Deck 7: The Group: Progress and Process

Question 1

Group dynamics is a term that refers to:

A) how interesting and exciting the sessions are
B) helping and restraining forces in the group
C) helpful group factors
D) the extent to which the leader keeps the group active

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Resistance:

A) can be mild or intense
B) exists only in groups with ineffective leaders
C) is a clear signal that the leader is wrong
D) all of these

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An expected group member behavior in Stage 1 is:

A) a reluctance to express feelings
B) engaging in story-telling
C) asking numerous questions
D) all of these

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Stage 2 member behaviors include:

A) resistance to group as a whole commentary
B) identification with the leader
C) considerable member to member interaction
D) all of these

Question 5

Members' resistance is likely to be acknowledged and accepted in:

A) Stage 2
B) Stage 3
C) Stage 4
D) none of these

Question 6

Sub-grouping is associated with:

A) Stage 1 of group development
B) Stage 2 of group development
C) Stage 3 of group development
D) Stage 4 of group development

Question 7

Guidance, as a helpful factor, includes:

A) developing new ways to relate and communicate
B) solving problems
C) increasing awareness of personal issues
D) none of these

Question 8

Universality is a helpful group factor:

A) to prevent conflict among group members
B) as a means to address resistance
C) to teach members constructive ways to relate and communicate
D) none of these

Question 9

Group cohesion occurs when members:

A) portray mutual attraction and interaction
B) engage in catharsis
C) can see that others are improving and this is encouraging
D) practice their interpersonal relating skills

Question 10

Stage 1 is characterized by members:

A) seeking relief from symptoms
B) feeling lost and confused
C) looking to the leader as an expert and magician
D) all of these

Question 11

The group's communication pattern is a vital clue to its stage of development.

Question 12

Resistance is detrimental to the group's progress and must be directly addressed when it appears.

Question 13

Group dynamics contribute to the continual group process.

Question 14

Members can perceive the leader as a guide or consultant in Stage 3.

Question 15

Hesitant participation is most often seen in Stage 2 of group development.

Question 16

Conflict is expressed in indirect ways in Stage 3.

Question 17

Conflict is always detrimental to the group's progress.

Question 18

Helpful group factors include group dynamics.

Question 19

Modeling is only done by the group leader if it is to be effective.

Question 20

Existential factors can be expected in almost every type of group.