Question 1

All of the following are dynamics/characteristics of the working stage of a group except

Accepted Answer

A)  trust in self and others 
B)  risk taking 
C)  temporary increase in energy, anxiety, and anticipation 
D)  Inclusiveness of others 
A)  trust in self and others 
B)  risk taking 
C)  temporary increase in energy, anxiety, and anticipation 
D)  Inclusiveness of others C

Question 2

Which type of group is more likely to promote greater cohesiveness among group members and may be more productive in helping members achieve stated goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  closed group 
B)  open group 
C)  task/work group 
D)  psychoeducational group 
A)  closed group 
B)  open group 
C)  task/work group 
D)  psychoeducational group A

Question 3

All of the following are qualities of an effective group leader except

Accepted Answer

A)  caring 
B)  meaning attribution 
C)  emotional stimulation 
D)  person-centered theoretical orientation 
E)  executive function 
A)  caring 
B)  meaning attribution 
C)  emotional stimulation 
D)  person-centered theoretical orientation 
E)  executive function D

Question 4

At this stage, group members become involved with each other and with their individual and collective goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  adjourning

Question 5

Which of the following describes the function of psychotherapy groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals 
A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals

Question 6

A group that has been running for the past six-weeks has recently lost a group member and added two new group members. This group would be considered a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  closed group 
B)  open group 
C)  dysfunctional group 
D)  Functional group 
A)  closed group 
B)  open group 
C)  dysfunctional group 
D)  Functional group

Question 7

In which stage of group development is the foundation laid for what is to come and who will be considered in or out of group deliberations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning

Question 8

All of the following types of groups have training standards developed by the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) except

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoeducational 
B)  Counseling 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Task/work 
E)  All of the above have training standards developed by ASGW 
A)  Psychoeducational 
B)  Counseling 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Task/work 
E)  All of the above have training standards developed by ASGW

Question 9

In which stage of group development are feelings of tension and testing of the group environment prevalent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning

Question 10

In this stage of group development the group decides upon goals of working together.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning 
A)  Forming 
B)  Storming 
C)  Norming 
D)  Performing 
E)  Adjourning

Question 11

Which of the following describes the function of task/work groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals 
A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals

Question 12

Which of the following describes the function of counseling groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals 
A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals

Question 13

_____________, according to Gladding (2016), refers to a "collection of two or more individuals who meet in face-to-face interaction, interdependently, with the awareness that each belongs to the group and for the purpose of achieving individual and/or mutually agreed upon goals"

Accepted Answer

A)  Collective 
B)  Group 
C)  Congregation 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Collective 
B)  Group 
C)  Congregation 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of groups.

Accepted Answer

Potential benefits and limitations of gr

Question 15

In which stage of a group is a group leader likely to introduce structured experiences, rely more on spontaneity, and use increased self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Working 
D)  Terminating 
A)  Forming 
B)  Norming 
C)  Working 
D)  Terminating

Question 16

Which of the following describes the function of psychoeducational groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals 
A)  The prevention of personal or societal disorder through conveying information and/or the examining of values. 
B)  To help group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult, situations connected with living in an ever changing world as well as to help participants develop their existing interpersonal problem-solving competencies to better handle future problems 
C)  To help individual group members resolve their in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems 
D)  To improve work practices and to accomplish identified work goals

Question 17

List and describe the qualities of an effective group leader.

Accepted Answer

List and describe the qualities of an ef

Question 18

___________________ is a multidimensional process that consists of group members responding to the verbal messages and nonverbal behaviors of one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-disclosure 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  feedback 
D)  follow-up 
A)  self-disclosure 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  feedback 
D)  follow-up

Question 19

All of the following are advantages of group work for group members except

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing that they are not alone, unique, or abnormal in their problems and concerns 
B)  Learning more about themselves in social situations 
C)  Trying out new behaviors and ways of interacting 
D)  Creating a groupthink mentality 
A)  Recognizing that they are not alone, unique, or abnormal in their problems and concerns 
B)  Learning more about themselves in social situations 
C)  Trying out new behaviors and ways of interacting 
D)  Creating a groupthink mentality

Question 20

List and describe the four types of groups presented in the chapter. What is the focus of each?

