Chapter 6: Group Work
_____ is NOT a potential benefit of a homogeneous group
better skill generalization
Group cohesion normally is highest in the
working stage
Which question does outcome evaluation answer?
"How are members different because of group work?"
The ideal size for counseling groups and psychotherapy groups is about
8 members
______ can be a challenging group member behavio
Advice giving
In the beginning stage of a group, a leader is generally more _____ than in later stages
Directive
______ is NOT an executive function of a group leader
Establishing norms
_____ introduced group work to schools
Jesse Davis
Which of the following is a FALSE statement about task groups?
Leaders work to change and improve member behaviorTh
_____ is NOT a characteristic that usually leads to high member satisfaction
Mandatory attendance
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about marathon groups?
Marathon groups become popular during the 1980s
Information that is known to self but unknown to other is found in which quadrant of the Johari window?
Private/hidden quadrant
Reality distortion occurs when
The social environment in the group is radically disimilar to the outside world
Group members sometime take on challenging roles to address a personal need or issue related to each of the following EXCEPT
attachment
A _____ group is NOT one of the four primary types of group work
growth
Each of the following are examples of ways to bring members into the here and now EXCEPT
helping members make future plans
A group in which the members take almost full responsibility for the group sessions and process most likely have a(n) ______ leader
laissez-fair
____ issues are NOT primary contributors to group dynamics
leader style
Heterogeneous groups may have
members will diverse presenting problems, members with diverse demographics, cohesion difficulties if members are too dissimilar
Counseling groups are more _______ than psychoeducational groups
problem oriented
Outcome evaluation can be used for all of the following purposed EXCEPT to
process group dynamics
Discussing a conflict that arises in a group with all group members would be an example of addressing a
process issue
______ is one of the two most essential group member tasks
providing feedback
Open groups are most appropriate in
psychiatric hospitals
_____ groups focus heavily on skill-builkding
psychoeducational
_______ groups are for members who have severe psychiatric problems
psychotherapy
Psychoeducational groups are
remedial, preventative, and growth oriented
A group member is anxious and uneasy because she is unsure of how she is suppose to behave in group counseling. This individual is experiencing
role ambiguity
Norms can best be described as
rules
The Hill Interaction Matrix is a measure of
screening/selection
_____ could be used for process evaluation purposes in group work
standardized instruments, evaluation of videotapes, observations
The transition stage is referred to by some as the
storming stage
The first form of psychodrama was called
the Theater of Spontaneity
Group conflict usually occurs during the _____ stage of a counseling group
transition
A _____ is an example of a spontaneous content group
young women's personal growth group