Question 1

Creativity

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A)  is not encouraged in task groups. 
B)  is often useful in specific tasks. 
C)  must be discussed in order for the group to move forward. 
D)  is useful in some groups and not in others. 
A)  is not encouraged in task groups. 
B)  is often useful in specific tasks. 
C)  must be discussed in order for the group to move forward. 
D)  is useful in some groups and not in others. B

Question 2

Icebreakers should be used in a task group

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A)  during initial meetings. 
B)  during working sessions. 
C)  when conflict is occurring. 
D)  during termination. 
A)  during initial meetings. 
B)  during working sessions. 
C)  when conflict is occurring. 
D)  during termination. A

Question 3

Task groups are more likely to fail when the leader

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A)  allows all members to participate in the development of group goals. 
B)  only uses activities when they contribute to a group process or content goal. 
C)  does not address conflict or resistance. 
D)  creates a group membership that is heterogeneous. 
A)  allows all members to participate in the development of group goals. 
B)  only uses activities when they contribute to a group process or content goal. 
C)  does not address conflict or resistance. 
D)  creates a group membership that is heterogeneous. C

Question 4

All of the following are appropriate uses of task groups EXCEPT

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A)  offering support to students who are going through a similar problem. 
B)  teaching a conflict-resolution lesson to a fourth grade class. 
C)  developing a school improvement plan. 
D)  running a student council. 
A)  offering support to students who are going through a similar problem. 
B)  teaching a conflict-resolution lesson to a fourth grade class. 
C)  developing a school improvement plan. 
D)  running a student council.

Question 5

During initial meetings of task groups each of the following will probably happen EXCEPT

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A)  leaders and members make connections. 
B)  an introductory activity is used. 
C)  goals are set by the leader only. 
D)  goals are set by the leader and members. 
A)  leaders and members make connections. 
B)  an introductory activity is used. 
C)  goals are set by the leader only. 
D)  goals are set by the leader and members.

Question 6

Disagreement

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A)  doesn't occur in task groups. 
B)  occurs both verbally and nonverbally in task groups. 
C)  shouldn't occur if the leader is doing her job. 
D)  occurs in the initial stage, but then cooperation occurs. 
A)  doesn't occur in task groups. 
B)  occurs both verbally and nonverbally in task groups. 
C)  shouldn't occur if the leader is doing her job. 
D)  occurs in the initial stage, but then cooperation occurs.

Question 7

What does group process refer to in the context of task groups, and why is it important?

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Group process refers to the way in which

Question 8

Guidelines for group member interactions

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A)  are not useful in groups with adults. 
B)  should be established when problems arise. 
C)  should allow for differences of opinion to arise. 
D)  should minimize differences of opinion. 
A)  are not useful in groups with adults. 
B)  should be established when problems arise. 
C)  should allow for differences of opinion to arise. 
D)  should minimize differences of opinion.

Question 9

What would be a useful comment by a task group leader if members are not very participatory at a particular meeting?

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A)  People seem quiet tonight. What's up? 
B)  There seems to be a lot of tension tonight. What caused it? 
C)  Let's go home early. No one seems to want to work. 
D)  Since no one is talking, let's go around the room and each member express an idea on how to solve this problem. 
A)  People seem quiet tonight. What's up? 
B)  There seems to be a lot of tension tonight. What caused it? 
C)  Let's go home early. No one seems to want to work. 
D)  Since no one is talking, let's go around the room and each member express an idea on how to solve this problem.

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be a ground rule in a task group?

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A)  Confidentiality will be broken if someone discloses harm to self or others. 
B)  Group members may vote members out of the group if they don't participate. 
C)  Attendance is mandatory. 
D)  A format for problem-solving will be followed. 
A)  Confidentiality will be broken if someone discloses harm to self or others. 
B)  Group members may vote members out of the group if they don't participate. 
C)  Attendance is mandatory. 
D)  A format for problem-solving will be followed.

Question 11

Task groups in the schools can be led by

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A)  teachers. 
B)  school counselors. 
C)  students. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  teachers. 
B)  school counselors. 
C)  students. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 12

Task groups are different than other types of groups in schools because

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A)  group process issues are not relevant in task groups. 
B)  activities are used more frequently in task groups. 
C)  task groups should have clearly established goals and ground rules for participation. 
D)  group principles and processes are used to accomplish identified work goals in task groups. 
A)  group process issues are not relevant in task groups. 
B)  activities are used more frequently in task groups. 
C)  task groups should have clearly established goals and ground rules for participation. 
D)  group principles and processes are used to accomplish identified work goals in task groups.

Question 13

Who decides on the membership of the task group?

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A)  Membership is always voluntary. 
B)  The organizer of the group. 
C)  The original group members. 
D)  This depends on type of task group. 
A)  Membership is always voluntary. 
B)  The organizer of the group. 
C)  The original group members. 
D)  This depends on type of task group.

