Question 1

_____ primarily focus on remediation and rehabilitation.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Educational groups 
B) ​Support groups 
C) ​Growth groups 
D) ​Therapy groups 
A) ​Educational groups 
B) ​Support groups 
C) ​Growth groups 
D) ​Therapy groups D

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of manualized curricula in treatment groups?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​They cannot be misused even in the absence of group facilitation skills. 
B) ​They cannot be misused even in the absence of supervision or appreciation. 
C) ​They support research on interventions. 
D) ​They promote organic, empowerment-based changes that arise from members' dynamic interactions. 
A) ​They cannot be misused even in the absence of group facilitation skills. 
B) ​They cannot be misused even in the absence of supervision or appreciation. 
C) ​They support research on interventions. 
D) ​They promote organic, empowerment-based changes that arise from members' dynamic interactions. C

Question 3

Lydia, a teenage member of a task group, reports feelings of intense depression and anxiety. She openly discusses hurtful messages she receives from her boyfriend. In this scenario, Lydia exhibits a:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​personality disorder. 
B) ​functional pattern. 
C) ​passive-aggressive attitude. 
D) ​dysfunctional behavioral pattern. 
A) ​personality disorder. 
B) ​functional pattern. 
C) ​passive-aggressive attitude. 
D) ​dysfunctional behavioral pattern. B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of a systems framework?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It leads to random and chaotic interactions among group members. 
B) ​It helps leaders to assess group processes. 
C) ​It involves analyzing individual problems of group members. 
D) ​It fails to attend to the repetitive interactions of members. 
A) ​It leads to random and chaotic interactions among group members. 
B) ​It helps leaders to assess group processes. 
C) ​It involves analyzing individual problems of group members. 
D) ​It fails to attend to the repetitive interactions of members.

Question 5

Unlike in task groups, in treatment groups:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​self-disclosure is low. 
B) ​member roles evolve as a result of interaction. 
C) proceedings may be private or open to the public.​ 
D) ​member roles are assigned by a coordinator. 
A) ​self-disclosure is low. 
B) ​member roles evolve as a result of interaction. 
C) proceedings may be private or open to the public.​ 
D) ​member roles are assigned by a coordinator.

Question 6

Which of the following factors facilitates group cohesion and communication among members?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Diverse cultural backgrounds of members 
B) ​Significant homogeneity in personal characteristics 
C) ​Low levels of self-disclosure 
D) ​Large size of a group 
A) ​Diverse cultural backgrounds of members 
B) ​Significant homogeneity in personal characteristics 
C) ​Low levels of self-disclosure 
D) ​Large size of a group

Question 7

Which of the following is an advantage of having pregroup meetings with potential members of a treatment group?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The group leader can maintain cultural diversity within the group. 
B) ​The group leader can ensure that he or she is not blamed if the intervention fails. 
C) ​It helps establish a rapport between the group leader and the potential members. 
D) ​It ensures the success of the intervention approach. 
A) ​The group leader can maintain cultural diversity within the group. 
B) ​The group leader can ensure that he or she is not blamed if the intervention fails. 
C) ​It helps establish a rapport between the group leader and the potential members. 
D) ​It ensures the success of the intervention approach.

Question 8

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of group co-leadership. Discuss the strategies required to ensure effective co-leadership.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Many types of groups b

Question 9

Discuss the concepts of functional and dysfunctional behaviors. How can a group leader help group members in a treatment group become aware of their patterned behavior?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Some of the patterned

Question 10

While formulating guidelines for preliminary treatment groups, social workers should:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​focus only on nonnegotiable guidelines. 
B) ​avoid nonnegotiable requirements at all costs. 
C) ​not include team members in the formulation process. 
D) ​adopt the decision by consensus. 
A) ​focus only on nonnegotiable guidelines. 
B) ​avoid nonnegotiable requirements at all costs. 
C) ​not include team members in the formulation process. 
D) ​adopt the decision by consensus.

