GR611- Group Counseling Final
63. Which of the following is an example of global feedback that is of little use to group members? a. "You are a super person and very easy to like." b. "I like your ability to be direct and honest in giving feedback." c. "My fear for you is that you will judge yourself more harshly than others." d. "Remember that people liked you much better when you stopped being sarcastic." e. "I hope that you will remember how easy it was for me to respond to you when you stopped bombarding me with questions."
a. "You are a super person and very easy to like."
50. Which of the following statements is not true about the problem behavior of dependency? a. Dependent persons are helped by being given the pity they so desperately need. b. It can be manifested by "playing helpless." c. It can be manifested by the "Yes, but" style of interaction. d. Leaders sometimes foster dependency in their clients. e. Leaders should refuse to reinforce a member's helpless position.
a. Dependent persons are helped by being given the pity they so desperately need.
58. Which of the following statements is not true concerning the place of humor in groups? P. 307 a. Group work is inherently serious and intense and leaves 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.
a. Group work is inherently serious and intense and leaves little place for humor.
43. Which of the following statements about conflict is false? a. It is to be avoided at all costs. b. It often carries a negative connotation. c. It is inevitable in all relationships and groups. d. Unexplored conflict is expressed in defensive behavior. e. If it is handled successfully, the level of trust in the group will increase.
a. It is to be avoided at all costs.
29. Which of the following is not listed as a misconception about groups? a. Not all people suited to groups. b. Groups are places where people are attacked and defenses torn down. c. The goal of a group is to leave feeling close and loving toward everyone in the group. d. Groups are artificial and unreal. e. Groups tell people how to be.
a. Not all people suited to groups.
37. Which of the following statements is not true as it applies to resistance during the initial stage? a. Resistance is generally not common during the initial stage of a group, since members are quite willing to get personally involved quickly. b. Cultural factors may influence clients' readiness to participate in a group. c. Some initial resistance is to be expected in the early stage, even if people are eager to join in. d. Because resistance often arises from fearful expectations, identifying and discussing these fears will benefit the whole group. e. Participants may feel intimidated by the leader and may view the leader with some degree of suspicion.
a. Resistance is generally not common during the initial stage of a group, since members are quite willing to get personally involved quickly.
27. When attempting to organize and begin a group in an agency setting, it is important to a. be aware of the politics involved in the setting in which you work. b. give up the idea if no one else on staff seems excited about it. c. expect the support and encouragement of your co-workers. d. all of the above e. a and b
a. be aware of the politics involved in the setting in which you work. -
57. The therapeutic factor in groups by which members let each other know how they are affected by their behavior in group is a. feedback. b. empathy. c. acceptance. d. intimacy. e. caring.
a. feedback.
68. Cohesion and productivity are most closely associated with the a. working stage. b. transition stage. c. pregroup stage. d. initial stage. e. final stage.
a. working stage.
34. Which of the following is not considered as a main task of group leaders during the formation of a group? a. Present a proposal to the proper authorities and get the idea accepted. b. Develop a wide array of group techniques that will be used for each of the sessions. c. Conducting pregroup interviews for screening and orientation purposes. d. Provide potential members with relevant information necessary for them to make an informed choice about participation. e. Organize the practical details necessary to launch a successful group.
b. Develop a wide array of group techniques that will be used for each of the sessions.
21. What can safely be said on the issue of psychological risks? P. 65 a. In a well-designed group, there really are no psychological risks. b. Since groups can be catalysts for change, they also involve risks. c. Members can be given guarantees that a group will not involve risks. d. There are risks only when members are not properly screened. e. a and c
b. Since groups can be catalysts for change, they also involve risks.
