Question 1

How should a researcher interpret the effect size of r = .30?

Accepted Answer

A)  No effect 
B)  Small effect size 
C)  Medium effect size 
D)  Large effect size 
A)  No effect 
B)  Small effect size 
C)  Medium effect size 
D)  Large effect size C

Question 2

__________ is important in the early stages of the group process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cohesion 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Recapitulation of the family 
D)  Universality 
A)  Cohesion 
B)  Altruism 
C)  Recapitulation of the family 
D)  Universality D

Question 3

According to the chapter, what is a primary way that group leaders can help build a better profession?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborate with researchers 
B)  Advocate for outcome research funding 
C)  Read outcome literature and practice accordingly 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Collaborate with researchers 
B)  Advocate for outcome research funding 
C)  Read outcome literature and practice accordingly 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Whiston and Sexton (1998) found that group work is very effective in addressing school-age children with

Accepted Answer

A)  family adjustment problems. 
B)  social skills problems. 
C)  discipline problems. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  family adjustment problems. 
B)  social skills problems. 
C)  discipline problems. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true about group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analyses yield effect sizes of about 0.70 or higher. 
B)  It is effective in treating depression, eating disorders, grief, and sexual abuse trauma. 
C)  A combination of individual and group therapy can be effective. 
D)  Group work is less effective than individual therapy. 
A)  Meta-analyses yield effect sizes of about 0.70 or higher. 
B)  It is effective in treating depression, eating disorders, grief, and sexual abuse trauma. 
C)  A combination of individual and group therapy can be effective. 
D)  Group work is less effective than individual therapy.

Question 6

Outcome research in group work includes

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical trials. 
B)  qualitative reviews. 
C)  meta-analytic reviews. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  clinical trials. 
B)  qualitative reviews. 
C)  meta-analytic reviews. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of group work with children and adults.

Accepted Answer

Group work can be effective for both chi

Question 8

Define pre-group training and describe the effects it has on group counseling.

Accepted Answer

Pre-group training refers to the prepara

Question 9

An effect size of .70 means that the

Accepted Answer

A)  average client receiving counseling displayed a better outcome than 76% of control group participants. 
B)  average client receiving counseling displayed a better outcome than 50% of control group participants. 
C)  effects of counseling are minimal. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  average client receiving counseling displayed a better outcome than 76% of control group participants. 
B)  average client receiving counseling displayed a better outcome than 50% of control group participants. 
C)  effects of counseling are minimal. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

__________ is a quantitative technique that aggregates the results of numerous clinical trials.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative analysis 
B)  Meta-analysis 
C)  Clinical analysis 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Qualitative analysis 
B)  Meta-analysis 
C)  Clinical analysis 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

List therapeutic factors in group counseling. Describe why each factor is significant to the counseling process.

Accepted Answer

1. Universality: This factor is signific

Question 12

Explain the impact group structure has on the effectiveness of group counseling.

Accepted Answer

Group structure has a significant impact

Question 13

Group work has produced positive outcomes for children facing

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce. 
B)  behavioral disorders. 
C)  depression. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  divorce. 
B)  behavioral disorders. 
C)  depression. 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

__________ is contraindicated for participating in group work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Depression 
C)  Psychotic thinking 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Anxiety 
B)  Depression 
C)  Psychotic thinking 
D)  All of the above.

Question 15

Some researchers have concluded that __________ have the greatest effect on counseling outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  counselor characteristics 
B)  client characteristics 
C)  therapeutic factors 
D)  All of the above 
A)  counselor characteristics 
B)  client characteristics 
C)  therapeutic factors 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

If an ES = 0 is found, this can be interpreted as the

Accepted Answer

A)  treatment was not effective. 
B)  treatment and control group means were the same. 
C)  average client in the treatment group performed no better and no worse than the average participant in the control group. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  treatment was not effective. 
B)  treatment and control group means were the same. 
C)  average client in the treatment group performed no better and no worse than the average participant in the control group. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 17

Each of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of meta-analysis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis can help compensate for methodological problems in some clinical studies. 
B)  Meta-analysis can help minimize study-specific error. 
C)  Meta-analysis carefully avoids generalizing trends and significant results. 
D)  Meta-analysis can help analyze robust trends across studies. 
A)  Meta-analysis can help compensate for methodological problems in some clinical studies. 
B)  Meta-analysis can help minimize study-specific error. 
C)  Meta-analysis carefully avoids generalizing trends and significant results. 
D)  Meta-analysis can help analyze robust trends across studies.