Question 11

Ms. Jason, a 43-year-old who recently got divorced, feels lonely and depressed. She asks a social worker to refer her to a group comprising women who are facing similar issues. She feels that discussing her fear and anxiety would help her cope with negative feelings. In this scenario, the social worker should refer her to a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) support group​ 
B) ​growth group 
C) ​educational group 
D) ​staff development group 
A) support group​ 
B) ​growth group 
C) ​educational group 
D) ​staff development group

Question 12

In the context of treatment groups, describe the advantages and disadvantages of closed groups.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. In closed groups, no n

Question 13

While determining a group's composition, the leader should:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​include diverse members to form a heterogeneous group. 
B) ​ensure that the member is interested in the group's services. 
C) ​form a separate group for individuals who are legally mandated to join the group. 
D) ​decide if he or she wants to use the open format or the closed format. 
A) ​include diverse members to form a heterogeneous group. 
B) ​ensure that the member is interested in the group's services. 
C) ​form a separate group for individuals who are legally mandated to join the group. 
D) ​decide if he or she wants to use the open format or the closed format.

Question 14

Identify a true statement about treatment groups.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Member roles are assigned by social workers in treatment groups. 
B) ​Proceedings in treatment groups are open to the public. 
C) ​Self-disclosure is expected to be high in treatment groups. 
D) ​In treatment groups, the focus is on a particular group as a whole as the unit of change. 
A) ​Member roles are assigned by social workers in treatment groups. 
B) ​Proceedings in treatment groups are open to the public. 
C) ​Self-disclosure is expected to be high in treatment groups. 
D) ​In treatment groups, the focus is on a particular group as a whole as the unit of change.

Question 15

_____ are regulatory mechanisms that give groups a measure of stability and predictability by letting members know what they can expect from the group and from one another.​

Accepted Answer

A) Agendas​ 
B) ​Norms 
C) ​Curricula 
D) ​Patterns 
A) Agendas​ 
B) ​Norms 
C) ​Curricula 
D) ​Patterns

Question 16

​The optimum size for a group with an emphasis on close relationships is:

Accepted Answer

A) ​10 to 15 members. 
B) ​7 to 10 members. 
C) ​2 to 3 members. 
D) ​20 to 25 members. 
A) ​10 to 15 members. 
B) ​7 to 10 members. 
C) ​2 to 3 members. 
D) ​20 to 25 members.

Question 17

A group of individuals who suffer from obesity form a social work group. The group members lead the group, and the group does not include a social worker or a professional leader. This group is an example of a(n) _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​treatment group 
B) ​task group 
C) ​self-help group 
D) ​advisory group 
A) ​treatment group 
B) ​task group 
C) ​self-help group 
D) ​advisory group

Question 18

Julia, a member of a treatment group, is mostly blamed for the delay in achieving team goals. She is a slow learner and often interrupts the social workers during team sessions, asking them to repeat certain concepts. The other members find this habit very annoying and often make fun of her. Julia is playing _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the role of scapegoat 
B) ​an expressive role 
C) ​the role of whistleblower 
D) a task-related role​ 
A) ​the role of scapegoat 
B) ​an expressive role 
C) ​the role of whistleblower 
D) a task-related role​

Question 19

​When social workers assess a treatment group's patterned behavior, they need to:

Accepted Answer

A) ​encourage other members to adopt a dysfunctional pattern of behavior. 
B) ​identify the current capacity of members to share power and resources. 
C) ​identify problem-solving methods that lead to a win-lose solution. 
D) ​discourage the culture of forming subgroups within the group. 
A) ​encourage other members to adopt a dysfunctional pattern of behavior. 
B) ​identify the current capacity of members to share power and resources. 
C) ​identify problem-solving methods that lead to a win-lose solution. 
D) ​discourage the culture of forming subgroups within the group.

Question 20

After establishing the purpose of a treatment group, the immediate next step is to:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​decide on the leadership of the group. 
B) ​identify the need for the group. 
C) ​obtain the members' perspective on the purpose. 
D) ​conduct preliminary interviews. 
A) ​decide on the leadership of the group. 
B) ​identify the need for the group. 
C) ​obtain the members' perspective on the purpose. 
D) ​conduct preliminary interviews.

