Deck 10: Termination in the School Setting

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT characterize termination?

A) Termination is only found in the final stage of the group process.
B) Termination is an essential part of the group process.
C) Termination serves as a critical force in the process of change.
D) Termination can be embedded within all phases of group counseling.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Termination occurs

A) when a member leaves.
B) after each session.
C) after the group experience ends.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Termination that addresses past concerns deals with

A) feelings associated with termination and any unfinished business.
B) reflecting on individual and group changes that have been made throughout.
C) co-developing a plan of action, contracting, and assisting group members apply new learning.
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Termination as a procedure relates to ________ assessment of individual and group change.

A) anecdotal
B) informal
C) formal
D) All of the above.

Question 5

To maximize the impact of the group experience during termination, members need to

A) talk to one another.
B) conceptualize what they learned.
C) say their goodbyes.
D) All the above.

Question 6

Effective termination may increase group members'

A) self-esteem.
B) acceptance of self.
C) awareness of self.
D) lives.

Question 7

A key component of awareness of others involves establishing

A) rapport.
B) cohesion.
C) universality.
D) instillation of hope.

Question 8

Group leaders should

A) model disclosure of feelings.
B) provide individualized positive feedback.
C) consider appropriate referrals for individual counseling.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Terminating group may be particularly difficult for children because

A) group is a salient medium by which to define their self-concepts.
B) they tend to form extremely close bonds with other group members.
C) group serves as a salient medium through which they solve their problems.
D) All of the above.

Question 10

Farewell party syndrome is when members

A) talk solely about positive changes in themselves.
B) talk solely about positive changes in other members.
C) do not talk at all because they are too focused on the farewell party.
D) do not talk very much out of sadness about the group ending.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way that group leaders facilitate movement through termination?

A) Instilling hope
B) Developing goals
C) Processing feelings with closure
D) Integrating group member experiences

Question 12

About _____ percent of group members who join a group drop out?

A) 5
B) 25
C) 35
D) 50

Question 13

A key component for group members who decide to remain in treatment involves their _________ characteristics.

A) personal
B) psychological
C) social
D) physical

Question 14

Group members' satisfaction with a group may be due to

A) their perceived acceptance by other group members.
B) open communication.
C) their perceived acceptance by the group leader.
D) All of the above.

Question 15

To minimize the risk of premature termination the group leader should

A) adequately prepare members for the group experience.
B) provide structure and consistency.
C) have group members commit to a certain number of sessions.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

__________ play(s) a central role in premature termination.

A) Not establishing group cohesion
B) Not establishing universality
C) Value conflicts
D) Member differences

Question 17

A primary challenge to effective session termination is

A) time.
B) member feedback.
C) attitudes.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Member summarization is when

A) the group leader faces each person and summarizes what each person has said.
B) each member takes a turn and summarizes what they have said.
C) the group leader evaluates the group content and process.
D) group members evaluate the group content and process.

Question 19

Open groups are groups that allow

A) members to lead the group.
B) different topics each week.
C) different group leaders.
D) members to leave and new members to come in after the group has started.

Question 20

Termination in an open group typically

A) occurs every time a member leaves.
B) happens every session.
C) will never occur.
D) will occur when there is change in group leadership.

Question 21

Termination of group involves evaluation of group members on

A) their participation.
B) the group leader's effectiveness.
C) the group process.
D) All of the above.

Question 22

One way to minimize challenges of termination is for the group leader to

A) have group members express their feelings related to termination.
B) share their own thoughts and feelings related to termination.
C) have group members evaluate their progress.
D) All of the above.

Question 23

Termination of the group is a time for

A) reflection.
B) looking toward the future.
C) implementing new skills beyond the group.
D) All of the above.

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT part of follow-up? Examining whether

A) group members are continuing to work on goals.
B) group members need to be included in another group.
C) behavioral and attitudinal changes have occurred or been sustained.
D) there are additional areas of growth.

Question 25

Which of the following is not one of the three types of termination?

A) Premature termination
B) Termination of group sessions
C) Pre-termination
D) Termination of the group

Question 26

Termination may be particularly complex in school settings because

A) students are increasingly terminating groups prematurely.
B) schools are offering fewer groups for its students.
C) group sessions tend to run longer in school settings.
D) school counselors have overlapping roles with students.

