Deck 7: Forming and Orienting Groups

Question 1

The forming stage of a group can be defined as a time of

A) meet and greet.
B) exploration and transition.
C) orientation and exploration.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Focusing on social relationships within the group helps foster feelings of

A) security.
B) comfort.
C) satisfaction.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The primary task of the initial stage is

A) inclusion and identity.
B) trust and cohesion.
C) introductions and rules.
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Goals are

A) specific objectives.
B) what one wants to accomplish.
C) made by both individuals and the group.
D) All of the above.

Question 5

Individual goals should be

A) positive.
B) measurable.
C) specific.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

The group leader may help a member develop his vague goals into one that is more specific through

A) brainstorming.
B) open-ended questions.
C) discussion.
D) All of the above.

Question 7

When rules are introduced in the group, the _____ should be in place.

A) consequences
B) specifics
C) rationale
D) All of the above.

Question 8

The explicit agreement that what is said in the group will stay in the group is

A) a rule.
B) confidentiality.
C) a goal.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Confidentiality helps establish ____________ within a group.

A) trust
B) cohesion
C) productivity
D) All of the above.

Question 10

It is important that group leaders model

A) honesty.
B) confidence.
C) respect and positive regard.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Apprehension around membership in a group can ___________ group success.

A) help
B) inhibit
C) do nothing to
D) All of the above.

Question 12

__________ will NOT impede group members' performance in the group?

A) Too much anxiety
B) Moderate anxiety
C) Too little anxiety
D) All of the above.

Question 13

When a group leader purposefully asks more withdrawn or silent group members to speak it is called

A) drawing out.
B) speaking up.
C) questioning.
D) singling out.

Question 14

Group leaders can establish trust in a group by

A) structuring the group.
B) demonstrating care.
C) encouraging group members to express their fears.
D) All of the above.

Question 15

The more unstructured the group

A) the greater the ambiguity group members will feel.
B) the greater the anxiety group members will feel.
C) the less trust within the group.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

Structure is oftentimes accomplished during the

A) pre-group preparation.
B) pre-group screening.
C) initial group session.
D) All of the above.

Question 17

The group leader elicits a serious attitude toward the group by seriously dedicating time to

A) the issue of confidentiality.
B) members' rights and responsibilities.
C) the need for respecting others.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Group leaders can establish a positive tone by

A) being enthusiastic.
B) drawing out members.
C) holding the focus on interesting topics.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

_____________ is the process of actively attending and listening to people's verbal and nonverbal expressions.

A) Empathy
B) Genuineness
C) Active listening
D) Being attentive

Question 20

____________ is the ability to walk in another's shoes.

A) Empathy
B) Understanding
C) Being attentive
D) Genuineness

Question 21

List the functions and responsibilities that group leaders have in the forming stage.

Question 22

Describe the positive interchange techniques that group leaders can implement.

Question 23

Give examples of how a group leader could use each of the positive interchange techniques.

Question 24

Describe the characteristics that goals should have.

Question 25

Explain how a group leader would model facilitative group behavior.

Question 26

Explain how a group leader would establish and maintain trust in a group.

Question 27

Explain whether it is better to have a structured or unstructured group. Why?