Mezzo Midterm - Quiz Questions

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According to Katz and Bender's classification of self-help groups, ex-drug addiction organizations would primarily be groups whose focus is:

"Rock-bottom"

Which of the following is true?

Therapists should convey sympathy and encourage group members to do so too Empathy is the capacity to understand and share in another person's feelings and offer pity Sympathy usually encourages problem solving Therapists should "trust their guts" None of the above

Which of the following is true regarding groups?

A cooperative group atmosphere results when the personal goals of group members are perceived to be compatible, identical, or complementary

According to the text, Machiavellian leaders have which of the following characteristics?

They have a fairly accurate perception of the needs of their followers, which facilitates their capacity to manipulate them They are not concerned about conventional morality; they take a utilitarian view rather than a moral view, of their interactions with others They have little emotional involvement in interpersonal relationships --All of the above--

With one-way communication, as the message is passed along, it tends to become more simplified and distorted because of _____, which is when the receivers interpret much of the message in terms of their own unique personalities and reference frames:

Assimilation

_____ is the international professional organization described in the text that seeks to promote and advance social work practice with groups.

Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups

Powell's classification of self-help groups included Alcoholics Anonymous as an example of _____ organizations.

Habit disturbance

Which of the following is true about Alcoholics Anonymous?

Members do not have to believe in God to get help from AA

Which of the following is (are) true regarding self-disclosure in groups?

A leader of a therapy group usually should self-disclose if the information will be therapeutic for group members

The _______ approach to leadership assumes that leaders have inherent personal characteristics that distinguish them from followers.

Trait

A hidden agenda is a personal goal held by a member that is unknown to other group members and interferes with the group's efforts.

True

If the personal goals of the group are homogeneous, members are more apt to agree on group goals.

True

In the _____ stage of the Northen and Kurland model of group development, the socio-emotional issue pertains to conflict, especially in issues of power and control.

Uncertainty-exploration

______ occurs in encounter groups when we decide certain patterns of our present behavior need to be changed, and we are psychologically ready to explore ways to make changes.

Unfreezing

The Young Men's Christian Association

Was the first organization to aid troops during wartime

_____-based practice is defined as the use of the best available scientific knowledge derived from randomized controlled outcome studies, and meta-analyses of existing outcome studies, as one basis for guiding professional interventions and effective therapies, combined with professional ethical standards, clinical judgment, and practice wisdom.

Evidence

Which of the following is (are) true regarding group treatment?

It allows members with interaction problems to test new approaches The helper therapy principle is generally operative It is generally easier to change the attitudes of an individual in a group than one-on-one -- All of the above --

I-messages include _______ messages.

Nonblaming

In social work, a(n) _____ group is defined in the text as a training and consciousness-raising group rather than one that meets to resolve psychosocial or mental disorders, and in which people relate to each other in a close interpersonal manner and in which self-disclosure is required.

Sensitivity

Studies on conformity have found:

Yielding is markedly reduced when a person has the support of one other person (a partner) in the group

Bo and Hope have been dating and one night Hope is angry and upset with Bo for paying too much attention to Billie. She emphasizes the depth of these feelings by pounding a fist and pointing an accusing finger. According to the text this is an example of which type of nonverbal communication:

Accentuation

______ is a defense mechanism that involves offsetting a real or fancied defect or inferiority by creating a real or fancied achievement or superiority.

Compensation

The most noted leader in the settlement-house movement was:

Jane Addams

The _____ model of group development proposes a four-stage model with emphasis on socio-emotional themes.

Northen and Kurland

The Garland, Jones, and Kolodny model of group development consists of which of the following stages?

Preaffiliation

A _____ is described in the text as an experiment in which participants are randomly assigned to either a treatment or a control group, without the participant knowing which group they are in.

Randomized control trials

______ is a defense mechanism that occurs when group members avoid facing an unpleasant truth by acting opposite to the way they feel

Reaction formation

Borman found the following therapeutic factors of direct service self-help groups except:

Regeneration

Which of the following is true?

Some norms can be set informally

In E. H. Hess and J. M. Polt's research, the greatest increase in pupil size occurred when:

Women looked at a picture of an infant and mother

Which of the following would be considered a physiological factor that could influence our perception?

A smelly sulfur pit

The Tuckman model of group development consists of which of the following stages?

