Question 1

In the power and control phase of a task group, facilitators should endeavor to:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stimulate idea-related conflict. 
B) ​stimulate personality-related conflict. 
C) ​encourage groupthink. 
D) ​encourage group differentiation. 
A) ​stimulate idea-related conflict. 
B) ​stimulate personality-related conflict. 
C) ​encourage groupthink. 
D) ​encourage group differentiation. A

Question 2

The differentiation stage of group development is marked by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​conflict and dissidence. 
B) ​cohesion and harmony. 
C) ​probing and interpretation. 
D) ​fear and suspicion. 
A) ​conflict and dissidence. 
B) ​cohesion and harmony. 
C) ​probing and interpretation. 
D) ​fear and suspicion. B

Question 3

To ensure that time is allocated reasonably to each member during the working phase of group development, Toseland and Rivas recommend that group leaders:​

Accepted Answer

A) help each member to work in turn and generalize concepts to all members.​ 
B) ​set a timer to ring when allocated time for a member has elapsed. 
C) ​focus on members who are highly involved and ask the other members to watch and learn. 
D) ​decide who is most in need of attention and focus on that member during the remaining time. 
A) help each member to work in turn and generalize concepts to all members.​ 
B) ​set a timer to ring when allocated time for a member has elapsed. 
C) ​focus on members who are highly involved and ask the other members to watch and learn. 
D) ​decide who is most in need of attention and focus on that member during the remaining time. A

Question 4

During a group's working phase, when members struggle with feelings of hurt, disappointment, fear, inferiority, and related issues, leaders can enhance individual and group growth by:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​elaborating on the negative sentiments for closure. 
B) ​encouraging the members to internalize and learn from the feelings. 
C) ​focusing on the universality of underlying sentiments. 
D) ​explaining about the struggle for power to the members. 
A) ​elaborating on the negative sentiments for closure. 
B) ​encouraging the members to internalize and learn from the feelings. 
C) ​focusing on the universality of underlying sentiments. 
D) ​explaining about the struggle for power to the members.

Question 5

When a group enters the termination phase, the group leader acts to decrease the group's sense of:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​separateness. 
B) ​self-righteousness. 
C) ​internal discord. 
D) ​cohesion. 
A) ​separateness. 
B) ​self-righteousness. 
C) ​internal discord. 
D) ​cohesion.

Question 6

Explain why conflict is an essential component of a group. How does conflict assist in achieving the group's goals?​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Task groups often disp

Question 7

In the context of social workers using the leadership role purposefully, which of the following makes members more vested in the group and enhances their sense of self-efficacy?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Helping members assume leadership behaviors 
B) ​Making accurate assessments of the stages of development 
C) ​Encouraging formation of subgroups 
D) ​Stimulating groupthink 
A) ​Helping members assume leadership behaviors 
B) ​Making accurate assessments of the stages of development 
C) ​Encouraging formation of subgroups 
D) ​Stimulating groupthink

Question 8

Which of the following affects early development in task groups?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Members' willingness to forge new connections 
B) ​Authority vested in the leader 
C) ​Members' preexisting relationships with each other 
D) ​Members' attention to process and viewpoints 
A) ​Members' willingness to forge new connections 
B) ​Authority vested in the leader 
C) ​Members' preexisting relationships with each other 
D) ​Members' attention to process and viewpoints

Question 9

Explain the social worker's role as an intervener throughout the lifespan of a group, and describe in detail how he or she can meaningfully intervene with the group members' roles.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Although the leader's

Question 10

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members being occupied with ranking and hierarchy of statuses?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The preaffiliation stage 
B) ​The power and control stage 
C) ​The differentiation stage 
D) ​The separation stage 
A) ​The preaffiliation stage 
B) ​The power and control stage 
C) ​The differentiation stage 
D) ​The separation stage

Question 11

During which of the following stages of group development do conflicts fade, personal involvement between members intensify, and members display a growing recognition of the significance of the group experience?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The forming stage 
B) ​The storming stage 
C) ​The norming stage 
D) ​The performing stage 
A) ​The forming stage 
B) ​The storming stage 
C) ​The norming stage 
D) ​The performing stage

