Question 1

During the working stage, group goals primarily involve

Accepted Answer

A)  reviewing the purpose of the group. 
B)  developing trust among group members. 
C)  facilitating interpersonal learning. 
D)  dealing with unfinished business. 
A)  reviewing the purpose of the group. 
B)  developing trust among group members. 
C)  facilitating interpersonal learning. 
D)  dealing with unfinished business.

Question 2

A group that is co-led

Accepted Answer

A)  is the same as a group led by a single counselor. 
B)  does not change the group. 
C)  is always detrimental. 
D)  can impact the growth of the group. 
A)  is the same as a group led by a single counselor. 
B)  does not change the group. 
C)  is always detrimental. 
D)  can impact the growth of the group.

Question 3

__________ represents a proximal outcome for a psychoeducational group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Study skill development 
B)  Lower student attrition. 
C)  Higher GPAs. 
D)  Increased number of college applications 
A)  Study skill development 
B)  Lower student attrition. 
C)  Higher GPAs. 
D)  Increased number of college applications

Question 4

Self-disclosure in the working stage

Accepted Answer

A)  often becomes increasingly more authentic and immediate. 
B)  should be explored at a deeper level as it arises. 
C)  is more likely to distract group process than in earlier stages. 
D)  requires solicitation by group leaders. 
A)  often becomes increasingly more authentic and immediate. 
B)  should be explored at a deeper level as it arises. 
C)  is more likely to distract group process than in earlier stages. 
D)  requires solicitation by group leaders.

Question 5

Goals should be

Accepted Answer

A)  short. 
B)  attainable. 
C)  measurable. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  short. 
B)  attainable. 
C)  measurable. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

What is a challenge of the "real working stage?"

Accepted Answer

A)  An event at school changes the degree of cohesion among members. 
B)  Group members resolve real conflicts to move the group forward. 
C)  The working stage is a linear process in all groups. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  An event at school changes the degree of cohesion among members. 
B)  Group members resolve real conflicts to move the group forward. 
C)  The working stage is a linear process in all groups. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Ideally, the working stage will take up______ of time.

Accepted Answer

A)  The least amount 
B)  The most amount 
C)  An equal amount 
D)  A miniscule amount 
A)  The least amount 
B)  The most amount 
C)  An equal amount 
D)  A miniscule amount

Question 8

The ___________ content style of the Hill Interaction Matrix focuses on interpersonal interactions within the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  topic 
B)  personal 
C)  group 
D)  relationship 
A)  topic 
B)  personal 
C)  group 
D)  relationship

Question 9

Acknowledging a key theme in group in order to change direction of group content while facilitating skill development is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  forecasting. 
B)  process observation. 
C)  collusion. 
D)  teamwork. 
A)  forecasting. 
B)  process observation. 
C)  collusion. 
D)  teamwork.

Question 10

One sign of cohesion is

Accepted Answer

A)  group members will speak directly to one another. 
B)  group members will rely less on the group leader. 
C)  group attendance becomes steady. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  group members will speak directly to one another. 
B)  group members will rely less on the group leader. 
C)  group attendance becomes steady. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

What are indicators that a group may not be ready for the working stage?

Accepted Answer

Indicators that a group may not be ready

Question 12

Cohesion

Accepted Answer

A)  just occurs. 
B)  is only present in the working stage. 
C)  has been developing from the first moment that the group is formed. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  just occurs. 
B)  is only present in the working stage. 
C)  has been developing from the first moment that the group is formed. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

Explain the role of feedback in group counseling.

Accepted Answer

Feedback in group counseling plays a cru

Question 14

A group facilitator's leadership style and theoretical orientation influences the working stage. Reflect on your group leadership style and theoretical orientation. How might each affect your approach with various groups at this stage? What are the associated benefits and challenges?

Accepted Answer

As a group facilitator, my leadership st

Question 15

Which of the following is an indicator that the group is NOT ready for the working stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collusion is present toward a group leader. 
B)  Cliques or sub-groups are evident. 
C)  Group members are not clear on group goals. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Collusion is present toward a group leader. 
B)  Cliques or sub-groups are evident. 
C)  Group members are not clear on group goals. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 16

Explain the leader's role in the working stage.

