Deck 8: The Transition Stage in Group Work

Question 1

The dynamics of the transition stage are driven by

A) anxiety and fear.
B) confusion and anxiety.
C) anger and fear.
D) confusion and anger.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The transition stage of a group is often compared to the period of

A) childhood.
B) adolescence.
C) adulthood.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

During the transition stage members often

A) argue and fight.
B) test boundaries and power structure.
C) get along and connect.
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Systems theory posits that behaviors and attitudes that manifest during the transition stage are __________ for optimal growth and health of the group.

A) necessary
B) detrimental
C) not a problem
D) All of the above.

Question 5

According to the systems theory, counseling groups are

A) self-defining.
B) self-organizing.
C) self-regulating.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

__________ helps create a group environment where member issues can be effectively addressed.

A) Conflict
B) Boundary testing
C) Feedback
D) All of the above.

Question 7

__________ is viewed as necessary for effective growth and functioning.

A) Conflict
B) Rules
C) Confidentiality
D) All of the above.

Question 8

The amount and kind of contact allowable between members is called

A) conflict.
B) boundaries.
C) feedback.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

From a group systems perspective, __________ feedback is the source of conflict because of its challenging and disturbing qualities.

A) change-resisting
B) change-provoking
C) no
D) all

Question 10

Interactions result in the establishment of

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

Question 11

__________ are an example of a boundary.

A) Norms
B) Leader actions
C) Group activities
D) All of the above.

Question 12

The boundary structure of the group should

A) be permeable.
B) be flexible.
C) maintain safety.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Once a group survives a conflict event, the group will ordinarily

A) split apart.
B) move toward greater intimacy and growth.
C) have less trust within the group.
D) All of the above.

Question 14

__________ is/are considered the driving force in the group.

A) Anxiety
B) Trust
C) Rules
D) All of the above.

Question 15

__________ groups typically lack a structured agenda or program.

A) Task
B) Psychoeducational
C) Psychotherapy
D) All of the above.

Question 16

__________ communication may occur within a group.

A) Explicit
B) Implicit
C) Verbal
D) All of the above.

Question 17

__________ is NOT one of the three primary needs that Schutz identified as being satisfied through relationships with others?

A) Belonging
B) Inclusion
C) Control
D) Affection

Question 18

Individuals have a desire to be seen as

A) competent.
B) reliable.
C) worthy of trust.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

Describe the three primary needs that Schutz suggested were satisfied through relationships with others.

Question 20

Describe the two ways that Schutz suggested people protect themselves from the pain of rejection.

Question 21

Describe how individuals may deal with issues around fears of incompetence.

Question 22

Describe common fears of group members that may surface during the transition stage of group.

Question 23

Describe some of the most common behaviors observed during transition.