Question 1

Which of the following statements is true about group work:

Accepted Answer

A) Some group leaders doubt their abilities to lead group. 
B) The group leader should personally own the group outcome in order for success. 
C) To be licensed all social workers must have group work experience. 
D) The best group workers work in inpatient settings. 
A) Some group leaders doubt their abilities to lead group. 
B) The group leader should personally own the group outcome in order for success. 
C) To be licensed all social workers must have group work experience. 
D) The best group workers work in inpatient settings. A

Question 2

Which of the following statements represents the difference between open-ended groups and fixed membership groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Open-ended groups encourage open discussion,while fixed membership groups address a very specific issue. 
B) Open-ended groups use mutual aid as the core process,while fixed membership groups do not use mutual aid. 
C) Open-ended groups allow different members to come and go each group meeting,while a fixed membership group is comprised of the same clients each group meeting. 
D) Open-ended groups encourage open discussion,while fixed-membership groups encourage confrontation. 
A) Open-ended groups encourage open discussion,while fixed membership groups address a very specific issue. 
B) Open-ended groups use mutual aid as the core process,while fixed membership groups do not use mutual aid. 
C) Open-ended groups allow different members to come and go each group meeting,while a fixed membership group is comprised of the same clients each group meeting. 
D) Open-ended groups encourage open discussion,while fixed-membership groups encourage confrontation. C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with group practice?

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict between the best interest of group and best interest of individual members. 
B) Democratic group decision making. 
C) Conflict between group norms and values and those of society. 
D) Professional incompetence of worker. 
A) Conflict between the best interest of group and best interest of individual members. 
B) Democratic group decision making. 
C) Conflict between group norms and values and those of society. 
D) Professional incompetence of worker. B

Question 4

There are defined rules and guidelines that prescribe the composition of an effective group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a client grants permission to a group leader or other professional person to use specific intervention procedure,it is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) the dialectical process 
B) sharing data 
C) informed consent 
D) acceptance 
A) the dialectical process 
B) sharing data 
C) informed consent 
D) acceptance

Question 6

Racial composition of a group can affect which of the following processes:

Accepted Answer

A) cleavage 
B) white flight 
C) tipping points. 
D) all of the above 
A) cleavage 
B) white flight 
C) tipping points. 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dialectical process:

Accepted Answer

A) Group members share their own views on a topic under discussion. 
B) Each member brings to the group the norms of behavior and the societal taboos that exist in our larger culture. 
C) Group members use empathy to convey differences of opinion. 
D) All of the above 
A) Group members share their own views on a topic under discussion. 
B) Each member brings to the group the norms of behavior and the societal taboos that exist in our larger culture. 
C) Group members use empathy to convey differences of opinion. 
D) All of the above

Question 8

In the screening process,the worker assesses prospective members to see if there will be common ground with other members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_______ is a process marked by an alliance of individuals who need each other to work on common problems.

Accepted Answer

A) Group aid 
B) Communal support 
C) Mutual support 
D) Mutual aid 
A) Group aid 
B) Communal support 
C) Mutual support 
D) Mutual aid

Question 10

In 2006,Corey wrote about the importance of understanding the multicultural context of a group.Which of the following statements about his views is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Multicultural group work involves strategies that cultivate understanding and appreciation of diversity. 
B) In a multicultural group,the lack of a common goal due to differing backgrounds is a major obstacle. 
C) A group is a place that promotes pluralism. 
D) none of the above 
A) Multicultural group work involves strategies that cultivate understanding and appreciation of diversity. 
B) In a multicultural group,the lack of a common goal due to differing backgrounds is a major obstacle. 
C) A group is a place that promotes pluralism. 
D) none of the above

Question 11

The "all-in-the-same-boat" phenomenon is the mutual aid process in which group members are strengthened to take on difficult tasks though the support of other members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a part of the dynamics of mutual aid?

Accepted Answer

A) the dialectical process 
B) rehearsal 
C) the individual interview 
D) developing a universal perspective 
A) the dialectical process 
B) rehearsal 
C) the individual interview 
D) developing a universal perspective

Question 13

The use of role-playing is an example of a skill used in the process of developing a universal perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The group leader:

Accepted Answer

A) is a member of the group that only helps with the logistics of the group. 
B) is a mediator between the individual-group interaction. 
C) has one client: the group. 
D) all of the above. 
A) is a member of the group that only helps with the logistics of the group. 
B) is a mediator between the individual-group interaction. 
C) has one client: the group. 
D) all of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to mutual aid?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty of open communication in taboo areas 
B) identifying the common ground 
C) the complexity of the group as a whole 
D) the "all-in-the-same-boat" phenomenon 
A) difficulty of open communication in taboo areas 
B) identifying the common ground 
C) the complexity of the group as a whole 
D) the "all-in-the-same-boat" phenomenon

Question 16

The case of Survivors of Sexual Abuse Group and the Mandated Reporter,is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) group setting 
B) screening criteria in group practice 
C) ethical issues in group practice 
D) group timing 
A) group setting 
B) screening criteria in group practice 
C) ethical issues in group practice 
D) group timing

Question 17

"Looking for trouble when everything seems to be going your way" is a useful skill for family work,but not for group work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The form of the group in relation to time needs to be connected to group ______.

Accepted Answer

A) purpose 
B) phase 
C) mutuality 
D) modality 
A) purpose 
B) phase 
C) mutuality 
D) modality

Question 19

Which of the following statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Some administrators believe group work is a cost-saving measure and time-saving,because it reduces the number of individual sessions. 
B) Often group work requires increased costs compared to individual work. 
C) Group work is most effective when it is the personal project of a concerned leader. 
D) a and b 
A) Some administrators believe group work is a cost-saving measure and time-saving,because it reduces the number of individual sessions. 
B) Often group work requires increased costs compared to individual work. 
C) Group work is most effective when it is the personal project of a concerned leader. 
D) a and b

Which of the following statements is true about group work:

Which of the following statements represents the difference between open-ended groups and fixed membership groups?

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with group practice?

There are defined rules and guidelines that prescribe the composition of an effective group.

When a client grants permission to a group leader or other professional person to use specific intervention procedure,it is an example of:

Racial composition of a group can affect which of the following processes:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dialectical process:

In the screening process,the worker assesses prospective members to see if there will be common ground with other members.

_______ is a process marked by an alliance of individuals who need each other to work on common problems.

In 2006,Corey wrote about the importance of understanding the multicultural context of a group.Which of the following statements about his views is FALSE?

The "all-in-the-same-boat" phenomenon is the mutual aid process in which group members are strengthened to take on difficult tasks though the support of other members.

Which of the following is not a part of the dynamics of mutual aid?

The use of role-playing is an example of a skill used in the process of developing a universal perspective.

The group leader:

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to mutual aid?

The case of Survivors of Sexual Abuse Group and the Mandated Reporter,is an example of

"Looking for trouble when everything seems to be going your way" is a useful skill for family work,but not for group work.

The form of the group in relation to time needs to be connected to group ______.

Which of the following statement is correct?

An Interactional Approach To Helping

Oppression Psychology Resilience And Social Work Practice

The Preliminary Phase Of Work

Beginnings And The Contracting Skills

Skills In The Work Phase

Endings And Transitions

The Preliminary And Beginning Phases In Family Practice

The Middle And Ending Phases In Family Practice

Variations In Family Practice

The Beginning Phase With Groups

The Middle Phase Of Group Work

Working With The Individual And The Group

Endings And Transitions With Groups

Professional Impact And Helping Clients Negotiate The System

Social Work Practice In The Community Philosophy Models Principles And Practice

Evidence Based Practice And Additional Social Work Practice Models

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Exam 10: The Preliminary Phase In Group Practice The Group As A Mutual Aid System

Which of the following statements is true about group work:

Which of the following statements represents the difference between open-ended groups and fixed membership groups?

Which of the following is NOT a potential ethical concern associated with group practice?

There are defined rules and guidelines that prescribe the composition of an effective group.

When a client grants permission to a group leader or other professional person to use specific intervention procedure,it is an example of:

Racial composition of a group can affect which of the following processes:

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dialectical process:

In the screening process,the worker assesses prospective members to see if there will be common ground with other members.

_______ is a process marked by an alliance of individuals who need each other to work on common problems.

In 2006,Corey wrote about the importance of understanding the multicultural context of a group.Which of the following statements about his views is FALSE?

The "all-in-the-same-boat" phenomenon is the mutual aid process in which group members are strengthened to take on difficult tasks though the support of other members.

Which of the following is not a part of the dynamics of mutual aid?

The use of role-playing is an example of a skill used in the process of developing a universal perspective.

The group leader:

Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to mutual aid?

The case of Survivors of Sexual Abuse Group and the Mandated Reporter,is an example of

"Looking for trouble when everything seems to be going your way" is a useful skill for family work,but not for group work.

The form of the group in relation to time needs to be connected to group ______.

Which of the following statement is correct?

An Interactional Approach To Helping

Oppression Psychology Resilience And Social Work Practice

The Preliminary Phase Of Work

Beginnings And The Contracting Skills

Skills In The Work Phase

Endings And Transitions

The Preliminary And Beginning Phases In Family Practice

The Middle And Ending Phases In Family Practice

Variations In Family Practice

The Beginning Phase With Groups

The Middle Phase Of Group Work

Working With The Individual And The Group

Endings And Transitions With Groups

Professional Impact And Helping Clients Negotiate The System

Social Work Practice In The Community Philosophy Models Principles And Practice

Evidence Based Practice And Additional Social Work Practice Models

Filters