Deck 1: Introduction to Group Work: Historical Perspectives and Functional

Question 1

The primary group concept

A) is a "face to face" encounter between individuals.
B) involves intimate cooperation.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The development of groups in the late 1800s emerged from the fledgling disciplines of psychology, sociology, and philosophy as a result of the need for

A) interdependence among the human race.
B) social reform and education.
C) a leader among those trying to solve problems.
D) an expert in the field of human communication.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

While counseling tuberculosis patients, Joseph Pratt was the first to find group counseling effective, primarily due to group members'

A) concern about the well being of one another.
B) newly found perspectives of how to deal with the disease.
C) ideas of how they should be reacting to the disease.
D) positive outlook on the outcome of his/her disease.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

_____________ emphasized the innate social nature of human beings to support a group treatment model, and conducted groups in the 1920s which focused on the relationship between children's problems and their family's behaviors.

A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Rogers
C) Alfred Adler
D) Victor Frankl

Question 5

Lewis Wender found many difficulties in successful interventions with inpatient populations and as a result created the first

A) guidelines for group therapeutic factors.
B) group counseling session.
C) guidelines for leader characteristics.
D) None of the above.

Question 6

The Developmental Period in group counseling occurred from

A) 1900s - 1910s.
B) 1930s - 1960s.
C) 1920s - 1940s.
D) 1960s - 1999.

Question 7

During the 1930's which of the first major self-help groups in America was founded?

A) T-groups
B) Domestic Violence Victim Assistance
C) Alcoholics Anonymous
D) All of the above.

Question 8

__________ increased interest and innovation in the use of groups due to a shortage of therapists and a need to treat large numbers of people.

A) Domestic violence
B) A rise in addiction
C) The Great Depression
D) World War II

Question 9

Field theory emphasized the interaction between

A) individuals and their environment.
B) individuals and their family constellations.
C) context and decision making skills.
D) drives and consequences.

Question 10

During the late 1940s, Wilfred Bion found that group dynamics

A) depend greatly on the individuals involved.
B) can vary from session to session.
C) are similar to the dynamics of a family unit.
D) differ greatly from the dynamics of a family unit.

Question 11

During the 1950s, __________ grew considerably.

A) family counseling settings
B) school counseling settings
C) ADHD counseling sessions
D) marriage counseling settings

Question 12

Another hallmark of the 1950's was greater application of __________ in school settings.

A) Adlerian therapy
B) group work
C) systems theory
D) parental involvement

Question 13

Which group did Carl Rogers initiate to encourage and assist with the pursuit of individual growth and development?

A) marathon groups
B) self-help groups
C) T-groups
D) encounter groups

Question 14

One negative side effect of the popularity of the newly found types of groups during the 1960s was the increase in

A) incidences of misuse by untrained practitioners.
B) the use of Rogerian techniques.
C) practical application of group work.
D) the use of Adlerian theory.

Question 15

Group members can __________ to ease their anxiety about being the center of attention and feel safe in a group setting.

A) use self-talk
B) camouflage themselves
C) use feedback
D) All of the above.

Question 16

__________ increases one's sense of belonging and reduces feelings of alienation and isolation.

A) Speaking up
B) Making friends
C) Normalizing feelings
D) Using feedback

Question 17

Group settings can often enhance

A) members' motivation to follow through with commitments.
B) feelings of security.
C) ideas about the future.
D) comfort among peers.

Question 18

Disadvantages of group counseling include all of the following EXCEPT

A) pressure to conform.
B) reality distortion.
C) avoidance.
D) transference of the problem.

Question 19

__________ is a therapeutic factor that enhances the member's overall condition.

A) Universality
B) Altruism
C) Catharsis
D) All of the above.

Question 20

The development of socialization techniques is important because

A) it enhance the therapeutic experience.
B) social skills are necessary to function in our everyday lives.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Question 21

__________ cause(s) members to learn new ways of being while feeling safe and supported.

A) Confidentiality
B) Interpersonal learning
C) Group cohesiveness
D) Existential factors

Question 22

According to chapter 1, a primary goal of therapy is for the individual to

A) accept responsibility for oneself and one's actions in isolation from others.
B) realize what is working for others in similar situations.
C) become open to change.
D) None of the above.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT true about counseling groups?

A) The development is based on leadership and transitions.
B) When group members defy the leader, they should be asked to leave the group.
C) Counseling groups may be easier for children and young adults to access than adults.
D) Counseling groups may be more effective than individual counseling when dealing with certain issues.

Question 24

Counseling groups are designed to help individuals work on

A) personal problems.
B) academic problems.
C) interpersonal problems.
D) family problems.

Question 25

The goals of counseling groups help members

A) decrease self-defeating behaviors.
B) increase psychological health.
C) become more self-actualized.
D) All of the above.

Question 26

When working with children, groups of _____ individuals are recommended.

A) 2 to 4
B) 4 to 6
C) 6 to 8
D) 8 to 10

Question 27

Groups member spend time getting acquainted and sharing information about themselves inthe

A) second phase.
B) beginning phase.
C) middle phase.
D) ending phase.

Question 28

Psychotherapy groups are designed to treat individuals with _______ problems in their lives.

A) severe or chronic
B) situational
C) academic
D) social

Question 29

The goal of psychotherapy is to

A) help clients become self-aware and become more sensitive to others.
B) change people on a deeper level.
C) accomplish a specific goal.
D) help members change their perceptions.

Question 30

Psychotherapy groups tend to be similar in size to __________ groups.

A) psychoeducational
B) task
C) counseling
D) All of the above

Question 31

__________ should drive the length of treatment in psychotherapy groups.

A) The number of group members
B) The group topic
C) The goals of individual members and the group
D) The process and dynamic of the group

Question 32

Which of the following statements is NOT true about psychotherapy groups?

A) Psychotherapy groups are only homogeneous in nature.
B) Stages of psychotherapy groups depend on the theoretical orientation of the group leader.
C) Psychotherapy groups are for more chronic, or serious, issues.
D) All of the above are true statements.

Question 33

Participants in ________ groups typically carry a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual ofMental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis.

A) psychotherapy
B) psychoeducational
C) self-help
D) counseling

Question 34

Psychoeducational groups were originally developed for use in

A) mental health agencies.
B) hospitals.
C) schools.
D) All of the above.

Question 35

In the school setting, __________ groups may be called guidance groups.

A) training
B) task
C) psychotherapy
D) psychoeducational

Question 36

__________ group members are more homogeneous in terms of the presenting problem.

A) Psychoeducational
B) Psychotherapy
C) Counseling
D) All of the above are homogeneous in nature.

Question 37

The leader of psychoeducational groups

A) must be indirective and allow the members to explore their inner thoughts.
B) needs to have expertise in the content area.
C) acts as a group member and uses self-disclosure as a technique.
D) None of the above.

Question 38

Well-defined goals, addressing and processing conflicts between members, blending content and process, and encouraging members to give and receive feedback are elements of what type of group?

A) Psychotherapy
B) Task
C) Self-help
D) Counseling

Question 39

Task groups can vary greatly in size, but are most effective if there are fewer than _____ members.

A) 6
B) 10
C) 12
D) 20

Question 40

The task group leader's role of process consultant is best completed when there is a balancebetween

A) process and content.
B) details and big picture.
C) conflict and self-disclosure.
D) goals and mediation.

Question 41

Describe the major advances of group work throughout the 20^th Century.

Question 42

Describe the growth and changes in group work that have occurred after the beginning of the 21^st Century.

Question 43

List and explain the advantages of group counseling.

Question 44

List and describe the disadvantages of group counseling.

Question 45

Explain why group counseling is a safe environment in which to practice new skills.

Question 46

Define confidentiality and describe its possible limits when used in group therapy.

Question 47

List and describe Irvin Yalom's therapeutic factors.

Question 48

Describe other therapeutic factors that can lead to therapeutic change.

Question 49

Describe the foundations of early group work and what it was first used for.

Question 50

Describe the advances of group counseling throughout the 1960s.

Question 51

Discuss how counseling groups are used and the characteristics of counseling groups.

Question 52

Describe the different stages of counseling groups and what the leader's roles and functions would be.

Question 53

Describe what psychotherapy groups are, and how they are used.

Question 54

As a leader of a psychotherapy group how would you run the group? How would you conduct yourself as a leader?

Question 55

Describe what psychoeducational groups are and how they are used. Provide examples or psychoeducational groups.

Question 56

What are the characteristics of psychoeducational groups? How would you as a leader run and structure a psychoeducational group?

Question 57

Describe task groups and list examples of task groups. In what settings do they most often occur?

Question 58

Describe the group leader's role in a task group. What are the stages the group leader must assist them in working through?