Group Final Exam – Flashcards

In a psycho-educational group, the leader's main undertaking is to administer _____ and create an atmosphere that cultivates _____. a) instruction; self-exploration b) cues; self-exploration c) cues; learning d) instruction; learning

Before trust is fully established, "self-disclosure" on the part of members has a strong tendency to be all of the following EXCEPT: a) spontaneous b) superficial c) low risk d) rehearsed

Mrs. O'Hara, a social worker, has recommended to Billy's third grade teacher that he be placed in a school group to address certain issues. All of the following should be taken into consideration for a proper student-to-group fit in terms of length and duration of the group, EXCEPT: a) medication Billy may be taking b) the severity of Billy's problem c) Billy's attention span d) Billy's grades

Which of the following is NOT a recommended avenue of addressing concerns inherent in counseling others from cultures of which we are not members? a) understanding the client's community and its hierarchies b) assisting others to recognize and address their prejudices and biases c) self-reflection d) dismissing oneself from leading a group which we believe contains a member or members toward whom we hold strong negative biases

Jennifer is a 19-year old emotionally stable college student, but her grades have started to suffer. Her parents suspect alcohol abuse, though they have no proof. They would like her referred to a group that addresses the risks of alcoholism in teenagers. The appropriate group setting would be _____. a) task b) brief (time-limited) c) counseling d) psychoeducational

Which of the following is NOT recommended in the ASGW "Best Practice Guidelines" pertaining to informed consent? a) confidentiality b) description of the leader's qualifications c) exceptions to confidentiality d) risks associated with group therapy

The heart of the group therapy process involves _____. a) fixing all members' problems b) identifying the connection between communication's actual impact and communicator's intent c) helping members achieve awareness about the origin of their concerns d) addressing members counter-transference and resistance issues

All of the following are characteristics of a highly effective therapist EXCEPT _____. a) able to fully understand and control the underlying therapeutic process b) provides an emotionally safe environment while challenging clients c) a drive to master, yet never arriving d) enter another's world without losing a sense of self

Children in group settings often test barriers and limitations in order to gauge the level of _____ which they can expect. a) reaction b) safety c) fun d) discipline

According to your text, your group leader identity is based on the following factors: a) your graduate program, your skills, your experience b) your skills, your supervision, your family upbringing c) your theoretical orientation, your skills, who you are as a person d) your skills, your theoretical orientation, your family values

_____ issues are the minimum standards society will tolerate and are typically enforced by local, state, and federal agencies. a) Ethical b) Cultural c) Clinical d) Legal

During the fourth group session the group leaders noticed that Michelle and Yemi often seemed to be in competition with each other for "best member". Both tried to provide advice to other members regarding what they should do and often looked to the leaders for affirmation that they were saying and doing the right things. This may be characteristic of _____. a) resistance b) transition stage c) initial stage d) subgrouping

During a group session Thad begins to yell at Carlos, he tells him his advice is never helpful and he questions his reasons for being in the group stating that Thad is incapable of change. According to your textbook this would be considered a(an) _____. a) healthy confrontation b) psychological risk of group c) ethical violation d) subgrouping

Group leaders should obtain practice-based evidence through culturally appropriate measures to track important processes and outcomes. They should also consider the influence of their own cultural background on the group. In this manner leaders are functioning as _____. a) scientist-practitioners b) local clinical scientists c) adequate therapists d) culturally incompetent counselors

Liz has been screened for potential group membership. She fits all criteria, however, she seems to lack the desire to change some troubling behaviors. In the eyes of the leader, Jacque, she just doesn't seem to be motivated. Which of the following should be considered? a) This should be a factor; low motivation to change is indicative of a member who will purposefully try to ruin the group. b) This should not be a factor; Jacque's interpretation is far too subjective. c) This should not be a factor for consideration; many who show little motivation to participate have great outcomes. d) This should be a factor; the desire to make changes is deemed highly important.