Accepted Answer

The leader's role in the working stage i

Question 17

__________ provide a basis from which many decisions about the group will be made.

Accepted Answer

A)  Members 
B)  Foundations 
C)  Goals 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Members 
B)  Foundations 
C)  Goals 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

What are some cultural considerations of the working stage?

Accepted Answer

The working stage, often referred to in

Question 19

The primary outcome for the working stage is for group members to

Accepted Answer

A)  get to know one another. 
B)  establish cohesion. 
C)  meet the goals. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  get to know one another. 
B)  establish cohesion. 
C)  meet the goals. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 20

Group leaders may be the first to

Accepted Answer

A)  take risks. 
B)  self-disclose appropriately. 
C)  be authentic within the group setting. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  take risks. 
B)  self-disclose appropriately. 
C)  be authentic within the group setting. 
D)  All of the above.

During the working stage, group goals primarily involve

A group that is co-led

__________ represents a proximal outcome for a psychoeducational group.

Self-disclosure in the working stage

Goals should be

What is a challenge of the "real working stage?"

Ideally, the working stage will take up______ of time.

The ___________ content style of the Hill Interaction Matrix focuses on interpersonal interactions within the group.

Acknowledging a key theme in group in order to change direction of group content while facilitating skill development is referred to as

One sign of cohesion is

What are indicators that a group may not be ready for the working stage?

Cohesion

Explain the role of feedback in group counseling.

A group facilitator's leadership style and theoretical orientation influences the working stage. Reflect on your group leadership style and theoretical orientation. How might each affect your approach with various groups at this stage? What are the associated benefits and challenges?

Which of the following is an indicator that the group is NOT ready for the working stage?

Explain the leader's role in the working stage.

__________ provide a basis from which many decisions about the group will be made.

What are some cultural considerations of the working stage?

The primary outcome for the working stage is for group members to

Group leaders may be the first to

The Value of Group Work: Functional Group Models and Historical Perspectives

Ethical and Legal Foundations of Group Work in the Schools

Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Distinguishing Group Member Roles

Leading Groups in the Schools

Planning for Group Work in the School

Forming and Orienting Groups

The Transition Stage in Group Work

Termination in the School Setting

Leading Task Groups in Schools

Psychoeducational Groups in Schools

Theoretically-Based Models Used Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups

Special Issues in Group Work in Schools

Using Activities and Expressive Arts in Group Work

Accountability in Group Work and School Counseling

Outcome Research in Group Work

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Exam 9: The Working Stage

During the working stage, group goals primarily involve

A group that is co-led

__________ represents a proximal outcome for a psychoeducational group.

Self-disclosure in the working stage

Goals should be

What is a challenge of the "real working stage?"

Ideally, the working stage will take up______ of time.

The ___________ content style of the Hill Interaction Matrix focuses on interpersonal interactions within the group.

Acknowledging a key theme in group in order to change direction of group content while facilitating skill development is referred to as

One sign of cohesion is

What are indicators that a group may not be ready for the working stage?

Cohesion

Explain the role of feedback in group counseling.

A group facilitator's leadership style and theoretical orientation influences the working stage. Reflect on your group leadership style and theoretical orientation. How might each affect your approach with various groups at this stage? What are the associated benefits and challenges?

Which of the following is an indicator that the group is NOT ready for the working stage?

Explain the leader's role in the working stage.

__________ provide a basis from which many decisions about the group will be made.

What are some cultural considerations of the working stage?

The primary outcome for the working stage is for group members to

Group leaders may be the first to

The Value of Group Work: Functional Group Models and Historical Perspectives

Ethical and Legal Foundations of Group Work in the Schools

Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Distinguishing Group Member Roles

Leading Groups in the Schools

Planning for Group Work in the School

Forming and Orienting Groups

The Transition Stage in Group Work

Termination in the School Setting

Leading Task Groups in Schools

Psychoeducational Groups in Schools

Theoretically-Based Models Used Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups

Special Issues in Group Work in Schools

Using Activities and Expressive Arts in Group Work

Accountability in Group Work and School Counseling

Outcome Research in Group Work

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