Deck 9: The Working Stage

Question 1

Most significant accomplishments are realized by members in the ___________ stage.

A) forming
B) transition
C) working
D) termination

Answer 1

C

Question 2

During the working stage, group members

A) address the purpose of the group.
B) focus on meeting their individual goals.
C) focus on meeting the group goals.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Ideally, the working stage will take up______ of time.

A) The least amount
B) The most amount
C) An equal amount
D) A miniscule amount

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Cohesion

A) just occurs.
B) is only present in the working stage.
C) has been developing from the first moment that the group is formed.
D) All of the above.

Question 5

One sign of cohesion is

A) group members will speak directly to one another.
B) group members will rely less on the group leader.
C) group attendance becomes steady.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

The primary outcome for the working stage is for group members to

A) get to know one another.
B) establish cohesion.
C) meet the goals.
D) All of the above.

Question 7

Goals should be

A) short.
B) attainable.
C) measurable.
D) All of the above.

Question 8

In the working stage, members

A) take a more active role in group discussions.
B) take more risks.
C) engage in appropriate self-disclosure.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

For the self-disclosure to be effective, it must be

A) on-topic.
B) productive.
C) appropriate.
D) All of the above.

Question 10

A group that successfully manages the power struggles and role conflicts of the control stage will

A) develop a certain cohesiveness.
B) identify with one another.
C) understand their roles.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

One therapeutic factor that is not prominent in individual counseling but is found in group counseling is

A) interpersonal learning.
B) altruism.
C) family reenactment.
D) All of the above.

Question 12

As group members progress through the working stage they

A) become more self-reflective.
B) are better able to take an in-depth inventory of themselves.
C) will further develop an understanding of themselves.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

In the working stage, the role that the members play in the group can change drastically because of

A) the leader.
B) maturity.
C) developing a sense of identity.
D) All of the above.

Question 14

Self-disclosure allows for the group to explore

A) the deeper meanings of the feelings.
B) what they think about situations.
C) the true nature of one another.
D) All of the above.

Question 15

In the working stage the leader may become

A) less directive.
B) more of a process monitor.
C) a group facilitator.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

The group environment should have

A) empathy.
B) trust.
C) genuine concern.
D) All of the above.

Question 17

During the working stage, the leader's job is to

A) lead the group.
B) keep pace with the group.
C) sit back and watch.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

One of the most important roles leaders can play during the working stage is

A) leading.
B) facilitating.
C) negotiating the balance between content and process in the group.
D) intervening during conflicts within the group.

Question 19

The function that a leader plays during the working stage is

A) balancing content and process.
B) modeling behavior.
C) encouraging.
D) All of the above.

Question 20

A topic that is typically very emotional is

A) race.
B) sexual orientation.
C) political views.
D) All of the above.

Question 21

Group leaders may be the first to

A) take risks.
B) self-disclose appropriately.
C) be authentic within the group setting.
D) All of the above.

Question 22

It is important that group leaders continue to deepen and refine the members'

A) self-reflection.
B) risk-taking.
C) interpersonal skills.
D) All of the above.

Question 23

A group that is co-led

A) is the same as a group led by a single counselor.
B) does not change the group.
C) is always detrimental.
D) can impact the growth of the group.

Question 24

What two skills do co-leaders use in the working stage?

A) Forecasting and open processing
B) Communication and open processing
C) Collusion and communication
D) Forecasting and collusion

Question 25

_________ allows one co-leader to communicate to the other leader and the group as a whole where the line of processing is going.

A) Communicating
B) Forecasting
C) Open processing
D) Collusion

Question 26

________ is an indication that the group may not be functioning at a high level.

A) Surface level disclosure
B) Cohesion
C) Collusion
D) All of the above.

Question 27

__________ provide a basis from which many decisions about the group will be made.

A) Members
B) Foundations
C) Goals
D) All of the above.

Question 28

One of the most important variables affecting the process of a working stage is

A) Members.
B) foundations.
C) goals.
D) All of the above.

Question 29

The theoretical foundations of a group

A) will influence the working stage.
B) dictates the type of change that is desired.
C) dictates the process through which a change should take place.
D) All of the above.

Question 30

__________ would NOT likely be present by the start of the working stage.

A) Trust
B) Goal resolution
C) Genuine caring
D) Cohesion

Question 31

Which of the following is LEAST characteristic of the working stage?

A) Individual and group goals are addressed.
B) Group members are struggling to find their position in the group.
C) Group members are trusting of the group process.
D) Group members decrease their focus on preparing for change.

