Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to be a structured group?

Accepted Answer

A) chemical dependency group 
B) learning coping skills 
C) personal-growth group 
D) parenting skills group 
E) weight control and body image 
A) chemical dependency group 
B) learning coping skills 
C) personal-growth group 
D) parenting skills group 
E) weight control and body image

Question 2

When choosing a co-leader,you should base your decision on how likeable the person seems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The focus of most group work today can be characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) an unstructured personal growth orientation. 
B) long-term group treatment. 
C) emphasizing self-actualization and human connections. 
D) short-term interventions aimed at remediation of specific problems. 
E) intensive self-exploration work that aims at reconstruction of one's past. 
A) an unstructured personal growth orientation. 
B) long-term group treatment. 
C) emphasizing self-actualization and human connections. 
D) short-term interventions aimed at remediation of specific problems. 
E) intensive self-exploration work that aims at reconstruction of one's past.

Question 4

The most significant factor in one's ability to change is how effective his or her group facilitators are in creating a cohesive group environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The range of groups designed to help people cope with specific problems or those aimed at particular client populations is limited mainly by a practitioner's imagination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Developing ground rules,setting norms,and establishing concrete personal goals are the primary tasks of which stage of a group?

Accepted Answer

A) initial 
B) transition 
C) working 
D) final 
E) pre-group 
A) initial 
B) transition 
C) working 
D) final 
E) pre-group

Question 7

Group members give feedback as a means of

Accepted Answer

A) offering an external view of how the person appears to others. 
B) increasing the pace of the group process. 
C) providing help when clients are facing difficult struggles. 
D) facilitating deeper levels of group interaction. 
E) eliciting further discussion. 
A) offering an external view of how the person appears to others. 
B) increasing the pace of the group process. 
C) providing help when clients are facing difficult struggles. 
D) facilitating deeper levels of group interaction. 
E) eliciting further discussion.

Question 8

Which of the following is not considered a group leadership skill?

Accepted Answer

A) Helping members create trust 
B) Linking members' work 
C) Slowing down the pace of disclosure and risk taking 
D) Preparing members for closure 
E) None of the above 
A) Helping members create trust 
B) Linking members' work 
C) Slowing down the pace of disclosure and risk taking 
D) Preparing members for closure 
E) None of the above

Question 9

Being in a group as a part of your program provides an avenue for talking about the feelings,fears,and uncertainties that characterize the developing helper you are becoming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which stage of a group is most clearly associated with exploring personal issues in some depth and increased group cohesion?

Accepted Answer

A) transition 
B) final 
C) initial 
D) working 
E) pre-group 
A) transition 
B) final 
C) initial 
D) working 
E) pre-group

Question 11

Teaching participants some general guidelines of group functioning,teaching members basic interpersonal skills,and assisting members to express their fears and expectations are all group leadership functions during the:

Accepted Answer

A) working stage. 
B) transition stage. 
C) initial stage. 
D) final stage. 
E) pre-group stagE. 
A) working stage. 
B) transition stage. 
C) initial stage. 
D) final stage. 
E) pre-group stagE.

Question 12

Even if a group is hastily thrown together,or if it is led by someone without training in group work,the group will still tend to be beneficial for the participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which stage of a group is characterized by dealing with conflict,defensiveness,and resistance?

Accepted Answer

A) working 
B) transition 
C) final 
D) initial 
E) pre-group 
A) working 
B) transition 
C) final 
D) initial 
E) pre-group

Question 14

Leading a group is _____ than working on an individual basis with clients.

Accepted Answer

A) far less complex 
B) somewhat less complex 
C) somewhat more complex 
D) far more complex 
A) far less complex 
B) somewhat less complex 
C) somewhat more complex 
D) far more complex

Question 15

According to the Coreys,group work is the treatment of choice primarily because

Accepted Answer

A) the dollars are stretched more. 
B) there are inherent values in the group process that lead to self-understanding,healing,and change on the part of the members. 
C) clients generally trust a group counselor more than they trust an individual counselor. 
D) insurance companies will reimburse clients for group services more often than for individual psychological services. 
A) the dollars are stretched more. 
B) there are inherent values in the group process that lead to self-understanding,healing,and change on the part of the members. 
C) clients generally trust a group counselor more than they trust an individual counselor. 
D) insurance companies will reimburse clients for group services more often than for individual psychological services.

