Deck 3: Multicultural Issues in Group Work

Question 1

People from oppressed backgrounds are more likely to

A) avoid counseling experiences.
B) drop out prematurely from group counseling.
C) report lower outcomes.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A group becomes a social __________ whereby the group members' values, beliefs, prejudices, cultural bias, and past experiences are played out in the group setting.

A) microcosm
B) macrocosm
C) culture
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The color blind approach was deemed

A) appropriate and ethical.
B) inappropriate but ethical.
C) inappropriate and unethical.
D) appropriate but unethical.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Group cohesion is significant for

A) commitment and attendance.
B) goal and norm establishment.
C) process factors.
D) All of the above.

Question 5

Members struggle to find their place in the __________ stage.

A) forming and orienting
B) transition
C) working
D) termination

Question 6

Struggles for power and control characterize the __________ stage of group development.

A) initial
B) transition
C) working
D) termination

Question 7

A culturally competent group leader recognizes the importance of __________ during the transition stage of group development.

A) building awareness
B) providing support
C) modeling
D) All of the above.

Question 8

Oppression and marginalization must be vigorously addressed during the __________ stages of group work.

A) forming and transition
B) transition and working
C) working and termination
D) All of the stages equally.

Question 9

In order to combat __________ group leaders must first engage in a process of self-exploration.

A) discrimination and prejudice
B) oppression and discrimination
C) oppression and marginalization
D) marginalization and prejudice

Question 10

Historically, group work has been based predominantly on

A) cohesion.
B) Eurocentric values.
C) multiculturalism.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

It is important for group leaders to be

A) accepting.
B) nonjudgmental.
C) appreciative of differences and diversity.
D) All of the above.

Question 12

Which would be an example of double oppression?

A) Being oppressed by people in more than one setting.
B) A minority who also has a disability.
C) An individual with a disability and who gets poor grades.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

__________ refers to the unjust use of authority, force, or societal norms and laws to exert control over individuals, a people, or group.

A) Oppression
B) Marginalization
C) Prejudice
D) Discrimination

Question 14

__________ is the social process of becoming excluded from or existing outside of mainstream society or a given group.

A) Oppression
B) Marginalization
C) Prejudice
D) Discrimination

Question 15

Oppression includes situations of

A) exploitation.
B) cultural imperialism.
C) violence.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

Even if all group members have the same skin color or gender, differences in socioeconomic levels, disability, beliefs, and values prevail. This concept is known as

A) transparent diversity.
B) invisible diversity.
C) heterogeneity.
D) All of the above.

Question 17

If experiences of oppression and marginalization emerge in the group's social microcosm, the group leader should

A) redirect the group to avoid harm.
B) allow discussion of these issues only if group members show no signs of anxiety.
C) facilitate and allow discussion of such issues to increase group cohesion.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Failing to address, discuss, and act on oppression

A) leaves the group feeling safer.
B) perpetuates oppression.
C) Both of the above.
D) None of the above.

Question 19

Because group work tends to be based on Eurocentric values, leaders must be cognizant of the fact that members of culturally diverse backgrounds

A) will be more resistant to change.
B) may have values that conflict with the norms of other group members and leaders.
C) will be more accepting of change.
D) will always feel more anxious and overwhelmed.

Question 20

Which of the following is an appropriate way for group leaders to gain cultural knowledge?

A) Researching literature pertaining to particular cultural groups.
B) Consulting with members of a particular cultural group.
C) Visiting a cultural community as an observer and/or participant.
D) All of the above.

Question 21

The process of observing and analyzing formal and informal relationships among members of a community is referred to as

A) acute observation.
B) social immersion.
C) social mapping.
D) stereotyping.

Question 22

According to research regarding the effectiveness of specific group strategies for diverse populations, group leadership may be _________ for Asian and Asian American group members.

A) more structured.
B) less structured.
C) structured similarly.
D) unstructured.

Question 23

Group leaders must keep in mind that both women and men are affected by gender-influenced factors, such as

A) developmental processes.
B) value structures.
C) power dynamics.
D) All of the above.

Question 24

When working with the GLBTIQQ community, group leaders must

A) examine their personal perspectives and assumptions regarding sexual minorities.
B) establish an environment that promotes emotional security.
C) develop awareness of cultural and intrapsychic issues of the population.
D) All of the above.

Question 25

What percentage of school-age students is diagnosed with a disability?

A) 20%
B) 1.5%
C) 9%
D) 15%

Question 26

List and explain the three reasons cited by Gladding for the delay in addressing culture and diversity in groups.

Question 27

Describe what oppression and marginalization are and the specific implications they have for group work and development.

Question 28

Explain the roles of the group members and group leader during the forming and orienting stage of a group of diverse members.

Question 29

Explain what group leaders must do to combat oppression and marginalization.

Question 30

Describe potential issues in a diverse group during the transition stage of group development.

Question 31

How would a leader decide whether to have a single gender group or a mixed gender group?

Question 32

How should a group leader determine which group setting is most appropriate when working with members who are GLBTIQQ?

Question 33

Why might counseling groups be ideal delivery interventions for individuals with physical and/or mild disabilities?

Question 34

Discuss how leaders should handle group member hostility.