Question 14

Create a professional development workshop for teachers about how to use group process in their classroom lessons.

Accepted Answer

Professional Development Workshop Title:

Question 15

All of the following are recommendations for establishing an effective group structure EXCEPT

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A)  developing ground rules for discussion. 
B)  agreeing on a problem-solving structure. 
C)  developing an agenda or organizational structure for each meeting. 
D)  using a fun activity or icebreaker in each meeting. 
A)  developing ground rules for discussion. 
B)  agreeing on a problem-solving structure. 
C)  developing an agenda or organizational structure for each meeting. 
D)  using a fun activity or icebreaker in each meeting.

Question 16

Describe the group leader's role in establishing an effective structure for group meetings.

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The group leader plays a crucial role in

Question 17

You have been asked to lead a school committee in which members (all teachers) have been assigned by the principal and most are resentful about the extra work. What are important issues you would need to consider in planning for the group, and what would your agenda be for the first session?

Accepted Answer

When leading a school committee with res

Question 18

What problem-solving framework would you use for a group of 7th grade students who are deciding on an ecology club project? Why? What structure would you provide to help guide them through it?

Accepted Answer

I would use the "Design Thinking" proble

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of ground rules in task groups?

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A)  Ground rules are the same for each task group. 
B)  Leaders may not decide some of the ground rules in advance. 
C)  Only members must agree on all of the ground rules. 
D)  Leaders and members together decide what ground rules will work best for the group. 
A)  Ground rules are the same for each task group. 
B)  Leaders may not decide some of the ground rules in advance. 
C)  Only members must agree on all of the ground rules. 
D)  Leaders and members together decide what ground rules will work best for the group.

Question 20

Each of the following is an example of a task group EXCEPT

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A)  a children of divorce group. 
B)  a book club. 
C)  a study support team meeting. 
D)  a classroom guidance lesson. 
A)  a children of divorce group. 
B)  a book club. 
C)  a study support team meeting. 
D)  a classroom guidance lesson.

Creativity

Icebreakers should be used in a task group

Task groups are more likely to fail when the leader

All of the following are appropriate uses of task groups EXCEPT

During initial meetings of task groups each of the following will probably happen EXCEPT

Disagreement

What does group process refer to in the context of task groups, and why is it important?

Guidelines for group member interactions

What would be a useful comment by a task group leader if members are not very participatory at a particular meeting?

Which of the following would NOT be a ground rule in a task group?

Task groups in the schools can be led by

Task groups are different than other types of groups in schools because

Who decides on the membership of the task group?

Create a professional development workshop for teachers about how to use group process in their classroom lessons.

All of the following are recommendations for establishing an effective group structure EXCEPT

Describe the group leader's role in establishing an effective structure for group meetings.

You have been asked to lead a school committee in which members (all teachers) have been assigned by the principal and most are resentful about the extra work. What are important issues you would need to consider in planning for the group, and what would your agenda be for the first session?

What problem-solving framework would you use for a group of 7th grade students who are deciding on an ecology club project? Why? What structure would you provide to help guide them through it?

Which of the following is TRUE of ground rules in task groups?

Each of the following is an example of a task group EXCEPT

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Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Outcome Research in Group Work

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Planning for Group Work

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Forming and Orienting Groups

The Transition Stage in Group Work

The Working Stage

Termination

Group Work Across the Lifespan

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

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Exam 14: Leading Task Groups

Creativity

Icebreakers should be used in a task group

Task groups are more likely to fail when the leader

All of the following are appropriate uses of task groups EXCEPT

During initial meetings of task groups each of the following will probably happen EXCEPT

Disagreement

What does group process refer to in the context of task groups, and why is it important?

Guidelines for group member interactions

What would be a useful comment by a task group leader if members are not very participatory at a particular meeting?

Which of the following would NOT be a ground rule in a task group?

Task groups in the schools can be led by

Task groups are different than other types of groups in schools because

Who decides on the membership of the task group?

Create a professional development workshop for teachers about how to use group process in their classroom lessons.

All of the following are recommendations for establishing an effective group structure EXCEPT

Describe the group leader's role in establishing an effective structure for group meetings.

You have been asked to lead a school committee in which members (all teachers) have been assigned by the principal and most are resentful about the extra work. What are important issues you would need to consider in planning for the group, and what would your agenda be for the first session?

What problem-solving framework would you use for a group of 7th grade students who are deciding on an ecology club project? Why? What structure would you provide to help guide them through it?

Which of the following is TRUE of ground rules in task groups?

Each of the following is an example of a task group EXCEPT

Introduction to Group Work: Historical Perspectives and Functional

Ethical and Legal Foundations of Group Work

Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Outcome Research 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 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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