Deck 3: Knowledge for Practice

Question 1

The sociometric structure of a group is best described as the ______.

A) differences in socioeconomic status between group members
B) structure of relationships between group members
C) social status enjoyed by the group as a whole
D) networks that connect group members to larger society

Answer 1

B

Question 2

One example of a worker using their legitimate power to support a group's social justice aims is ______.

A) responding to the will of members
B) articulating the will of the sponsoring agency
C) imposing their will on the group
D) securing resources for the group

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In social justice group work it is especially important to recognize how communication structures may represent members seeking to ______.

A) form social connections with other members
B) share their stories
C) assert or respond to dominance
D) engage with workers

Answer 3

C

Question 4

One covert activity that reflects the quality of interactions between group members is ______.

A) conflict resolution and behavior control
B) values and norms
C) goal determination
D) goal pursuit

Question 5

The text suggests that group processes are best defined as ______ within the group.

A) experiences
B) relationships
C) norms
D) changes

Question 6

In considering the social justice implications of goal pursuit, groups should assess whether chosen activities are based on ______.

A) member skills
B) member identities
C) inclusion and participation
D) agency needs

Question 7

Comparison level for alternatives could negatively affect group cohesion when group membership is ______.

A) less attractive than other available alternatives
B) more attractive than other available alternatives
C) brings high social status
D) represents low social status

Question 8

Group culture is derived from the ______.

A) dominant cultural background of group members
B) social norms of the community within which the group is founded
C) integration of member backgrounds and experiences in the group
D) rules and norms established by group leaders

Question 9

Which of the following reflects a potentially problematic feature of group culture?

A) accountability between group members
B) a high degree of group cohesiveness
C) celebration of diversity
D) acceptance of beliefs in racial or gender superiority

Question 10

According to the text, cohesiveness is a group ______:

A) goal
B) condition
C) effort
D) element

Question 11

Role structures in groups should mirror roles allocation to members in larger society.

Question 12

Two key dimensions of group processes are activities of the group and interactions among members.

Question 13

Norms and values reflect an overt group activity.

Question 14

Attraction to the group worker is one component of group cohesiveness.

Question 15

The text describes group culture as the rules and norms that group workers and agencies establish.