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding structured groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more leader-directed. 
B)  They are used interchangeably with process-oriented groups. 
C)  They are less supported by research than the use of unstructured groups. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  They are more leader-directed. 
B)  They are used interchangeably with process-oriented groups. 
C)  They are less supported by research than the use of unstructured groups. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

The outcome research on adult group work is more _________ than that of children.

Accepted Answer

A)  robust 
B)  effective 
C)  concrete 
D)  insightful 
A)  robust 
B)  effective 
C)  concrete 
D)  insightful

Question 20

Group treatment gained popularity due to an increased demand for

Accepted Answer

A)  effective treatment for those who couldn't afford individual services. 
B)  group treatment by health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
C)  group work with children and adolescence. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  effective treatment for those who couldn't afford individual services. 
B)  group treatment by health maintenance organizations (HMOs). 
C)  group work with children and adolescence. 
D)  All of the above.

How should a researcher interpret the effect size of r = .30?

__________ is important in the early stages of the group process.

According to the chapter, what is a primary way that group leaders can help build a better profession?

Whiston and Sexton (1998) found that group work is very effective in addressing school-age children with

Which of the following statements is NOT true about group work?

Outcome research in group work includes

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of group work with children and adults.

Define pre-group training and describe the effects it has on group counseling.

An effect size of .70 means that the

__________ is a quantitative technique that aggregates the results of numerous clinical trials.

List therapeutic factors in group counseling. Describe why each factor is significant to the counseling process.

Explain the impact group structure has on the effectiveness of group counseling.

Group work has produced positive outcomes for children facing

__________ is contraindicated for participating in group work.

Some researchers have concluded that __________ have the greatest effect on counseling outcomes.

If an ES = 0 is found, this can be interpreted as the

Each of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of meta-analysis EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE regarding structured groups?

The outcome research on adult group work is more _________ than that of children.

Group treatment gained popularity due to an increased demand for

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Exam 4: Outcome Research in Group Work

How should a researcher interpret the effect size of r = .30?

__________ is important in the early stages of the group process.

According to the chapter, what is a primary way that group leaders can help build a better profession?

Whiston and Sexton (1998) found that group work is very effective in addressing school-age children with

Which of the following statements is NOT true about group work?

Outcome research in group work includes

Compare and contrast the effectiveness of group work with children and adults.

Define pre-group training and describe the effects it has on group counseling.

An effect size of .70 means that the

__________ is a quantitative technique that aggregates the results of numerous clinical trials.

List therapeutic factors in group counseling. Describe why each factor is significant to the counseling process.

Explain the impact group structure has on the effectiveness of group counseling.

Group work has produced positive outcomes for children facing

__________ is contraindicated for participating in group work.

Some researchers have concluded that __________ have the greatest effect on counseling outcomes.

If an ES = 0 is found, this can be interpreted as the

Each of the following statements is true regarding the benefits of meta-analysis EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE regarding structured groups?

The outcome research on adult group work is more _________ than that of children.

Group treatment gained popularity due to an increased demand for

Introduction to Group Work: Historical Perspectives and Functional

Ethical and Legal Foundations of Group Work

Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Leading Groups

Distinguishing Group Member Roles

Planning for Group Work

Accountability in Group Work

Forming and Orienting Groups

The Transition Stage in Group Work

The Working Stage

Termination

Group Work Across the Lifespan

Leading Task Groups

Leading Psychoeducational Groups

Person-Centered and Existential Approaches to Group Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Techniques, and Applications

The Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach to Group Counseling and Psychotherapy: Theory, Techniques, and Applications

Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Behavioral Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups: Theories, Techniques, and Applications

Adlerian, Gestalt, and Psychodrama Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups: Theory, Techniques, and Applications

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