Question 12

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online groups.​

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Groups that take place

Question 13

During which of the following stages of group development is the approach or avoidance behavior most displayed by members?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The separation stage 
B) ​The power and control stage 
C) ​The preaffiliation stage 
D) ​The differentiation stage 
A) ​The separation stage 
B) ​The power and control stage 
C) ​The preaffiliation stage 
D) ​The differentiation stage

Question 14

Jason has joined a help group for alcohol deaddiction. While in the sixth session, he angrily states that he does not see any purpose in attending the meetings any more as the leader of the group seems incapable of managing the group properly. Jason's behavior of hostility toward the leader is indicative of the _____ of group development.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​power and control stage 
B) ​preaffiliation stage 
C) ​intimacy stage 
D) ​differentiation stage 
A) ​power and control stage 
B) ​preaffiliation stage 
C) ​intimacy stage 
D) ​differentiation stage

Question 15

Which of the following stages of group development is characterized by attempts to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The intimacy stage 
B) ​The differentiation stage 
C) ​The power and control stage 
D) ​The separation stage 
A) ​The intimacy stage 
B) ​The differentiation stage 
C) ​The power and control stage 
D) ​The separation stage

Question 16

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members discussing how to apply what has been learned in the group to situations in the outside world?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The separation stage 
B) ​The differentiation stage 
C) ​The preaffiliation stage 
D) ​The intimacy stage 
A) ​The separation stage 
B) ​The differentiation stage 
C) ​The preaffiliation stage 
D) ​The intimacy stage

Question 17

Explain why a social worker should study the stages of group development and the variable factors that influence the stages of group development.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. All ongoing groups go

Question 18

Which of the following steps should a social worker take in order to remove obstacles that threaten to derail a group's development and hinder the success of individual members of the group?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Study the stages of group development 
B) ​Study the power and control tactics to be used for group management 
C) ​Categorize and differentiate the members of the group 
D) ​Study confrontation and crowd management techniques 
A) ​Study the stages of group development 
B) ​Study the power and control tactics to be used for group management 
C) ​Categorize and differentiate the members of the group 
D) ​Study confrontation and crowd management techniques

Question 19

The focus during the working phase of group development is on:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​initiation and introductions. 
B) ​achieving members' goals. 
C) ​balancing positive and negative feedback. 
D) ​completing unfinished business. 
A) ​initiation and introductions. 
B) ​achieving members' goals. 
C) ​balancing positive and negative feedback. 
D) ​completing unfinished business.

Question 20

In the contractual process of initial group sessions, the leaders of the group:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​enable the members of the group to disconnect. 
B) ​help the members of the group to refine their general goals. 
C) ​administer evaluation instruments. 
D) ​reiterate the urgency to solve social problems. 
A) ​enable the members of the group to disconnect. 
B) ​help the members of the group to refine their general goals. 
C) ​administer evaluation instruments. 
D) ​reiterate the urgency to solve social problems.

In the power and control phase of a task group, facilitators should endeavor to:

The differentiation stage of group development is marked by:

To ensure that time is allocated reasonably to each member during the working phase of group development, Toseland and Rivas recommend that group leaders:

During a group's working phase, when members struggle with feelings of hurt, disappointment, fear, inferiority, and related issues, leaders can enhance individual and group growth by:

When a group enters the termination phase, the group leader acts to decrease the group's sense of:

Explain why conflict is an essential component of a group. How does conflict assist in achieving the group's goals?

In the context of social workers using the leadership role purposefully, which of the following makes members more vested in the group and enhances their sense of self-efficacy?

Which of the following affects early development in task groups?

Explain the social worker's role as an intervener throughout the lifespan of a group, and describe in detail how he or she can meaningfully intervene with the group members' roles.

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members being occupied with ranking and hierarchy of statuses?

During which of the following stages of group development do conflicts fade, personal involvement between members intensify, and members display a growing recognition of the significance of the group experience?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online groups.

During which of the following stages of group development is the approach or avoidance behavior most displayed by members?

Which of the following stages of group development is characterized by attempts to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus?

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members discussing how to apply what has been learned in the group to situations in the outside world?

Explain why a social worker should study the stages of group development and the variable factors that influence the stages of group development.

Which of the following steps should a social worker take in order to remove obstacles that threaten to derail a group's development and hinder the success of individual members of the group?

The focus during the working phase of group development is on:

In the contractual process of initial group sessions, the leaders of the group:

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Developing Resources, Advocacy, and Organizing As Intervention Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Exam 16: Intervening in Social Work Groups

In the power and control phase of a task group, facilitators should endeavor to:​

The differentiation stage of group development is marked by:​

To ensure that time is allocated reasonably to each member during the working phase of group development, Toseland and Rivas recommend that group leaders:​

During a group's working phase, when members struggle with feelings of hurt, disappointment, fear, inferiority, and related issues, leaders can enhance individual and group growth by:​

When a group enters the termination phase, the group leader acts to decrease the group's sense of:​

Explain why conflict is an essential component of a group. How does conflict assist in achieving the group's goals?​

In the context of social workers using the leadership role purposefully, which of the following makes members more vested in the group and enhances their sense of self-efficacy?​

Which of the following affects early development in task groups?​

Explain the social worker's role as an intervener throughout the lifespan of a group, and describe in detail how he or she can meaningfully intervene with the group members' roles.​

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members being occupied with ranking and hierarchy of statuses?​

During which of the following stages of group development do conflicts fade, personal involvement between members intensify, and members display a growing recognition of the significance of the group experience?​

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online groups.​

During which of the following stages of group development is the approach or avoidance behavior most displayed by members?​

Which of the following stages of group development is characterized by attempts to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus?​

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members discussing how to apply what has been learned in the group to situations in the outside world?​

Explain why a social worker should study the stages of group development and the variable factors that influence the stages of group development.

Which of the following steps should a social worker take in order to remove obstacles that threaten to derail a group's development and hinder the success of individual members of the group?​

The focus during the working phase of group development is on:​

In the contractual process of initial group sessions, the leaders of the group:​

The Challenges of Social Work

Direct Practice: Domain, Philosophy and Roles

Overview of the Helping Process

Operationalizing the Cardinal Social Work Values

Building Blocks of Communication: Conveying Empathy and Authenticity

Verbal Following, Exploring, and Focusing Skills

Eliminating Counterproductive Communication Patterns and Substituting Positive Alternatives

Assessment: Exploring and Understanding Problems and Strengths

Assessing Intrapersonal and Environmental Systems

Assessing Family Functioning in Diverse Family and Cultural Contexts

Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

Developing Goals and Formulating a Contract

Planning and Implementing Change-Oriented Strategies

Developing Resources, Advocacy, and Organizing As Intervention Strategies

Enhancing Family Functioning and Relationships

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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In the power and control phase of a task group, facilitators should endeavor to:

The differentiation stage of group development is marked by:

To ensure that time is allocated reasonably to each member during the working phase of group development, Toseland and Rivas recommend that group leaders:

During a group's working phase, when members struggle with feelings of hurt, disappointment, fear, inferiority, and related issues, leaders can enhance individual and group growth by:

When a group enters the termination phase, the group leader acts to decrease the group's sense of:

Explain why conflict is an essential component of a group. How does conflict assist in achieving the group's goals?

In the context of social workers using the leadership role purposefully, which of the following makes members more vested in the group and enhances their sense of self-efficacy?

Which of the following affects early development in task groups?

Explain the social worker's role as an intervener throughout the lifespan of a group, and describe in detail how he or she can meaningfully intervene with the group members' roles.

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members being occupied with ranking and hierarchy of statuses?

During which of the following stages of group development do conflicts fade, personal involvement between members intensify, and members display a growing recognition of the significance of the group experience?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online groups.

During which of the following stages of group development is the approach or avoidance behavior most displayed by members?

Which of the following stages of group development is characterized by attempts to resolve conflicts and achieve consensus?

Which of the following stages of group development is marked by members discussing how to apply what has been learned in the group to situations in the outside world?

Which of the following steps should a social worker take in order to remove obstacles that threaten to derail a group's development and hinder the success of individual members of the group?

The focus during the working phase of group development is on:

In the contractual process of initial group sessions, the leaders of the group: