Question 1

How does collusion impact the working stage? Provide an example to illustrate how collusion could cause the group to "regress" to earlier stages.

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Collusion can significantly impact the w

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the working stage?

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The "working stage" typically refers to

Question 3

One of the most important roles leaders can play during the working stage is

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A)  leading. 
B)  facilitating. 
C)  negotiating the balance between content and process in the group. 
D)  intervening during conflicts within the group. 
A)  leading. 
B)  facilitating. 
C)  negotiating the balance between content and process in the group. 
D)  intervening during conflicts within the group.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of collusion in the working stage?

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A)  A group member feels like they do not belong in the group. 
B)  Group members create a "pseudo-working" stage to move through a group quicker. 
C)  Group members collectively criticize a group leader's techniques. 
D)  A group member wants to terminate a group. 
A)  A group member feels like they do not belong in the group. 
B)  Group members create a "pseudo-working" stage to move through a group quicker. 
C)  Group members collectively criticize a group leader's techniques. 
D)  A group member wants to terminate a group.

Question 5

During the working stage, group members

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A)  address the purpose of the group. 
B)  focus on meeting their individual goals. 
C)  focus on meeting the group goals. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  address the purpose of the group. 
B)  focus on meeting their individual goals. 
C)  focus on meeting the group goals. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

One therapeutic factor that is not prominent in individual counseling but is found in group counseling is

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A)  interpersonal learning. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  family reenactment. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  interpersonal learning. 
B)  altruism. 
C)  family reenactment. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

The group environment should have

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A)  empathy. 
B)  trust. 
C)  genuine concern. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  empathy. 
B)  trust. 
C)  genuine concern. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

A group design concern that may negatively impact a group's work involves

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A)  the continual transition of group members in an open group. 
B)  a group leader's theoretical perspective. 
C)  the group goals being too broad in focus. 
D)  subgrouping among group members. 
A)  the continual transition of group members in an open group. 
B)  a group leader's theoretical perspective. 
C)  the group goals being too broad in focus. 
D)  subgrouping among group members.

Question 9

How might cultural issues affect the working stage?

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A)  Group members who opt out of exercises are resistant to the group purpose. 
B)  The group leader's cultural identity should match the cultural identities of the group members. 
C)  Facilitating discussions about culture may increase group cohesion. 
D)  Verbal communication is a culturally-sensitive aspect of group for most members. 
A)  Group members who opt out of exercises are resistant to the group purpose. 
B)  The group leader's cultural identity should match the cultural identities of the group members. 
C)  Facilitating discussions about culture may increase group cohesion. 
D)  Verbal communication is a culturally-sensitive aspect of group for most members.

Question 10

Describe the members' role during the working stage.

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In the context of group dynamics, partic

Question 11

__________ is NOT a leader role in the working stage?

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A)  Serving as a role model for group members. 
B)  Facilitating members' interpersonal skills. 
C)  Giving members responsibility for balancing group content and process. 
D)  Assessing for difficult situations that may impact group growth. 
A)  Serving as a role model for group members. 
B)  Facilitating members' interpersonal skills. 
C)  Giving members responsibility for balancing group content and process. 
D)  Assessing for difficult situations that may impact group growth.

Question 12

What are some signs that indicate cohesion exists?

Accepted Answer

Cohesion refers to the degree to which e

Question 13

________ is an indication that the group may not be functioning at a high level.

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A)  Surface level disclosure 
B)  Cohesion 
C)  Collusion 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Surface level disclosure 
B)  Cohesion 
C)  Collusion 
D)  All of the above.

Question 14

It is important that group leaders continue to deepen and refine the members'

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A)  self-reflection. 
B)  risk-taking. 
C)  interpersonal skills. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  self-reflection. 
B)  risk-taking. 
C)  interpersonal skills. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

What characteristics typically describe the working stage?

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The working stage, often referred to in

Question 16

Self-disclosure allows for the group to explore

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A)  the deeper meanings of the feelings. 
B)  what they think about situations. 
C)  the true nature of one another. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  the deeper meanings of the feelings. 
B)  what they think about situations. 
C)  the true nature of one another. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

As group members progress through the working stage they

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A)  become more self-reflective. 
B)  are better able to take an in-depth inventory of themselves. 
C)  will further develop an understanding of themselves. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  become more self-reflective. 
B)  are better able to take an in-depth inventory of themselves. 
C)  will further develop an understanding of themselves. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

A salient group foundation concern for the working stage is

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A)  membership composition. 
B)  Goal development. 
C)  technique selection. 
D)  group format. 
A)  membership composition. 
B)  Goal development. 
C)  technique selection. 
D)  group format.

Question 19

How is the working stage distinct from the other stages?

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The working stage, often referred to as

Question 20

What is the impact of ASCA Standards and the National Model on the implementation and evaluation of the working stage?

Accepted Answer

The ASCA (American School Counselor Asso

How does collusion impact the working stage? Provide an example to illustrate how collusion could cause the group to "regress" to earlier stages.

What are the characteristics of the working stage?

One of the most important roles leaders can play during the working stage is

Which of the following is an example of collusion in the working stage?

During the working stage, group members

One therapeutic factor that is not prominent in individual counseling but is found in group counseling is

The group environment should have

A group design concern that may negatively impact a group's work involves

How might cultural issues affect the working stage?

Describe the members' role during the working stage.

__________ is NOT a leader role in the working stage?

What are some signs that indicate cohesion exists?

________ is an indication that the group may not be functioning at a high level.

It is important that group leaders continue to deepen and refine the members'

What characteristics typically describe the working stage?

Self-disclosure allows for the group to explore

As group members progress through the working stage they

A salient group foundation concern for the working stage is

How is the working stage distinct from the other stages?

What is the impact of ASCA Standards and the National Model on the implementation and evaluation of the working stage?

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

How does collusion impact the working stage? Provide an example to illustrate how collusion could cause the group to "regress" to earlier stages.

What are the characteristics of the working stage?

One of the most important roles leaders can play during the working stage is

Which of the following is an example of collusion in the working stage?

During the working stage, group members

One therapeutic factor that is not prominent in individual counseling but is found in group counseling is

The group environment should have

A group design concern that may negatively impact a group's work involves

How might cultural issues affect the working stage?

Describe the members' role during the working stage.

__________ is NOT a leader role in the working stage?

What are some signs that indicate cohesion exists?

________ is an indication that the group may not be functioning at a high level.

It is important that group leaders continue to deepen and refine the members'

What characteristics typically describe the working stage?

Self-disclosure allows for the group to explore

As group members progress through the working stage they

A salient group foundation concern for the working stage is

How is the working stage distinct from the other stages?

What is the impact of ASCA Standards and the National Model on the implementation and evaluation of the working stage?

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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