Question 1

A potential drawback of straight didactic presentations is that people do not always hear,understand,or remember the material presented.

Accepted Answer

This is because straight didactic presentations rely solely on one-way communication, with the presenter relaying information to the audience without much interaction or engagement. As a result, the audience may become disengaged or distracted and not retain the information presented.

Question 2

In the initial stage of the first session,the group leader:&#8203;&#10;A)reviewed the informed consent for the session.&#10;B)reached for issues with the authority theme.&#10;C)convinced the couples that videotaping would be in everyone's best interest.&#10;D)answers &#34;reviewed the informed consent for the session.&#34; and &#34;reached for issues with the authority theme.&#34;

Accepted Answer

The question mentions two things that the group leader did in the initial stage of the first session: reviewed the informed consent and reached for issues with the authority theme. The answer choice that includes both of these options is D. The other answer choices only include one of these options.

Question 3

Reaching for the group members' feedback is an effort made by the leader to determine the group members' perceptions of their needs and what they hope to get from the group.

Accepted Answer

Reaching for group members' feedback is a way for the leader to understand the members' needs and expectations from the group. This can help the leader guide the group towards achieving its goals and meeting the needs of its members.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT an area of concern for group leaders in single-session groups?&#8203;&#10;A)With a large number of people,there is too much time concentrated on group process.&#10;B)A single member may take over the group for individual or personal issues unrelated to the contract.&#10;C)Group members may raise questions that the leaders are not prepared to answer.&#10;D)Answers &#34;With a large number of people,there is too much time concentrated on group process.&#34; and &#34;A single member may take over the group for individual or personal issues unrelated to the contract.&#34;

Accepted Answer

In single-session groups, the concern is often that there isn't enough time to focus on group processes due to the limited duration, rather than too much time being spent on them.

Question 5

Coleadership is not beneficial to group work because different conceptual models are always in conflict.

Accepted Answer

Coleadership, when executed properly, can actually enhance group work by providing multiple perspectives and skills to the group's decision-making process. While conflicts between conceptual models may arise, these can often be successfully navigated through open communication and collaboration between co-leaders.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding the Couple's Group Session? &#8203;&#10;A)The working contract was not given in a clear fashion.&#10;B)The group was unable to direct themselves towards the emergence of a theme.&#10;C)The group was unwilling to contract.&#10;D)Work in the beginning of the session helped create safe conditions within the group.

Accepted Answer

The passage states, "Work in the beginning of the session helped create safe conditions within the group." This suggests that the group was able to establish safety in the beginning, indicating that the working contract was given in a clear fashion (contrary to option A) and that the group was willing to contract (contrary to option C). Option B is also incorrect as the passage does not mention anything about the group's ability to direct themselves towards a theme.

Question 7

The case of A Group for Battered Women in a Shelter demonstrates which of the following skills:&#8203;&#10;A)supporting members in taboo areas&#10;B)clarifying the group leader's role&#10;C)recontracting&#10;D)clarifying the group's purpose

Accepted Answer

The answer of The case of A Group for Battered...

Question 8

Due to the anonymity of the internet,internet online groups do not face the same ethical challenges as other types of groups.

Accepted Answer

Internet online groups do face ethical challenges such as cyberbullying, harassment, hate speech, and spreading false information. The anonymity of the internet can actually increase the likelihood of unethical behavior as individuals may feel emboldened to say or do things they would not in face-to-face interactions.

Question 9

Internal leaders of groups are inherently in conflict with the group leader.

Accepted Answer

Internal leaders within groups can collaborate and support the group leader, fostering unity and achieving common goals rather than being in inherent conflict.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the initial stage of group work?&#8203;&#10;A)The initial phase is a time of exploration and orientation.&#10;B)The initial phase is characterized by a composed and calm group.&#10;C)Members tend to keep a &#34;public image&#34;.&#10;D)Members define a goal.

Accepted Answer

The initial phase of group work is not necessarily characterized by a composed and calm group. It is common for groups to experience anxiety, uncertainty, and confusion during this stage as they are navigating a new situation and getting to know each other.

Question 11

In the case of A Single-Session Information Group,which of the follow was NOT an element of the structure?&#8203;&#10;A)A clear statement of purpose and role.&#10;B)Confronting the illusion of work.&#10;C)Recognition of the time available.&#10;D)Reaching for feedback and concerns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of A Single-Session Information...

Question 12

Which of the following is a contracting skill used for group work?&#8203;&#10;A)identifying the common ground&#10;B)confronting members in taboo areas&#10;C)reaching for the group's consensus on problem definition&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a contracting...

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage to open-ended groups?&#8203;&#10;A)Group members can assist new members with issues they themselves have already dealt with.&#10;B)Each session can be a new beginning for some members and an ending for other members,allowing for members to see the various degrees of work.&#10;C)Open-ended groups are very cohesive.&#10;D)None of these answers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an advantage...

Question 14

The goal of problem-swapping was:&#8203;&#10;A)to provide feedback necessary to begin to develop the clients' side of the working contract.&#10;B)to break the silence often experienced in the first session.&#10;C)answers &#34;to provide feedback necessary to begin to develop the clients' side of the working contract.&#34; and &#34;to break the silence often experienced in the first session.&#34;&#10;D)none of these answers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The goal of problem-swapping was:&#8203;&#10;A)to provide feedback...

Question 15

When a couple arrived late for the group session:&#8203;&#10;A)the group leader introduced the new couple and then continued with the work.&#10;B)the group leader introduced the new couple,the other members and then summarized the work up to that point.&#10;C)the group leader waited for a good stopping point,and then introduced the new couple to the group.&#10;D)the group leader waited for the new couple to introduce themselves in an empowering move.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a couple arrived late for the...

Question 16

In the middle stage of the first session:&#8203;&#10;A)the group moved away from the authority them and into actual work.&#10;B)Frank became an internal leader of the group.&#10;C)the group began talking about ending.&#10;D)the group &#34;played a hunch&#34;.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the middle stage of the first...

Question 17

The process of using an internal dialogue in which coleaders critically and qualitatively contemplate their experiences in coleader and group interactions is called:&#8203;&#10;A)an evaluative process&#10;B)an interpersonal process&#10;C)an intrapersonal process&#10;D)a contracting process

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of using an internal dialogue...

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by group leaders in the beginning phase of practice?&#8203;&#10;A)confusing group purpose with group content&#10;B)stating group purpose with a high level of specificity&#10;C)reluctance to share with the members their perceptions and ideas about the group's purpose&#10;D)functioning with a hidden purpose.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 19

During the ending and transition stage of the first session,the group leader:&#8203;&#10;A)gave all members the change to provide evaluative feedback.&#10;B)reached for negative comments.&#10;C)laid out the rules of the group.&#10;D)all of these answers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the ending and transition stage of...

Deck 11: The Beginning Phase With Groups