Deck 11: Groups in Community Settings

Question 1

A chief concern of men is the fear that they will be _______________ for deviating from societal roles and expectations.

A) ostracized
B) devalued
C) sanctioned
D) emasculated

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In a group context, one powerful intervention is the leader modeling appropriate __________ by sharing some of his own life experiences.

A) self-disclosure
B) suppression of anger
C) giving up well-entrenched gender roles
D) proper parenting

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A key task in conducting therapy with older adults/the elderly is challenging the ____________ of aging.

A) statistics
B) effects
C) norms
D) myths

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Traditional approaches in treating male perpetrators of domestic violence typically demonstrate:

A) a very low recidivism rate
B) a 100 percent recidivism rate
C) an extremely high recidivism rate
D) an average recidivism rate of around 50 percent

Question 5

Prospective counselors who are planning/preparing to work with older adults/the elderly in therapeutic settings might wish to expand their knowledge in the field of _________________.

A) existential psychology
B) geriatrics
C) gerontology
D) ortho-Geriatrics

Question 6

Perry, a group counselor, also works at night as a stand-up comedian at The Comedy Funhouse. He has a natural inclination to use humor. He should keep this humor situation-specific by:

A) Making sure that all uses of humor are understood without regard to age
B) Making sure that all uses of humor are understood without regard to age and culture
C) Avoiding laughing with the person to whom the humor is directed
D) Avoiding laughing at those who don't/can't complete a certain task

Question 7

When dealing with older adults/the elderly in therapeutic sessions, Christensen and colleagues focus on the facilitation of members' __________________.

A) nostalgia
B) reminiscence
C) written memoirs
D) past transferences

Question 8

Identify attitudes and skills needed in working effectively with older adults in groups

A) Exclusion based on regression is not appropriate
B) The mixing of the two is likely to result in fragmentation
C) The mixing of the two is likely to result in increased understanding and cohesion
D) The two types of individuals in a group are not mutually exclusive

Question 9

Increased loneliness is often a key factor following the death of a loved one, and a group can offer the older person much needed __________.

A) diagnosis and treatment of pathology
B) support and socialization
C) memories
D) writing

Question 10

Many women learn early that the predominant expectation in a patriarchal society is all of the following except __________:

A) aloneness
B) child-rearing
C) autonomy
D) independence

Question 11

Men may pay a steeper price than their female counterparts for engaging in ___________ behaviors, which encourages men to remain deeply entrenched in masculine roles.

A) gender typical
B) gender specific
C) gender-atypical
D) gender usual

Question 12

An emerging counseling emphasis on __________ presents a more optimistic picture of changes taking place in gender roles.

A) positive masculinity
B) negative masculinity
C) positive femininity
D) negative femininity

Question 13

The Solution-Focused approach of Lee and colleagues advocates the design of and adherence to specific and achievable goals. These goals must be established by the participant:

A) In orientation
B) By the third session
C) By the beginning of the Working Stage
D) During the first session in contract form

Question 14

A crucial opportunity in women's group-work is delving into what it means to be _____________ in a(n) ____________ society

A) outcast/patriarchal
B) independent/matriarchal
C) equal/egalitarian
D) female/patriarchal

Question 15

__________ illustrate ways practitioners have applied the concepts discussed in this book to various client populations in a community.

A) Effective uses of power
B) Political actions
C) Leader education
D) Group proposals

Question 16

Hedtke and Winslade (2004) believe that a therapeutic approach in grief and bereavement treatment is the development of a new relationship with:

A) A pet - particularly among the elderly
B) God
C) The person who died
D) Themselves

Question 17

Andres is conducting his first therapy group for the elderly. One client in particular, Jaime, complains about everything: his children, grandchildren, politics and mostly how the world has changed for the worse. Andres should:

A) Allow Jaime to complain, even if there is nothing you can do about it
B) Redirect Jaime to things that can be changed
C) Explain to Jaime sensitively that he is wasting time with the unchangeable
D) Refer Jaime to individual therapy

Question 18

When approaching the administrators of an assisted-care living center for the elderly, J.D. felt resistance for his idea for creating a group. He should counter with:

A) A needs assessment
B) A formal contract
C) A sound proposal
D) Research data

Question 19

Many older adults, particularly those who have lost a spouse, have a strong need to be __________.

A) touched
B) told what to do
C) questioned
D) yelled at

Question 20

Martha-Anne is a counselee in a nursing home. She does not regularly come out of her shell. The counselor prods her to speak. It appears that the fear of breach-of-confidentiality exists. The counselor can legitimately take into account as a possibility of the root of this anxiety:

A) Paranoia
B) Fear of retaliation by staff
C) General anxiety disorder
D) Delusions of persecution

Question 21

All-male groups provide men with the support they need to become aware of the __________  they may have lived by and provide them with the strength to question the mandate of the  masculine role.

A) unrestrictive rules and roles
B) restrictive rules and roles
C) common behaviors
D) uncommon behaviors

Question 22

It's important to examine your attitudes about aging and challenge your __________ views  about older people.

A) negative
B) positive
C) neutral
D) happy

Question 23

Mental health practitioners need to know more about working with __________ because this  is one of the fastest growing groups in the United States.

A) younger adults
B) older adults
C) infants
D) school aged children

Question 24

__________ involves recognizing our internal grief and expressing it externally.

A) Mourning
B) Confidentiality
C) Conflict resolution
D) Psychodrama

Question 25

__________ is particularly appropriate with older people both because this population often  experiences loneliness and isolation and because interpersonal interaction is vital for  physical and psychological well-being.

A) Psychological administration
B) Informed consent
C) Confidentiality
D) Group work

Question 26

Traditionally, older adults have been portrayed in a __________ manner by the American  media.

A) traditional
B) normal
C) stereotypical
D) average

Question 27

__________ combine an educational component with role-playing activities so clients can  practice assertiveness skills, relapse prevention, and effective communication.

A) Psychodrama groups
B) Cognitive behavioral groups
C) Skills groups
D) Psychoeducational groups

Question 28

__________ help clients become aware of the connection between their thoughts, feelings,  and behaviors in making choices that will support their drug-free lifestyle.

A) Psychodrama groups
B) Cognitive behavioral groups
C) Skills groups
D) Psychoeducational groups

Question 29

__________ provide accurate information on the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the  brain and body, withdrawal syndromes associated with specific drugs, cravings and relapse  triggers, and the role of support groups in the recovery process.

A) Psychodrama groups
B) Cognitive behavioral groups
C) Skills groups
D) Psychoeducational groups

Question 30

Substance use treatment groups are usually __________ and have revolving membership.

A) closed
B) open
C) unending
D) extremely short