Question 27

A formal referral for additional counseling services represents what type of termination goal?

A) Skills application
B) Future recommendations
C) Consolidation of learning
D) None of the above

Question 28

__________ is NOT a challenge of the termination process?

A) Reliance on group members
B) Group member self-awareness
C) Farewell party syndrome
D) Management of group member emotions

Question 29

An example of the goal of skills application during termination is

A) using time management skills to finish homework assignments.
B) introducing a study skill to group members.
C) reflecting on what has been learned in a group.
D) All of the above.

Question 30

Discussing the importance of confidentiality as a group comes to an end is an example of

A) providing therapeutic structure.
B) instilling hope.
C) addressing unfinished business.
D) providing logistical structure.

Question 31

When a student unexpectedly leaves a group, it is called

A) abandonment.
B) bailing out.
C) premature termination.
D) emotional contagion.

Question 32

Which of the following is an example of universality.

A) Charlotte feels connected to her group.
B) Charlotte is challenged by her group.
C) Charlotte feels her concerns are normal.
D) Charlotte feels isolated for other group members.

Question 33

__________ may be a reason that students terminate a group prematurely?

A) Lack of parental support
B) Subgrouping
C) Group deviancy
D) All of the above.

Question 34

An indicator that the group may be ready for termination is

A) group cohesion.
B) lack of discussion of issues.
C) positive feedback only.
D) None of the above.

Question 35

When a group member leaves the group, the group leader should

A) let the group member go.
B) follow-up with the group member and find out their reason for leaving.
C) encourage group members to invite that member back to the group.
D) tell the person that they are being immature for leaving the group prematurely.

Question 36

The time needed for termination of group sessions depends upon

A) size of the group, purpose of the group, and logistical considerations.
B) type and purpose of the group and logistical considerations.
C) type and purpose of the group, member characteristics, and leader characteristics.
D) the time needed for termination is always the same.

Question 37

A group scrapbook may be most useful during

A) premature termination.
B) termination of a group session.
C) termination of a group experience.
D) None of the above.

Question 38

How long should professional school counselors wait to follow-up with group members?

A) 6 weeks
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) It depends on the type and purpose of the group.

Question 39

Which of these follow-up questions may assist in measuring group change?

A) Are you continuing to work on goals set in the group?
B) Have you noticed any changes since the group ended?
C) Are there any new issues that have arisen since the group ended?
D) All of the above.

Question 40

A values contract is most useful in preventing

A) premature termination.
B) termination of a group session.
C) termination of a group experience.
D) None of the above.

Question 41

Explain what termination is and how it is used in group.

Question 42

Describe the benefits and challenges of termination.

Question 43

Explain and discuss the three different types of termination.

Question 44

Discuss the ways that leaders can minimize the challenges of termination.

Question 45

Explain what the general goals of termination are at any stage in the group process.

Question 46

Describe the last session of a group and how you would run the group.

Question 47

Describe the group leader functions when terminating.

Question 48

Describe why some members terminate prematurely. Is it always bad for members to terminate prematurely?

Question 49

What factors can determine whether a member drops out of a group or whether they continue to stay in the group.

Question 50

ASCA has placed increasing emphasis on the use of group work in schools to promote academic achievement. Discuss ways in which attending to social, emotional and cognitive development during the termination process can foster academic achievement.

Question 51

Outline the goals of termination. How might they be different based on the school level?

Question 52

Based on reading this chapter, how would you define termination and what are the benefits and challenges to a successful termination?

Question 53

Describe the three types of termination and develop strategies for minimizing each type of termination.

Question 54

What are some ways leaders can address unfinished business at the close of a group session? At the end of a group experience?

Question 55

What are some group member characteristics that may hinder the termination process?

Question 56

How might leaders assess the group experience throughout the course of a group to relate a group experience to academic achievement?

Question 57

Discuss the reasons students may prematurely terminate a group.

Question 58

How might school counselors assess their effectiveness as group leaders?

Question 59

What are some considerations for following-up with group members at each school level?