Deck 9: Forming and Orienting Groups

Question 1

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

A) meet and greet.
B) introduction and exploration.
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) broader than 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 members develop vague goals into more specific ones 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.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Apprehension around membership in a group can __________ group success.

A) help
B) inhibit
C) not impact
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When a group leader purposefully asks withdrawn or silent group members to speak it is called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 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 conscientiously 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 attending and listening to people's verbal and nonverbal expressions.

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

Question 20

is the ability to walk in another's shoes.

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

Question 21

As members begin to feel invested in the group, they will feel more motivated to "test the waters" of the group through

A) genuineness.
B) self-disclosure.
C) challenging.
D) active listening.

Question 22

__________ refers to congruency between what an individual says and does, and what is truly felt inside.

A) Empathy
B) Genuineness
C) Active listening
D) Instilling hope

Question 23

How can group leaders instill hope in group members?

A) Leaders believe in themselves.
B) Leaders believe in the efficacy of the group.
C) Leaders share success stories of previous groups and group members.
D) All of the above.

Question 24

In the forming and orienting stage, group members make decisions about the degree to which they will participate, take risks, and relate to other members. This concept is referred to as

A) inclusion.
B) identity.
C) empathy.
D) All of the above.

Question 25

All of the following are responsibilities of group leaders in the forming and orienting stage EXCEPT

A) specifying group rules.
B) establishing and maintaining trust.
C) appropriately screening members.
D) helping members establish personal goals.

Question 26

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

Question 27

Describe the positive interchange techniques that group leaders can implement.

Question 28

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

Question 29

Describe the characteristics that goals should have.

Question 30

Explain how a group leader would model facilitative group behavior.

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

Describe the importance of instilling and maintaining hope for the success of a group. How can group leaders help instill hope in members?

Question 34

Explain the importance of teaching basic interpersonal skills during the forming and orienting stage of a group.

Question 35

Describe ways in which group leaders can establish and model group norms and set the tone for the group during the forming stage.