According to Yalom the primary purpose of exclusion criteria is _____. a) to ensure that you have the most homogenous group possible b) to reduce premature dropouts c) to make sure that only people deserving of therapy get it d) to ensure that you get group members that you will like

Which of the following can be considered advantages of having a follow-up session about three to six months after termination of a group? a) It can be a valuable accountability measure b) Members are apt to be more motivated to take steps to make changes c) The leader can evaluate the degree of effectiveness of the group d) All of the above

Carin attends a women's process group once a week with Dr. Sampson. Additionally, she goes to Dr. Sampson every other week for individual therapy session to address her depression. This is what form of treatment? a) preventative b) combined c) remedial d) conjoint

During the _____ the group leaders Frank and Wes took the time to talk with Bonnie's parents about what would happen in group sessions. They ensured her parents that group would be helpful and gave them some tips for how they could help Bonnie make the most of her group experience. a) first session of group b) termination session of group c) pregroup meeting d) working stage

Ambiguity and lack of a structured approach in the initial stage of groups often lead to _____. a) more freedom of expression and quick results b) group members who challenge authority c) anxiety among group members d) positive advice

"Peter, I greatly value the authority, advice, and experience that you bring to the group; however, remember that the group has a leader, and I serve in that role." This is an example of _____. a) therapeutic resolution b) positive dispute resolution c) caring confrontation d) therapeutic risk taking

Which of the following is NOT a recommended manner of closing a regular group (a regular session, not the final session)? a) leaving unanswered questions b) giving homework c) asking member what they don't like about the group d) limiting members to giving feedback to the leader but not to their peers

Which of the following statements is true about dealing with unfinished business in the final phase of a group? a) Members can be given the opportunity to identify what else they can do before the final session. b) As much as possible, unfinished business needs to be expressed and worked through. c) Member should be encouraged to decide what they will do with some of their unfinished business. d) All of the above.

All of the following are issues to consider when leading an adolescent group EXCEPT _____. a) adolescents technically are not ready for group participation b) adolescents may initially test group leaders c) adolescent members may want the leader to act as they do in group d) you may have to involve their parents

Certain attitudes and actions of leaders enhance the level of trust in a group. Which of the following factors is LEAST related to developing this trust? a) attending and listening b) direct and relentless confrontation of defenses c) genuineness and self-disclosure d) caring confrontation

It is MOST important to maintain a here-and-now focus within the group because _____. a) members will be able to see their interpersonal style as it unfolds in that context b) conflicts within the group can be expressed and explored c) non-verbalized thoughts and feelings help increase group cohesion necessary for the group process d) all of the above

Which of the following is NOT usually a characteristic of the working stage? a) group cohesion b) universality (ability to see commonalities of life issues) c) relatively few interpersonal conflicts and struggles d) development of a healing capacity within the group

Resistance can represent a method of _____ that the individual, at one point, considered, either consciously or subconsciously, as being _____. a) survival; expressive b) coping; adaptive c) adaptability; instinctive d) projection; productive

Which of the following statements about group process is TRUE? a) Groups usually progress predictably through clearly defined stages. b) Once a group reaches a high level of productivity, it will remain at that level. c) Trust may need to be reestablished during the working stage. d) All of the above.

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the place of humor in groups? a) Group work is inherently serious and intense and leave little place for humor. b) Effective feedback at times can be given in humorous ways. c) Laughing at oneself can be extremely therapeutic. d) Humor can help members see their problems from a new perspective.

Which of the following statements about leader self-disclosure is INACCURATE? a) It is never theoretically appropriate for a leader to remain mysterious. b) Some leaders fear losing their "expert" image, so they don't reveal themselves personally. c) Inexperienced group leaders tend to try too hard to prove they are just as human as the members. d) It is desirable for leaders to share what they are presently experiencing in the group.

When members decide to terminate from open groups, the tasks to be accomplished include all of the following EXCEPT _____. a) educating members to give adequate notice when they decide it is time to terminate b) discussing informed consent with group members from the beginning of a group experience and explaining how to terminate productively c) giving only the departing member an opportunity to say good-bye, to share his or her reactions to others, and to give them feedback d) assisting the member who is leaving to review what has been learned in the group and, specifically, what to do with this learning

In expressive-supportive groups the second stage is characterized by a _____ approach and may involve _____. a) humanistic; ice breakers, games, and bibliotherapy b) cognitive-behavioral; application of learned skills, phototherapy, and games c) humanistic; phototherapy, increased resistance, and focus on insight d) psychodynamic; bibliotherapy, focus on insight, and resistance

Asking group members to pair up with those of their choosing for self-disclosure exercises is _____. a) a bad idea: it leads to over-dependency b) a bad idea: it can lead to projection and transference c) a good idea: it lowers the level of perceived threat d) a good idea: then they will begin to create smaller, tighter groups that will meet exclusively on their own in the future

The most significant disadvantage of having a co-leader is _____. a) having a co-leader of the opposite sex b) having to consult with another person c) having problems in your co-leader relationship d) having to give peer supervision