Question 1

The therapeutic factor in groups that involves actively doing what is necessary for change is

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptance 
B)  power 
C)  intimacy 
D)  willingness to risk and trust

Question 2

Which of the following captures the essence of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

A)  having members sign a contract before joining a group 
B)  telling members in some detail about the nature and pur-pose of the group 
C)  having members decide upon all the activities of the group 
D)  making sure that groups will always be composed of vol-untary membership

Question 3

A group composed of elementary school children might be kept to __________ students.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  3 to 4 
C)  6 to 8 
D)  10 to 12

Question 4

Once people make decisions regarding how they want to change and develop a realistic action plan for daily life, implementation of that plan requires

Accepted Answer

A)  meaningful relationships outside the group setting 
B)  open discussion of feelings of loss and sadness. 
C)  the ability to deal with his or her own feelings about the termination of the group 
D)  ongoing attention and reflection

Question 5

The problem behavior of storytelling

Accepted Answer

A)  involves relating a detailed history of one's past. 
B)  involves talking about others' lives in very little detail 
C)  should never be allowed 
D)  is one kind of appropriate self-disclosure.

Question 6

Using ________________________, the client acts out or dramatizes past, present, or anticipated life situations and roles to gain deeper understanding, to explore feelings and achieve emotional release, and to develop new ways of coping with problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodrama 
B)  expressive arts therapy 
C)  narrative therapy 
D)  the existential approach

Question 7

How might you introduce role-playing techniques into group sessions with adolescents?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

During a group's initial phase, members can best build trust by

Accepted Answer

A)  waiting until someone takes the first risk and then open-ing up. 
B)  revealing their lack of trust. 
C)  relying on "trust exercises" initiated by the leader (e.g., falling backward and trusting others to catch you). 
D)  sharing non-intimate details about themselves.

Question 9

Which of the following behaviors does NOT indicate underlying hostil-ity?

Accepted Answer

A)  becoming bored 
B)  sarcasm 
C)  being overly polite 
D)  being attentive and listening

Question 10

When attempting to organize and begin a group in an agency setting, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  be aware of the politics involved in the setting in which you work 
B)  give up the idea if no one else on staff seems excited about it. 
C)  expect the support and encouragement of your co-work-ers 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Meaningful work and learning occur at every stage of a group; however, deeper exploration and an increased level of group cohesion are typical of the __________ of a group.

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-group 
B)  initial stage 
C)  transitional stage 
D)  working stage

Question 12

Using a theoretical framework to guide your practice as a group leader is important for all ofthe following reasons EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  it tells you exactly what to do in every session 
B)  it helps to define both your role and the members' roles in a group. 
C)  it provides a frame of reference for understanding and evaluating the world of the  client 
D)  it helps you to select appropriate techniques in meeting the goals of the members.

Question 13

The overall goal of choice theory/reality therapy is to help people find better ways to meet  their needs for

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem and self-control 
B)  survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun 
C)  social interest 
D)  psychosocial development

Question 14

Prospective group members need to be given all of the following information about the group that they are thinking of joining EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  goals 
B)  procedures 
C)  expected outcomes 
D)  guaranteed outcomes

Question 15

Certain types of members can sap a group's energy for pro-ductive work. These do NOT include

Accepted Answer

A)  hostile and aggressive people 
B)  people without relationship concerns or problems 
C)  people who monopolize 
D)  people who act out

Exam 12: Final Examination