Exam 6: Initial Stage of a Group

Before trust is fully established, "self-disclosure" on the part of members has a strong tendency to be all of the following except:

Asking members how they _______________ with conflict within a group is a recommended means to assist in dealing it with when, and if, it arises

Bernie, in a very early session of a counseling group, expresses emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, uncertainty to hope. Looking to his therapist, Bernie's progress will hinge on the perceived level of ____________ which he feels.

Conflict is most likely to occur during which stage of a therapeutic group?

Steering or redirecting a group member to the here-and-now:

Two crucial tasks inherent in the initial stage of group therapy are orientation and ______________.

According to the findings of ____________, an overly confrontational leader has the capacity to harm his or her clients.

Yolanda is cursing at other members in the group and occasionally at the leader himself. Other than the curses, she is silent. It is interfering with the group, which, as a whole, can't bypass these outbursts. Something must give. The leader should pay particular attention to:

The Association for Specialists in Group Work protocol states that the responsibility of group leaders in assisting members in the development of their personal goals be done in a "_____________" manner.

A group member is hesitant to interact and engage in self-disclosure. Robin, the group leader, states "I want you to know that this is a safe place. All of your secrets are safe here." This statement:

Which of the following is an example of improperly "attending" to a) members) of the group?

Ambiguity and lack of a structured approach in groups often lead to:

Which of the following is not a recommended manner of closing a regular group session a regular session, not the final session)?

Asking group members to pair up with those of their choosing for self-disclosure exercises is:

Sherman and Belinda are co-leading a group. One is nurturing and sensitive while the other is more direct, some even say "a bit too pushy." Which of the following statements is true?

"Peter, I greatly value the authority, advice and experience that you bring to the group; however, please remember, the group has a leader, and that leader is me." This is an example of:

If ________________ s) is/are brought to the forefront and dealt with constructively, a negative can be turned into something therapeutic

In certain circumstances, there is hesitancy among members of certain racial and ethnic groups to discuss personal matters with members of groups perceived to be more dominant. A term that may be used to describe this defensive phenomenon is:

Tuning into the ____________ feelings and experiences of another person is ____________.

The setting and reinforcement of clearly spelled-out group norms is a recommended way of ensuring group __________.