Question 16

Leading a group is a simple as counseling individuals in a group setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An individual can get the most from a group experience by

Accepted Answer

A) recognizing that trust just happens in a group and with it,a sense of safety and security. 
B) being aware of respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of what goes on in group. 
C) quickly intervening by comforting others when they are experiencing feelings. 
D) giving others advice when they bring up a problem. 
A) recognizing that trust just happens in a group and with it,a sense of safety and security. 
B) being aware of respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of what goes on in group. 
C) quickly intervening by comforting others when they are experiencing feelings. 
D) giving others advice when they bring up a problem.

Question 18

What is the value of group work?

Accepted Answer

A) Universal human themes can be shared and explored. 
B) Groups offer hope to members that a new kind of life is possible. 
C) The caring and acceptance within a group can be a powerful healing force. 
D) Groups provide the opportunity for learning from the feedback of many others. 
E) all of the above 
A) Universal human themes can be shared and explored. 
B) Groups offer hope to members that a new kind of life is possible. 
C) The caring and acceptance within a group can be a powerful healing force. 
D) Groups provide the opportunity for learning from the feedback of many others. 
E) all of the above

Question 19

Groups provide a natural laboratory that demonstrate to people that they are not alone and that there is hope for creating a different life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A group can be given vitality if co-leaders feel trusting enough to express their differences of opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is least likely to be a structured group?

When choosing a co-leader,you should base your decision on how likeable the person seems.

The focus of most group work today can be characterized by

The most significant factor in one's ability to change is how effective his or her group facilitators are in creating a cohesive group environment.

The range of groups designed to help people cope with specific problems or those aimed at particular client populations is limited mainly by a practitioner's imagination.

Developing ground rules,setting norms,and establishing concrete personal goals are the primary tasks of which stage of a group?

Group members give feedback as a means of

Which of the following is not considered a group leadership skill?

Being in a group as a part of your program provides an avenue for talking about the feelings,fears,and uncertainties that characterize the developing helper you are becoming.

Which stage of a group is most clearly associated with exploring personal issues in some depth and increased group cohesion?

Teaching participants some general guidelines of group functioning,teaching members basic interpersonal skills,and assisting members to express their fears and expectations are all group leadership functions during the:

Even if a group is hastily thrown together,or if it is led by someone without training in group work,the group will still tend to be beneficial for the participants.

Which stage of a group is characterized by dealing with conflict,defensiveness,and resistance?

Leading a group is _____ than working on an individual basis with clients.

According to the Coreys,group work is the treatment of choice primarily because

Leading a group is a simple as counseling individuals in a group setting.

An individual can get the most from a group experience by

What is the value of group work?

Groups provide a natural laboratory that demonstrate to people that they are not alone and that there is hope for creating a different life.

A group can be given vitality if co-leaders feel trusting enough to express their differences of opinion.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working in the Community

Filters

Exam 12: Working With Groups

Which of the following is least likely to be a structured group?

When choosing a co-leader,you should base your decision on how likeable the person seems.

The focus of most group work today can be characterized by

The most significant factor in one's ability to change is how effective his or her group facilitators are in creating a cohesive group environment.

The range of groups designed to help people cope with specific problems or those aimed at particular client populations is limited mainly by a practitioner's imagination.

Developing ground rules,setting norms,and establishing concrete personal goals are the primary tasks of which stage of a group?

Group members give feedback as a means of

Which of the following is not considered a group leadership skill?

Being in a group as a part of your program provides an avenue for talking about the feelings,fears,and uncertainties that characterize the developing helper you are becoming.

Which stage of a group is most clearly associated with exploring personal issues in some depth and increased group cohesion?

Teaching participants some general guidelines of group functioning,teaching members basic interpersonal skills,and assisting members to express their fears and expectations are all group leadership functions during the:

Even if a group is hastily thrown together,or if it is led by someone without training in group work,the group will still tend to be beneficial for the participants.

Which stage of a group is characterized by dealing with conflict,defensiveness,and resistance?

Leading a group is _____ than working on an individual basis with clients.

According to the Coreys,group work is the treatment of choice primarily because

Leading a group is a simple as counseling individuals in a group setting.

An individual can get the most from a group experience by

What is the value of group work?

Groups provide a natural laboratory that demonstrate to people that they are not alone and that there is hope for creating a different life.

A group can be given vitality if co-leaders feel trusting enough to express their differences of opinion.

Are the Helping Professions for You

Knowing Your Values

Helper Know Thyself

Common Concerns of Beginning Helpers

The Helping Process

Theory Applied to Practice

Understanding Diversity

Ethical Legal Issues Facing Helpers

Managing Boundary Issues

Getting the Most From Your Fieldwork Supervision

Stress,Burnout and Self-Care

Working in the Community

Filters