36. If the goal of a group is the simulation of everyday life, then it is a good idea to have a. a homogeneous group b. a heterogeneous group c. an endogenous group d. an androgynous group e. none of the above
b. a heterogeneous group
42. Which of the following is not typical of the feelings, reactions, and behaviors of members who are in the initial stage of their group's progress? a. anxiety b. a high degree of cohesiveness c. a concern about being judged by others d. wondering if they will fit into the group e. uncertainty of what is expected
b. a high degree of cohesiveness
59. Which of the following is not typically a co-leadership issue at the working stage? P. 309 a. discussion of techniques b. bringing closure to the group's experience c. evaluation of the group d. theoretical orientations e. self-disclosure issues
b. bringing closure to the group's experience
41. In terms of the division of responsibility, which of the following co-leadership situations might cause problems in the group context? a. co-leaders who have compatible philosophies of leadership b. co-leaders who have divergent views on the division of responsibility c. co-leaders who have different styles of leading d. co-leaders who decide to share the responsibility equally
b. co-leaders who have divergent views on the division of responsibility
39. Certain attitudes and action of leaders enhance the level of trust in a group. Which of the following factors is least related to developing this trust? P. 193 (and pages before) a. attending and listening b. direct and relentless confrontation of defenses c. genuineness and self-disclosure d. respect e. caring confrontation
b. direct and relentless confrontation of defenses
14. Which of the following are the most frequent causes of malpractice action against mental health professionals? a. violating a client's right to privacy b. engaging in sexual relations with clients c. causing physical injuries through use of group exercises d. all of the above e. b and c
b. engaging in sexual relations with clients
30. Which of the following is not appropriate for the preliminary screening session? a. allowing the applicant to interview the group leader b. focusing the session only on the personal history of the applicant c. encouraging the applicant to form a judgment about the group and the leader (also not an appropriate thing, but b is the best answer, he says) d. determining whether the applicant is motivated to change e. explaining the purposes of the group he's probably going to not have this one on there likely not on the exam
b. focusing the session only on the personal history of the applicant
69. Resistance in a group can be seen as a. inevitable. b. potential material for productive exploration. c. a bad attitude on the part of a member. d. something that should be avoided at all costs. e. a and b
b. potential material for productive exploration.
35. During a group's initial phase, members can best build trust by a. waiting until someone takes the first risk and then opening up. b. revealing their lack of trust. c. relying on "trust exercises" initiated by the leader (e.g., falling backward and trusting others to catch you). d. sharing nonintimate details about themselves. e. waiting until they feel comfortable before sharing inner struggles and fears.
b. revealing their lack of trust.
17. Which of the following captures the essence of informed consent? a. having members sign a contract before joining a group b. telling members in some detail about the nature and purpose of the group c. having members decide upon all of the activities in the group d. making sure that groups will always be composed of voluntary membership e. none of the above
b. telling members in some detail about the nature and purpose of the group
4. The group leadership skill of active listening includes all of the following except p. 38 a. sensing underlying messages. b. the ability to formulate your next response while listening. c. Noting gestures and changes in expression. d. Being sensitive to discrepancies between a member's words and body language. e. All of the above.
b. the ability to formulate your next response while listening.
18. When using techniques in a group setting, it is important to remember that a. their purpose is always to stir up emotions. b. they should be grounded in some theoretical framework. c. if they are ineffective, it is because of the members' resistances. d. all of the above. e. a and c
b. they should be grounded in some theoretical framework.
66. Which stage is generally characterized by increased anxiety and defensiveness? P. 225 a. initial b. transition c. working d. pregroup e. final
b. transition
20. Which of the following statements is true concerning the role of the leaders' values in the group? a. It is important for leaders to volunteer information on their own values concerning any issue that surfaces. b. It is important for leaders to keep their values to themselves to avoid swaying members. c. Expressed values are less likely to interfere with group process than values that are hidden. d. It is unethical for group leaders to expose their values in the group setting. e. b and c he might fix this question, its highlighted on his. Not on the exam? Likely not on the exam
c. Expressed values are less likely to interfere with group process than values that are hidden.
23. Regarding the ethical issue of the freedom to withdraw from a group, which statement is false? a. Members ultimately have the right to withdraw from a group. b. Procedures for leaving a group should be explained to all members during the initial group session. c. It is the sole responsibility of the group leader to determine whether a group experience is productive or counterproductive for each group member. d. Leaders should discuss the possible risks involved in leaving a group prematurely. e. Although members have the right to leave the group, it is important that they inform both the group leader and the members before making their final decision.
c. It is the sole responsibility of the group leader to determine whether a group experience is productive or counterproductive for each group member.
25. Regarding the ethical use of techniques, which statement is false? a. Any technique that is not working should be abandoned. b. It is important for leaders to use techniques they have some knowledge about, preferably those they have received supervision in using. c. Reluctant members should be pressured into participating in all group exercises for the sake of cohesion of the group. d. Techniques are used with consideration for the member's background e. There should be a rationale underlying the use of any technique.
c. Reluctant members should be pressured into participating in all group exercises for the sake of cohesion of the group.
Which is true of counseling groups? a. They are never highly structured. b. They are aimed at curing personality problems. c. They focus on interpersonal relations among the members. d. They require diagnosis for the members. e. They have a task facilitation emphasis.
c. They focus on interpersonal relations among the members.
16. Which of the following statements is not true as it pertains to the ethical issue of confidentiality? a. At various stages in the group's development the leader should stress the importance of maintaining confidentiality. b. Group members may test the leaders in subtle ways to see if the leaders will indeed keep confidentiality. c. When confidentiality is broken it is invariably the result of malicious gossip. d. Group leaders should inform members that there are limits to confidentiality. e. It is wise to ask group members to sign a contract agreeing to keep what transpires in the group confidential.
c. When confidentiality is broken it is invariably the result of malicious gossip.
