Question 1

You are a social worker in a diagnostic and treatment center for children with physical and psychological disabilities. The agency wants to implement a policy that will exclude parents and clients from treatment conferences. Prepare a position paper clearly delineating the reasons you recommend exclusion or inclusion.

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Question 2

Treatment groups that take an Afrocentric approach to juvenile offenders have reported positive results at school and at home.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Treatment groups are also called treatment staffings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How do teams differ from other types of work groups?

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A)  Teams typically have fewer members than other work groups. 
B)  People in work groups are dependent on one another while people working in teams are more autonomous. 
C)  There are many more barriers to success for teams than for traditional work groups. 
D)  Traditional work groups emphasize individual goals. Teams emphasize group goals.

Question 5

Which type of treatment group helps participants improve interpersonal behavior, communication, and social skills so that they might better fit into their communal environment?

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A)  Therapy 
B)  Support 
C)  Educational 
D)  Socialization

Question 6

What barriers may hinder successful teamwork? How can each be overcome?

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Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a means of empowerment within social action groups?

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A)  Using cooperation 
B)  Consciousness raising 
C)  Providing mutual support 
D)  Public boycotts

Question 8

A group of representatives from four private social service agencies in three states periodically meet. Each agency provides a range of services including mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, group homes for people with various disabilities, residential treatment centers for troubled youth, recreational programs for families, and foreign adoptions. In two agencies, administrators appointed five representatives each. In the other two agencies, representatives were elected by staff in their respective six service divisions. A recent meeting held by the group focused on integrating quality management principles throughout the agencies' administrative structures. This group is an example of a(n):

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A)  board of directors. 
B)  advisory board. 
C)  delegate council. 
D)  treatment conference.

Question 9

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of which type of treatment group?

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A)  Therapy group 
B)  Socialization group 
C)  Educational group 
D)  Self-help group

Question 10

How do treatment groups differ from task groups? From treatment conferences?

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Question 11

Discuss the best way to handle negative feelings in a task group.

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Question 12

To facilitate successful meetings, a committee leader:

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A)  will periodically summarize the discussion throughout the meeting. 
B)  should distribute the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. 
C)  should allow any conflict to "run its course" and let the members settle it on their own. 
D)  will allow the members to set the ground rules.

Question 13

Describe four types of macro social teams that seek to meet clients' needs. Provide an example of each.

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Question 14

Working effectively with task groups requires immunity from human feelings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which term refers to a person with specialized skills and training who assists a professional in conducting his or her work?

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A)  Paraprofessional 
B)  Indigenous worker 
C)  Delegate 
D)  Servant

Exam 4: Types of Groups in the Macro Social Environment

Treatment groups that take an Afrocentric approach to juvenile offenders have reported positive results at school and at home.

Treatment groups are also called treatment staffings.

How do teams differ from other types of work groups?

Which type of treatment group helps participants improve interpersonal behavior, communication, and social skills so that they might better fit into their communal environment?

What barriers may hinder successful teamwork? How can each be overcome?

Which of the following is NOT a means of empowerment within social action groups?

Alcoholics Anonymous is an example of which type of treatment group?

How do treatment groups differ from task groups? From treatment conferences?

Discuss the best way to handle negative feelings in a task group.

To facilitate successful meetings, a committee leader:

Describe four types of macro social teams that seek to meet clients' needs. Provide an example of each.

Working effectively with task groups requires immunity from human feelings.

Which term refers to a person with specialized skills and training who assists a professional in conducting his or her work?