not an example of how a facilitator works to build rapport?

It may be desirable to ask people to sit next to people they do not know in groups in order to counteract cliquishness in the group.

During the stage of preaffiliation, the group becomes more like a family.

Yalom's 12 factors include distillation of hope and altruism.

Which of the following strategies is recommended for work with hostile or involuntary clients?

The NASW Code of Ethics contains which of the following statements on boundary issues?

If a facilitator wants to encourage further communication without controlling the direction of the conversation, s/he may say "Could you tell me more about it?" This is an example of which technique?

The ending phase of a group frequently offers the greatest potential for powerful and important work.

Degrees and certificates are the most important keys to effective counseling.

A _____ is described in the text as an experiment in which participants are randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control group, without the participant knowing which group they are in.

Therapists should convey sympathy and encourage group members to do so as well.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics , it is appropriate for social workers to engage in a relationship with clients' relatives or others with whom the clients maintain a close, personal relationship.

Contracts in social work practice specify goals to be accomplished and the tasks to be performed to accomplish them. Which of the following is correct regarding formulation of a contract?

Facilitators should convey _______ and encourage group members to do the same.

According to Dr. Irvin Yalom, the therapeutic factor in which group members discover that others have similar problems and have made progress in resolving their problems and improving their lives via group treatment is called

If a group member fails to meet the terms of the contract, the facilitator should accept the client's excuses.

During which stage of group development does the group become more like a family?

Which of the following statements is (are)true?

Which of the following is an advantage of the co-facilitator approach?

According to the Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics , a social worker may have a business relationship with a client unless it interferes with the essential relationship between client and practitioner.

Groups: Types and Stages of Development

Social Group Work and Social Work Practice

Group Dynamics: Leadership

Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Task Groups

Working With Diverse Groups

Self-Help Groups

Social Work With Families

Organizations, Communities, and Groups

Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care

Treatment Groups With Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Termination and Evaluation of a Group

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Exam 12: Treatment Groups

Which of the following is not an example of how a facilitator works to build rapport?

It may be desirable to ask people to sit next to people they do not know in groups in order to counteract cliquishness in the group.

During the stage of preaffiliation, the group becomes more like a family.

Yalom's 12 factors include distillation of hope and altruism.

Which of the following strategies is recommended for work with hostile or involuntary clients?

The NASW Code of Ethics contains which of the following statements on boundary issues?

If a facilitator wants to encourage further communication without controlling the direction of the conversation, s/he may say "Could you tell me more about it?" This is an example of which technique?

The ending phase of a group frequently offers the greatest potential for powerful and important work.

Degrees and certificates are the most important keys to effective counseling.

A _____ is described in the text as an experiment in which participants are randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control group, without the participant knowing which group they are in.

Therapists should convey sympathy and encourage group members to do so as well.

According to the NASW Code of Ethics , it is appropriate for social workers to engage in a relationship with clients' relatives or others with whom the clients maintain a close, personal relationship.

Contracts in social work practice specify goals to be accomplished and the tasks to be performed to accomplish them. Which of the following is correct regarding formulation of a contract?

Facilitators should convey _______ and encourage group members to do the same.

According to Dr. Irvin Yalom, the therapeutic factor in which group members discover that others have similar problems and have made progress in resolving their problems and improving their lives via group treatment is called

If a group member fails to meet the terms of the contract, the facilitator should accept the client's excuses.

During which stage of group development does the group become more like a family?

Which of the following statements is (are)true?

Which of the following is an advantage of the co-facilitator approach?

According to the Canadian Association of Social Workers' Code of Ethics , a social worker may have a business relationship with a client unless it interferes with the essential relationship between client and practitioner.

Groups: Types and Stages of Development

Social Group Work and Social Work Practice

Group Dynamics: Leadership

Group Dynamics: Goals and Norms

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Task Groups

Working With Diverse Groups

Self-Help Groups

Social Work With Families

Organizations, Communities, and Groups

Educational Groups: With a Focus on Self-Care

Treatment Groups With Diverse and Vulnerable Populations

Termination and Evaluation of a Group

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