Question 1

In groups, relations-oriented roles are those where members seek their own satisfaction and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Laissez-faire leaders take control of group functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Talking about the group's termination ahead of time just causes unnecessary anxiety and disrupts the progress of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define the concept of group and list three reasons why groups are relevant in social work.

Accepted Answer

The concept of a group in social work re

Question 5

Self-disclosure is most appropriate during the group's initial sessions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Group leaders need to help members understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality as a way of demonstrating respect for protecting the personal disclosures of other members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding confidentiality is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confidentiality is important as a way of demonstrating respect for protecting the personal disclosures of other members. 
B)  Group leaders should describe at the outset the limits of confidentiality. 
C)  Leaders must avoid sanctions for violations of confidentiality as these have proven ineffective deterrents. 
D)  Leaders can only ensure confidentiality on their part, not on the part of others in the group. 
A)  Confidentiality is important as a way of demonstrating respect for protecting the personal disclosures of other members. 
B)  Group leaders should describe at the outset the limits of confidentiality. 
C)  Leaders must avoid sanctions for violations of confidentiality as these have proven ineffective deterrents. 
D)  Leaders can only ensure confidentiality on their part, not on the part of others in the group.

Question 8

Which theory provides a means for understanding human behavior in many contexts, including the interactions of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities in the macro social environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning 
B)  Field 
C)  Systems 
D)  Psychoanalytic 
A)  Learning 
B)  Field 
C)  Systems 
D)  Psychoanalytic

Question 9

Identify and define the five sources of power in groups.

Accepted Answer

The five sources of power in groups are:

Question 10

An important concept in the social exchange theory is cohesion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which term refers to the group process wherein members establish some consensus regarding role structure and group standards for behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norming 
B)  Performing 
C)  Storming 
D)  Calming 
A)  Norming 
B)  Performing 
C)  Storming 
D)  Calming

Question 12

Conflict often characterizes the third and fourth stage of task group development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How might group leaders encourage confidentiality in group members?

Accepted Answer

Group leaders can encourage confidential

Question 14

Whenever Benjamin arrives late to work, his coworker says, "Must be nice to sleep in!" in an annoying singsong voice. For a few days, Benjamin arrives to work on time and his coworker says nothing. From then on, Benjamin is punctual. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  punishment. 
A)  modeling. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  punishment.

Question 15

Picture some formal group with which you've been involved: 
A. In what kind of specific activities did the group participate? 
B. How would you explain the interactions of group members? 
C. How would you describe the sentiments experienced by yourself and other group members? 
D. What norms did the group assume for how you should behave?

Accepted Answer

I was involved in a formal group at my p

Question 16

From a feminist's perspective, what is meant by the concept of personal as political? Of diversity as strength?

Accepted Answer

From a feminist's perspective, the conce

Question 17

Self-disclosure always improves group members' positive feeling about themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the norming, performing, and storming phases of a group.

Accepted Answer

The norming, performing, and storming ph

Question 19

Empowerment theory stresses how group members can help each other through mutual aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cite an example of an instance where it would be appropriate for self-disclosure, and construct an example of inappropriate self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

An appropriate instance for self-disclos

In groups, relations-oriented roles are those where members seek their own satisfaction and control.

Laissez-faire leaders take control of group functioning.

Talking about the group's termination ahead of time just causes unnecessary anxiety and disrupts the progress of the group.

Define the concept of group and list three reasons why groups are relevant in social work.

Self-disclosure is most appropriate during the group's initial sessions.

Group leaders need to help members understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality as a way of demonstrating respect for protecting the personal disclosures of other members.

Which of the following statements regarding confidentiality is FALSE?

Which theory provides a means for understanding human behavior in many contexts, including the interactions of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities in the macro social environment?

Identify and define the five sources of power in groups.

An important concept in the social exchange theory is cohesion.

Which term refers to the group process wherein members establish some consensus regarding role structure and group standards for behavior?

Conflict often characterizes the third and fourth stage of task group development.

How might group leaders encourage confidentiality in group members?

Whenever Benjamin arrives late to work, his coworker says, "Must be nice to sleep in!" in an annoying singsong voice. For a few days, Benjamin arrives to work on time and his coworker says nothing. From then on, Benjamin is punctual. This is an example of:

From a feminist's perspective, what is meant by the concept of personal as political? Of diversity as strength?

Self-disclosure always improves group members' positive feeling about themselves.

Explain the norming, performing, and storming phases of a group.

Empowerment theory stresses how group members can help each other through mutual aid.

Cite an example of an instance where it would be appropriate for self-disclosure, and construct an example of inappropriate self-disclosure.

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Exam 3: Human Behavior in Groups: Theories and Dynamics

In groups, relations-oriented roles are those where members seek their own satisfaction and control.

Laissez-faire leaders take control of group functioning.

Talking about the group's termination ahead of time just causes unnecessary anxiety and disrupts the progress of the group.

Define the concept of group and list three reasons why groups are relevant in social work.

Self-disclosure is most appropriate during the group's initial sessions.

Group leaders need to help members understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality as a way of demonstrating respect for protecting the personal disclosures of other members.

Which of the following statements regarding confidentiality is FALSE?

Which theory provides a means for understanding human behavior in many contexts, including the interactions of individuals, groups, families, organizations, and communities in the macro social environment?

Identify and define the five sources of power in groups.

An important concept in the social exchange theory is cohesion.

Which term refers to the group process wherein members establish some consensus regarding role structure and group standards for behavior?

Conflict often characterizes the third and fourth stage of task group development.

How might group leaders encourage confidentiality in group members?

Whenever Benjamin arrives late to work, his coworker says, "Must be nice to sleep in!" in an annoying singsong voice. For a few days, Benjamin arrives to work on time and his coworker says nothing. From then on, Benjamin is punctual. This is an example of:

From a feminist's perspective, what is meant by the concept of personal as political? Of diversity as strength?

Self-disclosure always improves group members' positive feeling about themselves.

Explain the norming, performing, and storming phases of a group.

Empowerment theory stresses how group members can help each other through mutual aid.

Cite an example of an instance where it would be appropriate for self-disclosure, and construct an example of inappropriate self-disclosure.

Introduction to Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment

Values and Principles That Guide Generalist Practice in the Macro Social Environment

Types of Groups in the Macro Social Environment

Knowledge and Theories About Organizations

Social Service Organizational Settings, Goals and Environmental Contexts

Organizational Structure and Dynamics

Human Behavior, Management, and Empowerment in Organizations

Communities in the Macro Social Environment: Theories and Concepts

Assessment of Geographic Communities and Empowerment

Neighborhood Empowerment

Diversity, Populations-At-Risk, and Empowerment in the Macro Social Environment

Social Justice and the Global Community

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