Question 32

__________ represents a proximal outcome for a psychoeducational group.

A) Study skill development
B) Lower student attrition.
C) Higher GPAs.
D) Increased number of college applications

Question 33

During the working stage, group goals primarily involve

A) reviewing the purpose of the group.
B) developing trust among group members.
C) facilitating interpersonal learning.
D) dealing with unfinished business.

Question 34

Self-disclosure in the working stage

A) often becomes increasingly more authentic and immediate.
B) should be explored at a deeper level as it arises.
C) is more likely to distract group process than in earlier stages.
D) requires solicitation by group leaders.

Question 35

A group member taking on a stronger role in the working stage would

A) engage in more risks.
B) increase self-disclosure.
C) request genuine feedback.
D) All of the above.

Question 36

__________ is NOT a leader role in the working stage?

A) Serving as a role model for group members.
B) Facilitating members' interpersonal skills.
C) Giving members responsibility for balancing group content and process.
D) Assessing for difficult situations that may impact group growth.

Question 37

Acknowledging a key theme in group in order to change direction of group content while facilitating skill development is referred to as

A) forecasting.
B) process observation.
C) collusion.
D) teamwork.

Question 38

What is a challenge of the "real working stage?"

A) An event at school changes the degree of cohesion among members.
B) Group members resolve real conflicts to move the group forward.
C) The working stage is a linear process in all groups.
D) All of the above.

Question 39

Which of the following is an indicator that the group is NOT ready for the working stage?

A) Collusion is present toward a group leader.
B) Cliques or sub-groups are evident.
C) Group members are not clear on group goals.
D) All of the above.

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of collusion in the working stage?

A) A group member feels like they do not belong in the group.
B) Group members create a "pseudo-working" stage to move through a group quicker.
C) Group members collectively criticize a group leader's techniques.
D) A group member wants to terminate a group.

Question 41

A salient group foundation concern for the working stage is

A) membership composition.
B) Goal development.
C) technique selection.
D) group format.

Question 42

A group design concern that may negatively impact a group's work involves

A) the continual transition of group members in an open group.
B) a group leader's theoretical perspective.
C) the group goals being too broad in focus.
D) subgrouping among group members.

Question 43

__________ is most likely to facilitate a "typical" process of group development?

A) Heterogeneity of group members
B) Age diversity of group members
C) Closed group
D) Development of broad, general goals

Question 44

A more directive group leader is probably most helpful for

A) children.
B) adolescents.
C) adults.
D) the elderly.

Question 45

How might cultural issues affect the working stage?

A) Group members who opt out of exercises are resistant to the group purpose.
B) The group leader's cultural identity should match the cultural identities of the group members.
C) Facilitating discussions about culture may increase group cohesion.
D) Verbal communication is a culturally-sensitive aspect of group for most members.

Question 46

All of the following are group foundations variables that affect a group EXCEPT

A) type of goals.
B) length of group.
C) theoretical perspective of the group leader.
D) Narrowness/broadness of goals.

Question 47

The ___________ content style of the Hill Interaction Matrix focuses on interpersonal interactions within the group.

A) topic
B) personal
C) group
D) relationship

Question 48

How is the working stage distinct from the other stages?

Question 49

How do group members help each other grow from the group experience?

Question 50

What characteristics typically describe the working stage?

Question 51

Define and describe cohesion.

Question 52

What are some signs that indicate cohesion exists?

Question 53

Describe the goals of the working stage.

Question 54

Explain the role of feedback in group counseling.

Question 55

Describe the members' role during the working stage.

Question 56

Explain the leader's role in the working stage.

Question 57

What are the characteristics of the working stage?

Question 58

What are the goals of the working stage?

Question 59

Compare and contrast group members' and leaders' roles during the working stage.

Question 60

What are indicators that a group may not be ready for the working stage?

Question 61

What are some skills that co-leaders use during the working stage?

Question 62

How might theoretical perspective differences play out in the working stage?

Question 63

How does collusion impact the working stage? Provide an example to illustrate how collusion could cause the group to "regress" to earlier stages.

Question 64

How might the working stage operate differently for children as compared to adolescents?

Question 65

What factors are important to consider with respect to group design and membership for an optimal working stage?

Question 66

What are some cultural considerations of the working stage?

Question 67

How is the Johari Window useful for evaluating the working stage of a group? Use an example to illustrate this method.

Question 68

What is the impact of ASCA Standards and the National Model on the implementation and evaluation of the working stage?

Question 69

A group facilitator's leadership style and theoretical orientation influences the working stage. Reflect on your group leadership style and theoretical orientation. How might each affect your approach with various groups at this stage? What are the associated benefits and challenges?