Question 1

Why is it important to attend to the therapeutic forces influencing the group?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic forces can be positive, neut

Question 2

Regardless of the purpose of a group, the more members in the group the greater chances the group will go well and have impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In this stage, some members will have an emotional experience saying goodbye to the group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Closing 
B)  Transition 
C)  Beginning 
D)  Middle/working 
A)  Closing 
B)  Transition 
C)  Beginning 
D)  Middle/working

Question 4

Storming is LEAST likely to occur when

Accepted Answer

A)  leaders provide structure. 
B)  members are forced to attend. 
C)  group goals include team building. 
D)  none of the available choicesabove 
A)  leaders provide structure. 
B)  members are forced to attend. 
C)  group goals include team building. 
D)  none of the available choicesabove

Question 5

The authors recommend that non-voluntary group members who contribute to a negative group dynamic be

Accepted Answer

A)  sent to sit outside the group and rest. 
B)  ignored. 
C)  excused early from the group. 
D)  Choices A & C 
A)  sent to sit outside the group and rest. 
B)  ignored. 
C)  excused early from the group. 
D)  Choices A & C

Question 6

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices.
Available choices:
-The purpose of the group is to team build, however, members still begin to form small cliques, struggle for leadership, and compete with one another as they enter a storming stage.

Accepted Answer

A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task 
A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task

Question 7

Non-voluntary members of a group can never be convinced that the group experience may be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices.
Available choices:
-New members are welcome at a weekly weight loss group started by a local counselor.

Accepted Answer

A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task 
A) counseling/therapy 
B) discussion 
C) education 
D) growth/experiential 
E) self-help
F)support
G)task

Question 9

Most counseling, therapy, support, and growth groups do NOT experience a transition stage

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How do education groups differ from counseling and therapy groups?

Accepted Answer

Education groups differ from counseling

Question 11

This stage is the core of the group process; it is the period when members most benefit from being in the group

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning 
B)  Middle 
C)  Closing 
D)  Ending 
A)  Beginning 
B)  Middle 
C)  Closing 
D)  Ending

Question 12

Which of the following would benefit the group leader in creating a positive therapeutic force?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing and acknowledging nervousness in front of the group. 
B)  Experience in individual therapy. 
C)  Presence of a co-leader, supervisor or a colleague to help lead the group 
D)  All of the available choicesabove 
A)  Recognizing and acknowledging nervousness in front of the group. 
B)  Experience in individual therapy. 
C)  Presence of a co-leader, supervisor or a colleague to help lead the group 
D)  All of the available choicesabove

Question 13

In the beginning stage of a voluntary therapy group, it is not uncommon for members to

Accepted Answer

A)  Take the first session or two to feel comfortable in the group 
B)  Bring photographs of significant persons in their lives to show 
C)  Refuse to talk until the leader tells her life story 
D)  Open themselves up immediately to other group members 
A)  Take the first session or two to feel comfortable in the group 
B)  Bring photographs of significant persons in their lives to show 
C)  Refuse to talk until the leader tells her life story 
D)  Open themselves up immediately to other group members

Question 14

Which is NOT a therapeutic force in a group setting as defined by the authors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clarity of purpose 
B)  Marital status of the members 
C)  Adequacy of setting 
D)  Level of trust among members 
A)  Clarity of purpose 
B)  Marital status of the members 
C)  Adequacy of setting 
D)  Level of trust among members

Question 15

What role does commitment play in the development of group process?

Accepted Answer

Members lacking commitment are often tho

Question 16

In this stage, which may last a few minutes or for a few sessions, members are building trust to set the stage for meaningful sharing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Closing 
B)  Transition 
C)  Beginning 
D)  Middle/working 
A)  Closing 
B)  Transition 
C)  Beginning 
D)  Middle/working

Question 17

One sign of the storming stage of a group is

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased group cohesion 
B)  Increased conflict between members 
C)  Increased comfort among members 
D)  Increased productivity among members 
A)  Increased group cohesion 
B)  Increased conflict between members 
C)  Increased comfort among members 
D)  Increased productivity among members

Question 18

Why is it important for a leader to monitor both the process and the content of the
group?

Accepted Answer

A skilled leader should always monitor p

Question 19

Many counseling, therapy, and growth groups go through a _______________stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many counseling, therapy, and growth groups go...

Question 20

How does the setting where a group meets help or hinder group dynamics?

Accepted Answer

With regard to the adequacy of the setti

Why is it important to attend to the therapeutic forces influencing the group?

Regardless of the purpose of a group, the more members in the group the greater chances the group will go well and have impact.

In this stage, some members will have an emotional experience saying goodbye to the group.

Storming is LEAST likely to occur when

The authors recommend that non-voluntary group members who contribute to a negative group dynamic be

Non-voluntary members of a group can never be convinced that the group experience may be helpful.

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices. Available choices: -New members are welcome at a weekly weight loss group started by a local counselor.

Most counseling, therapy, support, and growth groups do NOT experience a transition stage

How do education groups differ from counseling and therapy groups?

This stage is the core of the group process; it is the period when members most benefit from being in the group

Which of the following would benefit the group leader in creating a positive therapeutic force?

In the beginning stage of a voluntary therapy group, it is not uncommon for members to

Which is NOT a therapeutic force in a group setting as defined by the authors?

What role does commitment play in the development of group process?

In this stage, which may last a few minutes or for a few sessions, members are building trust to set the stage for meaningful sharing.

One sign of the storming stage of a group is

Why is it important for a leader to monitor both the process and the content of the group?

Many counseling, therapy, and growth groups go through a _______________stage.

How does the setting where a group meets help or hinder group dynamics?

Introduction

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

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Exam 2: Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Why is it important to attend to the therapeutic forces influencing the group?

Regardless of the purpose of a group, the more members in the group the greater chances the group will go well and have impact.

In this stage, some members will have an emotional experience saying goodbye to the group.

Storming is LEAST likely to occur when

The authors recommend that non-voluntary group members who contribute to a negative group dynamic be

Non-voluntary members of a group can never be convinced that the group experience may be helpful.

MATCHING: Match the description of group dynamics numbered below with the type of group designated in the list of available choices. Available choices: -New members are welcome at a weekly weight loss group started by a local counselor.

Most counseling, therapy, support, and growth groups do NOT experience a transition stage

How do education groups differ from counseling and therapy groups?

This stage is the core of the group process; it is the period when members most benefit from being in the group

Which of the following would benefit the group leader in creating a positive therapeutic force?

In the beginning stage of a voluntary therapy group, it is not uncommon for members to

Which is NOT a therapeutic force in a group setting as defined by the authors?

What role does commitment play in the development of group process?

In this stage, which may last a few minutes or for a few sessions, members are building trust to set the stage for meaningful sharing.

One sign of the storming stage of a group is

Why is it important for a leader to monitor both the process and the content of the group?

Many counseling, therapy, and growth groups go through a _______________stage.

How does the setting where a group meets help or hinder group dynamics?

Introduction

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters