Question 1

Working with groups is also known as which level of practice?&#10;A) mezzo&#10;B) macro&#10;C) micro&#10;D) mini

Accepted Answer

Working with groups falls under the mezzo level of practice, which focuses on working with smaller groups and communities rather than individuals (micro) or society as a whole (macro).

Question 2

When was group work recognized as a method of social work practice?&#10;A) 1890s&#10;B) 1930s & 1940s&#10;C) 1960s&#10;D) 1990s

Accepted Answer

Group work was recognized as a method of social work practice in the 1930s and 1940s, especially after the efforts of pioneers like Mary Parker Follett, Helen Harris Perlman, and Grace Coyle. They promoted the idea that group work was an effective way to address social issues and create change.

Question 3

The standards for social work practice with groups developed by the International Association for Social Work with Groups specify:&#10;A) what social workers need to know about group work&#10;B) core knowledge and values&#10;C) the set of ethical standards for which group workers must attend&#10;D) the establishment of a group theory to guide the professional social worker

Accepted Answer

The standards for social work practice with groups developed by the International Association for Social Work with Groups specify core knowledge and values, including principles of social justice, empowerment, and respect for diversity, as well as the importance of ethical and professional conduct in group work practice. While knowledge of group theories may be helpful, it is not the primary focus of these standards.

Question 4

Which group model is aimed at facilitating social change on the organizational or community level?&#10;A) social goals groups&#10;B) remedial or therapeutic groups&#10;C) mutual aid or reciprocal&#10;D) task groups

Accepted Answer

Social goals groups are designed to address social issues and facilitate change at the organizational or community level.

Question 5

A social goals group might:&#10;A) Hold meetings to strategize ways to improve neighborhood safety&#10;B) Meet with legislators to lobby for funding for mandatory dementia training for healthcare workers&#10;C) Gather to oversee foster care cases in the county&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the given options involve a group of people coming together to achieve a social goal. These goals may range from improving safety in the neighborhood to advocating for healthcare workers to receive better training, or working together to ensure the welfare of foster children in the community.

Question 6

Which group model is aimed at helping group members enhance their social functioning?&#10;A) social action groups&#10;B) remedial or therapeutic groups&#10;C) mutual aid or reciprocal&#10;D) task groups

Accepted Answer

Remedial or therapeutic groups are specifically aimed at helping group members enhance their social functioning through therapy and other interventions. Social action groups are aimed at creating social and political change, mutual aid or reciprocal groups provide support and assistance to members in times of need, and task groups are focused on achieving a specific goal or completing a task.

Question 7

In remedial groups, what is the relationship between the goals of the individual compared with the goals of the group?&#10;A) Goals of the individual are secondary to goals of the group&#10;B) Goals of the group are secondary goals of the individual&#10;C) Goals of the individual and group are equal&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

In remedial groups, the goals of the group are usually more important than the goals of the individual. This is because the group is working together to achieve common goals that will benefit everyone, and individuals must be willing to sacrifice their own goals if necessary in order to help the group as a whole. However, this does not mean that the goals of the individual are unimportant, and individual needs and desires should still be taken into account when setting group goals. Ultimately, the key is finding a balance between individual and group goals that allows everyone to benefit from the process.

Question 8

Which is an example of a therapeutic focused group?&#10;A) a task force to lobby the state legislature for licensing of BSW social workers&#10;B) a group composed of childhood incest survivors at a counseling center&#10;C) Alcoholics Anonymous&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Option B is an example of a therapeutic focused group because it is composed of individuals who share a common experience of childhood incest and are receiving counseling services. The group is specifically designed to provide support and healing for its members. Options A and C are not therapeutic focused groups as they serve different purposes - A is a political advocacy group and C is a mutual support group for individuals struggling with addiction.

Question 9

Which group model is aimed at personal growth and change as a result of sharing commonalities, support, and information?&#10;A) social action groups&#10;B) remedial or therapeutic groups&#10;C) mutual aid or reciprocal&#10;D) task groups

Accepted Answer

Mutual aid or reciprocal groups focus on personal growth and change through the sharing of common experiences, support, and information among members. This model emphasizes the mutual support and aid that members provide to each other, facilitating personal development and problem-solving.

Question 10

An example of a mutual aid or reciprocal group is:&#10;A) a task force to lobby the state legislature for licensing of BSW social workers&#10;B) a drama group at local senior center&#10;C) Alcoholics Anonymous&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous is a mutual aid or reciprocal group that provides support and resources to individuals struggling with alcohol addiction. Members work together to maintain sobriety and offer support and guidance to one another.

Question 11

Which group model aims to collaborate to solve specific problems or issues group members select and agree upon?&#10;A) social action groups&#10;B) remedial or therapeutic groups&#10;C) mutual aid or reciprocal&#10;D) task groups

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Question 12

Provide an example of at least one activity or issue that is a focus in each of the phases of the planned change model for groups.

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Question 13

What characteristics should a social worker consider when looking to formulate a group?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Social Work Practice With Groups