Corey Ch. 4

Screening should be _______________, and potential members should have an opportunity to ask questions to determine whether the group and the leader are right for them. a two-way process a one-way process the job of the group leader counterproductive

a two-way process

The transition stage is generally characterized by increased _________________. helplessness anxiety depression rage

anxiety

The more unstructured the group, the greater the ____________________ about how one is to behave in a group. trust exploration anxiety and ambiguity peace and acceptance

anxiety and ambiguity

One rationale for group leaders to experience their own group therapy is that this kind of self-exploration increases the chances that they will gain ________ of their own blind spots and potential vulnerabilities. awareness more confusion closure

awareness

Research has shown the value of an initial structure that ________________ and highlights positive interactions among members. builds supportive group norms structures the group around the leaders wants and needs does not build supportive group norms builds tension

builds supportive group norms

Before ___________ can be dealt with and constructively worked through, it/they must be recognized. feedback conflict leader functions informed consent

conflict

How will having a poor setting affect the cohesion of the group? Cause the group members to fight with each other Create a negative tone Allow the group to lose focus on a regular basis Force group members to leave in anger

create a negative tone

Once potential members for a therapy group have been recruited what will be the next step for the leader? Develop a policy for lateness Establish a time for the group to run Determine who should be excluded (if anyone) Identify what the group will be about

determine who should be excluded (if anyone)

Which of the following is part of the initial stage of group? Determining the topic of the group Exploring members' expectations Beginning to deal with anxiety and ambivalence Providing informed consent to members

exploring members' expectations

Why might Asians, Latinos/as, and African Americans be uncomfortable with goals set in the group? Asians, Latinos/as, and African Americans are in minority groups and forgotten. The goals set are normally set to ignore individual cultures. Goals tend to be based on values in an individualist culture. Minority groups tend to not set goals for themselves.

goals tend to be based on values in an individualist culture

As a result of ______________, many groups tend to be short-term, solution-oriented, and characterized by changing membership. heterogeneous groups involuntary membership psychodynamic movement managed care

managed care

When you lead a group, you set the tone and shape the norms by your attitudes and behaviors. This is called ________________. summarizing restating structuring modeling

modeling

A member's unwillingness to cooperate is _______________. always a form of resistance rude and the leader should ask the member to leave not always a form of resistance in the proper sense of the term always the fault of other members of the group

not always a form of resistance in the proper sense of the term

What is one characteristic that can make it difficult for a diverse group member to participate fully in the group? Past experiences Societal norms Education Personal values

personal values

Henry is running a group for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. As the group moves along, Henry begins to lose the focus of the group members. By the end of the group, the topic has shifted from obsessive thinking to issues in today's society. Why might Henry have lost the focus and direction of the group? Weak goal setting Poor structuring Lack of trust Inadequate modeling

poor structuring

If you decide that certain members are not appropriate for your group, _____________. refer them to another group, but don't give them your reasons for referral provide these individuals with the reasons for your decision and make appropriate referrals do not contact them again explain your reasons for your decision and let them find a better fitting group

provide these individuals with the reasons for your decision and make appropriate referrals

Alex is a member in a group for trauma and low self-esteem. He and the group leader are discussing an event that occurred in another group session, and they disagree on the exact events that took place. Alex confronts the group leader about this, saying he is confident that he is right. What has Alex demonstrated by confronting the leader? Self-respect Conflict Discipline Self-direction

self-direction

Confronting the leader is often a participant's first significant step toward ____________. self-direction an attack self-defeating behaviors the judgmental phase of a group

self-direction

For a group to be successful, what is one of the first things a counselor must do? Set time aside for planning the group Create a list of members who are signed up for the group Have all members sign an informed consent form Set up the group room

set time aside for planning the group

Avi is running the first session of a group for individuals with depression. During the first session, Avi reviews some of the rules of the group and the attendance and lateness policy. Avi then asks the group to share who they are, what brought them to the group, and what they hope to get out of the group. What concerns might Avi have by asking questions that are too specific for the members? The group leader will not be able to remember everything that was shared in group. Members will talk to long and take up the whole session. Some members may develop new concerns or fears that they did not have before. Members may share too many details and alienate others in the group.

some members may develop new concerns or fears that they did not have before

One leader function that takes place during the orientation and exploration phase of a group is ____________. developing a clearly written proposal for the formation of a group teaching members basic interpersonal skills such as active listening and responding encouraging members to keep in mind what they want from the group and to ask for it identifying the general goals and specific purposes of the group

teaching members basic interpersonal skills such as active listening and responding

What is one way that resistance from a group member can be viewed by the group leader? Through the perspective of societal norms As anger towards the group Through a lens of cultural factors As manipulation of the group

through a lens of cultural factors

___________________ imposed by the leader can stifle any initiative on the part of the members. Too little structure Peace and openness Too much structure No structure

too much structure

In an open group, when can new members join? When the current members feel they are ready for new members. After all the original members have left the group. When there is an opening, or when a current member leaves the group. When the leader adds more space to the group.

when there is an opening, or when a current member leaves the group

Why is careful selection of members and efforts to make sure that the group is appropriate for them important for the group leader? Assures the group leader will not be challenges by any of the members Helps with the building of trust Allows group members to become friends easier Assists with establishing power over the group

helps with the building of trust