Deck 12: Group Beginningsformation

Question 1

While developing agreements is always a component of group formation, norms addressing ______ and ______ are unique manifestations in social justice work.

A) age; gender
B) conflict; power
C) race; class
D) micro-aggressions; taboo subjects

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of decision-making around a group norm which has important cultural implications?

A) deciding whether members will be expected to raise their hand or openly interject when they have something to contribute
B) assessing whether transportation resources facilitate the prompt arrival of all members
C) monitoring whether men and women in the group tend to contribute equally
D) reflecting on the differences between the worker's background and that of group members

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Seating arrangements can influence group dynamics. For example, if co-facilitators chose to sit next to each other, participation in the group is likely to ______.

A) be limited
B) revolve around facilitators and their physical location
C) be more open and free-flowing
D) center on members rather than facilitators

Answer 3

B

Question 4

It is important to consider the impact of seemingly benign comments in the group setting. For example, if a worker gives positive feedback after one member's comments but does not do the same for others, members may imply that the worker ______.

A) is disengaged from the group
B) favors particular members or their perspectives
C) does not know how to redirect conversation
D) has only superficial contributions

Question 5

By focusing on agreements instead of rules, groups can avoid the implication that there are external ______ associated with these expectations.

A) policies
B) obligations
C) consequences
D) purposes

Question 6

According to the text, co-facilitated groups may benefit from having one worker ______.

A) monitor participation
B) purposefully raise challenging subjects
C) disagree with the other worker
D) enforce member adherence to group norms

Question 7

Workers can positively reframe the way they see conflict or challenging member behaviors if they view them as part of ______.

A) identity development
B) member identity
C) group development
D) diversity

Question 8

The text suggests that workers begin each session by greeting members, welcoming them back, and ______ .

A) reviewing what happened last time and since then
B) moving quickly to follow the agenda
C) holding them accountable for progress since the last session
D) restating consequences for violating group norms

Question 9

Why is processing re-introductions important?

A) Members like to hear workers talk about them.
B) Workers can tell members things they don't know about themselves.
C) Members may forget one another's names.
D) Changes in the way members introduce themselves can have important implications.

Question 10

In general, workers can help members process activities or consider emerging group dynamics by ______ .

A) posing direct questions about why members are engaging in particular behaviors
B) wondering or observing out loud and inviting member responses
C) ensuring that all individuals reflect on their own contributions
D) modeling new ways of interacting for them

Question 11

Member actions which test the atmosphere of the group should be expected in the initial/ formation stages.

Question 12

It is a critical role of the facilitator to help raise and guide discussion of taboo topics in social justice group work.

Question 13

In diverse groups, it is expected that all members will understand what one another are going through.

Question 14

Assigning homework is a good way for groups to cover things that they do not have the chance to address in group.

Question 15

Workers should share what members did in the group with outside individuals who have a vested interest in the member (i.e. parents or family).