70. The process that occurs when the leader's own needs become so entangled in the therapeutic relationship that these needs obstruct or even destroy the leader's objectivity is known as a. role reversal. b. transference. c. countertransference. d. acting out. e. a and b
c. countertransference
46. When a leader is experiencing strong feelings about what he or she perceives to be resistance, a powerful intervention is to a. pay primary attention to the problem in the group. b. pay primary attention to particular group members. c. deal with his or her own feelings. d. a and b e. none of the above
c. deal with his or her own feelings.
11. The group leadership skill of interpreting involves all of the following except p. 40 a. offering possible explanations for certain behaviors or symptoms b. helping a member move beyond an impasse c. discouraging members from making their own interpretations d. presenting an interpretation in the form of a hypothesis or hunch e. giving the person time to consider the validity of the interpretation
c. discouraging members from making their own interpretations
19. Confidentiality in groups is book page 71 a. a legal right of every member b. something that members can be guaranteed c. limited by state laws d. an absolute that can never be broken for any reason e. b and d
c. limited by state laws
49. The problem behavior of advice giving involves a. offering a perception. b. offering an opinion. c. telling people what they should feel and do. d. all of the above e. a and b
c. telling people what they should feel and do.
15. How can involvement in a therapeutic group as a member be helpful to beginning group leaders? a. It is a more appropriate place to examine their own problems. b. They can empathize with what it is like to be a group member. c. It can serve as a valuable learning experience for understanding group process. d. All of the above e. b and c
d. All of the above
22. Why is it helpful to begin planning a group by drafting a detailed proposal? a. It is more likely that good ideas will be developed and put into practice. b. It is an excellent way to explain your proposed goals and methods to representatives of the agency you work for. c. It helps you develop a clear rationale and objectives. d. All of the above e. b and c
d. All of the above
8. Which of the following is considered an advantage of the co-leadership model? a. Leader burnout can be reduced. b. If one leader must be absent, the group can proceed with the other leader. c. Countertransference can be more easily recognized and dealt with. d. All of the above
d. All of the above
2. Which of the following is not true of group counseling? a. It focuses on a particular type of problem. b. It can be carried out in institutional settings. c. Group members often determine the focus. d. It deals with treatment of psychotic disorders. e. The group is viewed as a microcosm of society.
d. It deals with treatment of psychotic disorders.
28. The purpose of preliminary screening sessions with prospective group members is to select those who a. have needs and goals that are compatible with the established goals of the group. b. will not impede the group process. c. will not have their well-being jeopardized by the group experience. d. all of the above e. a and b ?
d. all of the above
38. It is 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. nonverbalized thoughts and feelings can be detrimental to the group process. d. all of the above e. b and c
d. all of the above
47. Which of the following are reasons for nonparticipating behavior by a group member? Pg. 244 a. fear of looking foolish b. lack of trust in the group c. uncertainty about how the group process works d. all of the above e. a and b
d. all of the above
52. Which of the following is characteristic of a working group? P. 204 a. a willingness to take risks by sharing meaningful here-and-now reactions. b. clear and specific goals c. a sense of inclusion felt by most members d. all of the above e. a and b
d. all of the above
61. In helping group members to deal with their feelings of separation, it is important for the leader to a. remind them they can create meaningful relationships outside the group setting. b. facilitate open discussion of feelings of loss and sadness. c. be able to deal with his or her own feelings about the termination of the group. d. all of the above e. none of the above
d. all of the above
62. Which of the following are ways group members can be encouraged to practice for behavioral change? a. carrying out homework assignments and giving a report of their experience b. role-playing during the group session c. learning and practicing specific skills d. all of the above e. a and b
d. all of the above
64. Which of the following are ways group members can be encouraged to carry their learning further? a. The leader writes a specific contract for each member to implement after the group has ended. b. The leader discusses available programs in the community. c. The leader gives appropriate referrals. d. all of the above e. b and c
d. all of the above
65. Which of the following can be considered advantages of having a follow-up session about three and 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
d. all of the above
7. The group leadership skill of summarizing is useful p. 40 a. when the group process gets bogged down b. in arriving at a decision on where to go next c. at the end of a session d. all of the above e. a and c will not be on the exam.
d. all of the above
9. Which of the following co-leader actions could be potentially harmful for both the group members and the leaders? a. not meeting together regularly b. creating cliques c. not trusting or respecting each other d. all of the above e. b and c will not be on the exam
d. all of the above
26. When looking at the practical aspects of forming a group, which of the following is least important to consider? a. group size b. frequency and duration of meetings c. the duration of the group d. conducting a survey of the research literature on group outcomes e. whether the group will be open or closed
d. conducting a survey of the research literature on group outcomes
67. The major task of the final stage in a group's development is a. development of trust b. development of group cohesion c. achieving intimacy d. consolidation of learnings e. development of a group identity.
d. consolidation of learnings
5. The group leadership skill of clarification involves which of the following? P. 39 a. focusing on key underlying issues. b. Sorting out confused and conflicting feelings. c. Asking open-ended questions in order to understand what a group member is saying d. A tool that can be valuable in the initial stages of an encounter e. All of the above
e. All of the above
6. The use of support as a leadership skill is appropriate p. 42? a. when a member is venturing into frightening territory. b. when a member is engaging in new behavior in a group. c. when a member asks for support. d. after a member has gone through an emotionally painful experience in a group. e. All of the above (probably will not be on the exam, different answer than other study guide- page reference)
e. All of the above
3. How does group counseling differ from group therapy? a. It deals primarily with conscious problems. b. It is not aimed at major personality changes. c. It is not concerned with treating psychotic disorders. d. All of the above e. B and c
e. B and c
10. Which of the following are ways a group leader can make use of the skill of facilitating? P. 40 a. working to create a climate of safety and acceptance b. helping members express their fears and expectations c. taking steps to cover up conflict among group members d. all of the above e. a and b
e. a and b
40. At the initial sessions of a group, it is common to see a. tentativeness. b. lack of clarity. c. deeply personal self-disclosure. d. a great deal of intense conflict among the members. e. a and b
e. a and b
44. Which of the following are helpful guidelines for appropriate and responsible confrontations? a. One purpose of confrontation is to develop more genuine relationships with others. b. Sensitivity is an important element of confrontation. c. Confrontations are more effective if the focus is not on specific behaviors. d. all of the above e. a and b
e. a and b
48. The problem behavior of storytelling a. involves relating a detailed history of one's past. b. involves merely talking about oneself or others. c. should never be allowed. d. is one kind of appropriate self-disclosure. e. a and b
e. a and b
60. It is important for group leaders to recognize that the intensity of a group's experience can taper off in the final sessions because a. members may be mourning the loss of their community in advance. b. members are reluctant to bring up new business to explore due to the limited time left. c. the group has not been therapeutic. d. all of the above e. a and b
e. a and b
54. Leaders and members demonstrate a lack of attention when they p. 189 a. think about what to say next b. ask open-ended questions c. give advice d. strive to be present e. a and c
e. a and c
32. Certain types of members can sap a group's energy for productive work. These include p. 157 a. hostile and aggressive people. b. people with relationship concerns or problems. c. people who monopolize. d. people who have fears about being accepted by others. e. a and c
e. a and c -
12. Which of the following is considered a psychological risk of participating in a therapeutic group? a. confidentiality may be breached b. scapegoating may occur c. members may experience major disruptions in their lives d. members may end up feeling vulnerable and defenseless e. all of the above
e. all of the above
13. When making difficult ethical decisions as a group leader, it is helpful to a. know the ethical codes of your professional organization b. consult with colleagues c. get supervision and training during the early stages of your development as a leader d. base your practice on sound, informed, and responsible judgment e. all of the above
e. all of the above
24. Prospective group members need to be given the following information about the group that they are thinking about joining: a. Goals b. Procedures c. expected outcomes d. fees and time parameters - e. all of the above
e. all of the above
31. Which of the following is true about holding a pregroup session for all candidates? P. 163 a. The leader can outline the reasons for the group. b. An outline of possible topics for exploration can be given. c. Group members can meet one another and the leaders. d. Questions about the group can be answered. e. all of the above
e. all of the above
33. Which of the following topics is appropriate for discussion at the pregroup or initial session of a new group? P. 163/164 a. expectations of leaders and members b. basic ground rules c. advantages and limitations of groups d. misconceptions and facts about groups e. all of the above
e. all of the above
45. An example of a norm that is common to many groups is that members are a. expected to attend regularly and be on time b. encouraged to be personal and share meaningful aspects of themselves c. encouraged to give feedback to one another d. encouraged to focus and express feelings e. all of the above
e. all of the above
51. Which of the following leader attitudes and actions can lead to the development of trust? Pg. 189 a. attending and listening b. caring confrontation c. empathy d. attending to nonverbal behavior e. all of the above
e. all of the above
53. Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonworking group? slide a. a there-and-then focus b. minimum disclosure c. lack of caring and empathy d. avoidance of conflicts and negative feelings e. all of the above
e. all of the above
55. The therapeutic factor in groups that involves a willingness to specify desired modifications of one's behavior is a. power. b. intimacy. c. willingness to risk and trust. d. hope. e. commitment to change.
e. commitment to change.
56. The therapeutic factor in groups that involves a deep understanding of another's problems is a. hope. b. intimacy. c. feedback. d. caring. e. empathy.
e. empathy