_____ primarily focus on remediation and rehabilitation.

Which of the following is an advantage of manualized curricula in treatment groups?

Lydia, a teenage member of a task group, reports feelings of intense depression and anxiety. She openly discusses hurtful messages she receives from her boyfriend. In this scenario, Lydia exhibits a:

Which of the following statements is true of a systems framework?

Unlike in task groups, in treatment groups:

Which of the following factors facilitates group cohesion and communication among members?

Which of the following is an advantage of having pregroup meetings with potential members of a treatment group?

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of group co-leadership. Discuss the strategies required to ensure effective co-leadership.

Discuss the concepts of functional and dysfunctional behaviors. How can a group leader help group members in a treatment group become aware of their patterned behavior?

While formulating guidelines for preliminary treatment groups, social workers should:

In the context of treatment groups, describe the advantages and disadvantages of closed groups.

While determining a group's composition, the leader should:

Identify a true statement about treatment groups.

_____ are regulatory mechanisms that give groups a measure of stability and predictability by letting members know what they can expect from the group and from one another.

The optimum size for a group with an emphasis on close relationships is:

A group of individuals who suffer from obesity form a social work group. The group members lead the group, and the group does not include a social worker or a professional leader. This group is an example of a(n) _____.

When social workers assess a treatment group's patterned behavior, they need to:

After establishing the purpose of a treatment group, the immediate next step is to:

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

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

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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Exam 11: Forming and Assessing Social Work Groups

_____ primarily focus on remediation and rehabilitation.​

Which of the following is an advantage of manualized curricula in treatment groups?​

Lydia, a teenage member of a task group, reports feelings of intense depression and anxiety. She openly discusses hurtful messages she receives from her boyfriend. In this scenario, Lydia exhibits a:​

Which of the following statements is true of a systems framework?​

Unlike in task groups, in treatment groups:​

Which of the following factors facilitates group cohesion and communication among members?​

Which of the following is an advantage of having pregroup meetings with potential members of a treatment group?​

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of group co-leadership. Discuss the strategies required to ensure effective co-leadership.

Discuss the concepts of functional and dysfunctional behaviors. How can a group leader help group members in a treatment group become aware of their patterned behavior?

While formulating guidelines for preliminary treatment groups, social workers should:​

In the context of treatment groups, describe the advantages and disadvantages of closed groups.

While determining a group's composition, the leader should:​

Identify a true statement about treatment groups.​

_____ are regulatory mechanisms that give groups a measure of stability and predictability by letting members know what they can expect from the group and from one another.​

​The optimum size for a group with an emphasis on close relationships is:

A group of individuals who suffer from obesity form a social work group. The group members lead the group, and the group does not include a social worker or a professional leader. This group is an example of a(n) _____.​

​When social workers assess a treatment group's patterned behavior, they need to:

After establishing the purpose of a treatment group, the immediate next step is to:​

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

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

Intervening in Social Work Groups

Additive Empathy, Interpretation, and Confrontation

Managing Barriers to Change

The Final Phase: Evaluation and Termination

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_____ primarily focus on remediation and rehabilitation.

Which of the following is an advantage of manualized curricula in treatment groups?

Lydia, a teenage member of a task group, reports feelings of intense depression and anxiety. She openly discusses hurtful messages she receives from her boyfriend. In this scenario, Lydia exhibits a:

Which of the following statements is true of a systems framework?

Unlike in task groups, in treatment groups:

Which of the following factors facilitates group cohesion and communication among members?

Which of the following is an advantage of having pregroup meetings with potential members of a treatment group?

While formulating guidelines for preliminary treatment groups, social workers should:

While determining a group's composition, the leader should:

Identify a true statement about treatment groups.

_____ are regulatory mechanisms that give groups a measure of stability and predictability by letting members know what they can expect from the group and from one another.

The optimum size for a group with an emphasis on close relationships is:

A group of individuals who suffer from obesity form a social work group. The group members lead the group, and the group does not include a social worker or a professional leader. This group is an example of a(n) _____.

When social workers assess a treatment group's patterned behavior, they need to:

After establishing the purpose of a treatment group, the immediate next step is to: