Question 1

According to the text, which of the following is a critical consideration regarding the development of roles?&#10;A) the influence of education on member abilities to fill various roles&#10;B) the impact of race on the roles that members are likely to take&#10;C) the potential for group members to vote or otherwise agree upon assigned roles&#10;D) the relationship between societal roles/ functioning and power attributed to these roles

Accepted Answer

The text emphasizes the importance of understanding how societal roles and their functioning are linked to the power attributed to these roles, making it a critical consideration in role development.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes action likely to be taken by someone acting as a mediator?&#10;A) standing in solidarity with other members who experience marginalization&#10;B) promoting dialogue and seeking to help members reconcile differences&#10;C) seeking group feedback&#10;D) assessing and evaluating various courses of action

Accepted Answer

Mediators focus on facilitating communication between parties to help them find common ground and resolve conflicts, which is described by promoting dialogue and seeking to help members reconcile differences.

Question 3

A(n) ______ often provides social emotional supports and sparks consciousness to support movement for change.&#10;A) animator&#10;B) advocate&#10;C) facilitator&#10;D) bricoleur

Accepted Answer

An animator often plays a role in energizing and motivating groups, providing social emotional support, and sparking consciousness to drive movements for change.

Question 4

Determining how conflict and communication breakdowns will be handled is an example of an agreement that is likely to emerge during ______ phase(s) of group development.&#10;A) beginning&#10;B) middle&#10;C) ending&#10;D) all

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Question 5

According to the text, which of the following is TRUE of agreements in social justice group work?&#10;A) They involve decisions to strictly enforce predetermined rules.&#10;B) They should be largely determined by the worker.&#10;C) They involve commitment to support one another's participation.&#10;D) They should be highly flexible and may change every session.

Accepted Answer

Agreements in social justice group work emphasize mutual support and commitment among participants to foster each other's participation, rather than strictly enforcing predetermined rules or being solely determined by the worker. Flexibility is important, but the idea that agreements should change every session is not typically emphasized.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a key consideration for the influence of power on group dynamics?&#10;A) Members who have experienced oppression are likely to have conflict with group leaders.&#10;B) Experiences of marginalization lead to unwillingness to take on roles with any expert power.&#10;C) Members who have experienced marginalization are likely to try to oppress other members.&#10;D) Experiences of marginalization can be internalized or externalized and strongly influence member participation.

Accepted Answer

Experiences of marginalization can significantly affect how individuals participate in group settings. These experiences can be internalized, leading to feelings of inferiority or externalized through behaviors that impact group dynamics. This consideration is crucial for understanding the influence of power on group dynamics, as it acknowledges the complex ways in which personal histories of marginalization can shape interactions within groups.

Question 7

When conflict arises in group work, social justice practice supports and values differences, negotiates solutions, and helps members to ______.&#10;A) agree to disagree&#10;B) agree with one another&#10;C) avoid sharing diverging opinions&#10;D) agree to refrain from divulging their feelings

Accepted Answer

Social justice practice in group work values the presence of diverse opinions and perspectives. It encourages members to acknowledge and respect their differences, even if they do not reach a consensus, hence "agree to disagree" is a strategy that aligns with this approach. It allows for the recognition of differing viewpoints without forcing a false sense of agreement or suppressing individual feelings and opinions.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an expression of difference that should be supported by the worker?&#10;A) members who challenge the legitimacy of others' claims to oppression&#10;B) members who express divergent opinions on community needs based on their experiences&#10;C) members who express negative sentiments toward other members due to their culture or gender&#10;D) members who convey a lack of support for other members due to perceived differences in ability

Accepted Answer

B) Members who express divergent opinions on community needs based on their experiences should be supported by the worker because it fosters an environment of inclusivity and understanding. It allows for a diverse range of perspectives to be heard and considered, which is crucial in addressing community needs effectively.

Question 9

According to the text, what is one risk of assuming similarities between individuals with a shared identity?&#10;A) Members may be less likely to demonstrate cultural humility.&#10;B) Members may be less likely to be allies.&#10;C) Unique individual experiences may not be recognized.&#10;D) Individuals may not want to be associated with others in that group.

Accepted Answer

Assuming similarities between individuals with a shared identity risks overlooking the unique experiences and perspectives each person brings, thereby generalizing their experiences and potentially ignoring the diversity within the group.

Question 10

According to the text, which of the following is an outcome of raising critical consciousness?&#10;A) increased recognition of social forces that influence us and others&#10;B) increased distrust of social structures&#10;C) decreased capacity for collaboration&#10;D) decreased recognition of various elements of diversity

Accepted Answer

Raising critical consciousness leads to an increased recognition of the social forces that influence both ourselves and others, as it involves understanding the broader societal structures and their impacts.

Question 11

Experiences of oppression and resulting positionalities are likely to influence role development within the group.

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Question 12

Incorporation of social justice into group work is best described an outcome which groups may meet by their ending stages rather than a process.

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Question 13

Agreements or ground rules can be made in the ending phase of the group.

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Question 14

Intersectionality is primarily the idea of treating everyone as an individual.

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Question 15

Conflict is a necessary aspect of negotiating differences between members

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Deck 7: Roles, Tasks, and Critical Consciousness