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List four types of groups and describe w

All of the following are dynamics/characteristics of the working stage of a group except

Which type of group is more likely to promote greater cohesiveness among group members and may be more productive in helping members achieve stated goals?

All of the following are qualities of an effective group leader except

At this stage, group members become involved with each other and with their individual and collective goals.

Which of the following describes the function of psychotherapy groups?

A group that has been running for the past six-weeks has recently lost a group member and added two new group members. This group would be considered a(n)

In which stage of group development is the foundation laid for what is to come and who will be considered in or out of group deliberations?

All of the following types of groups have training standards developed by the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) except

In which stage of group development are feelings of tension and testing of the group environment prevalent?

In this stage of group development the group decides upon goals of working together.

Which of the following describes the function of task/work groups?

Which of the following describes the function of counseling groups?

_____________, according to Gladding (2016), refers to a "collection of two or more individuals who meet in face-to-face interaction, interdependently, with the awareness that each belongs to the group and for the purpose of achieving individual and/or mutually agreed upon goals"

Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of groups.

In which stage of a group is a group leader likely to introduce structured experiences, rely more on spontaneity, and use increased self-disclosure?

Which of the following describes the function of psychoeducational groups?

List and describe the qualities of an effective group leader.

___________________ is a multidimensional process that consists of group members responding to the verbal messages and nonverbal behaviors of one another.

All of the following are advantages of group work for group members except

List and describe the four types of groups presented in the chapter. What is the focus of each?

History of and Professional Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling in a Diverse Society

The Counseling Process

Client Assessment and Diagnosis

Holistic Approaches to Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Consultation, Advocacy, and Evaluation

Dealing With Crises, Disasters, and Suicide, While Managing Stress, and Avoiding Burnout

Couples and Family Counseling

Counseling Children and Adolescents

Counseling Adults

College and Career Counseling

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Exam 9: Working With Groups

All of the following are dynamics/characteristics of the working stage of a group except

Which type of group is more likely to promote greater cohesiveness among group members and may be more productive in helping members achieve stated goals?

All of the following are qualities of an effective group leader except

At this stage, group members become involved with each other and with their individual and collective goals.

Which of the following describes the function of psychotherapy groups?

A group that has been running for the past six-weeks has recently lost a group member and added two new group members. This group would be considered a(n)

In which stage of group development is the foundation laid for what is to come and who will be considered in or out of group deliberations?

All of the following types of groups have training standards developed by the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) except

In which stage of group development are feelings of tension and testing of the group environment prevalent?

In this stage of group development the group decides upon goals of working together.

Which of the following describes the function of task/work groups?

Which of the following describes the function of counseling groups?

_____________, according to Gladding (2016), refers to a "collection of two or more individuals who meet in face-to-face interaction, interdependently, with the awareness that each belongs to the group and for the purpose of achieving individual and/or mutually agreed upon goals"

Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of groups.

In which stage of a group is a group leader likely to introduce structured experiences, rely more on spontaneity, and use increased self-disclosure?

Which of the following describes the function of psychoeducational groups?

List and describe the qualities of an effective group leader.

___________________ is a multidimensional process that consists of group members responding to the verbal messages and nonverbal behaviors of one another.

All of the following are advantages of group work for group members except

List and describe the four types of groups presented in the chapter. What is the focus of each?

History of and Professional Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling in a Diverse Society

The Counseling Process

Client Assessment and Diagnosis

Holistic Approaches to Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Consultation, Advocacy, and Evaluation

Dealing With Crises, Disasters, and Suicide, While Managing Stress, and Avoiding Burnout

Couples and Family Counseling

Counseling Children and Adolescents

Counseling Adults

College and Career Counseling

Community Agencies, Medical Settings, and Other Specialized Clinical Settings

Employee Assistance Programs, Private Practice, Coaching and Managed Care

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