Adjourning

According to Yalom's factors that lead to positive changes in clients who receive group treatment, ______ is similar to the helper therapy principle.

Altruism

Which of the following is (are) a recurring-phase model(s) of group development.

Bales

Research has found groups have a better chance to be effective when:

Both personal and group goals can be attained by the same activities and tasks

______ is a defense mechanism that occurs when hostile or aggressive feelings are vented against safer objects or people rather than against those who caused the feelings.

Displacement

The ______ approach to leadership asserts that every member will be a leader at times by taking actions that serve group functions.

Distributed-functions

Research on the merits of the nominal group approach suggests that it is less effective than brainstorming

False

A nominal group is an example of a ______ group.

Focus

Which of the following guidelines are accurate regarding formulating a contract?

Formulating an explicit contract is directly related to a positive outcome for clients

In contrasting the goals of treatment groups vs. sensitivity groups, which of the following would be considered a goal(s) of sensitivity groups?

Help a person develop more effective interaction pattern

When members have ______ personal goals, hidden agendas are more likely to develop.

Heterogeneous

In the Johari Window, the part of you that you are aware of but others aren't is the _____ area.

Hidden

The text listed several suggestions on how to effectively form and lead a group. Which of the following was cited:

Homework Agenda Introductions --All of the above--

______ served as a model for the establishment of settlement houses in many large cities in the United States.

Hull House

The text noted that "sibling rivalries" are apt to be exhibited in the _____ stage of group development.

Intimacy

Which of the following is true?

It is best for the leader to wait to enter the room until everyone has arrived and has taken a seat Extreme anxiety is helpful in order to be mentally alert -- Seating arranged in a circle is ideal for generating discussion -- All of the above None of the above

Regarding self-determination in groups, which of the following is true?

It is the facilitator's responsibility to suggest and explore all viable alternatives with a client A group member's right to self-determination should be taken away only if the selected course of action has a high probability of seriously hurting the client or others One of the biggest single factors in determining whether a group member's situation will improve is the motivation to carry out essential tasks --All of the above--

With one-way communication, as the message is passed along, it tends to become more simplified and distorted because of _____, which is the process in which receivers reduce the amount of information they receive by remembering much less of the information.

Leveling

Powell's classification of self-help groups included Gray Panthers as an example of _____ organizations.

Lifestyle

Which of the following is true regarding groups?

Long-range goals are usually set first

Which of the following strategies were listed in the text for working with hostile, involuntary members?

Modeling respect can help calm members

"Could you tell me more about it?" is an example of:

Neutral inquiry

A ______ group is a group in which individuals work in the presence of others but do not verbally interact.

Nominal

Active listening includes which of the following elements?

None of the above

The Tuckman Model of development includes which of the following developmental stages?

Norming

The _____ zone, which ranges from approximately eighteen inches to four feet, is the distance at which a couple stands apart from each other in public.

Personal

Which of the following is true?

Productivity and group cohesion are substantially decreased when everyone contributes -- Every member of a group, at times, will take on leadership roles -- The helper therapy principle is very seldom operative in groups In most situations it is advantageous for the leader to do the majority of the work

______ is a defense mechanism that occurs when group members unconsciously attribute their unacceptable ideas and impulses to others.

Projection

______ is a defense mechanism that occurs when certain group members, after being confronted about their failings, shed tears in an attempt to be excused for not fulfilling crucial commitments.

Regression

In making a presentation to a group, all of the following are desirable except:

Seek to stand or sit in one place

According to Jack Gibb, all of the following kinds of communication increase defensiveness in the receiver except:

Self-disclosure

With one-way communication, as the message is passed along, it tends to become more simplified and distorted because of _____, which is the process in which a few high points become dominant and readily remembered, while much of the remainder is forgotten.

Sharpening

Group facilitators:

Should carry malpractice insurance Obtain written parental consent when working with minors Avoid engaging in social relationships with group participants -- All of the above --

Powell's classification of self-help groups included Toughlove as an example of _____ organizations.

Significant other

According to Katz and Bender's classification of self-help groups, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) is a group whose focus is:

Social advocacy

The NASW Code of Ethics contains which of the following statements?

Social workers should under no circumstances engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with current clients

An ad hoc committee is an example of a(n) _________ group:

Task

Students in a class tend to select a certain seat to sit in. If someone else should happen to sit in that seat, the first student may feel that ownership rights are being violated. This is an example of:

Territoriality


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