Deck 13: Group Work Across the Lifespan

Question 1

In order to be effective, group leaders must

A) understand a range of basic group skills.
B) know when to apply various group skills.
C) know how to apply various group skills.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Positive outcomes are more probable when group leaders

A) understand the unique needs of the members.
B) match group member capacities with the treatment approach.
C) modify the group to accommodate the specific characteristics of the members.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

__________ is NOT one of the most common reasons for why children are referred for group counseling?

A) Low self-esteem
B) Abuse
C) Low academic achievement
D) Anxiety

Answer 3

C

Question 4

According to Henderson and Thompson (2016), many children respond better to

A) abstract activities.
B) open-ended questions.
C) nonverbal techniques.
D) All of the above.

Question 5

For children, groups larger than nine are considered too large for

A) members to participate.
B) leaders to prevent subgroups from forming.
C) leaders to adequately manage behavior.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

Group leaders are

A) counselors.
B) disciplinarians.
C) friends.
D) All of the above.

Question 7

Success of a group is measured by

A) member feedback.
B) each member's progress toward the goals.
C) pre and post-assessments.
D) leader observation.

Question 8

The success of a group depends on

A) leader preparation.
B) member characteristics.
C) group focus.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

Children who benefit the greatest from group work tend to

A) share openly.
B) feel others are invested in their success.
C) be committed to learning new ways of behaving.
D) All of the above.

Question 10

During adolescence, individuals

A) attempt to form a unique and separate identity.
B) solidify a value system.
C) establish connectedness and independence in relationships.
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Adolescence is a time of increased

A) demands.
B) expectations.
C) freedoms.
D) All of the above.

Question 12

Group counseling allows adolescents to

A) vocalize their emotions.
B) test boundaries safely and appropriately.
C) feel heard.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

Adulthood is the period of life that spans from approximately

A) 35-60 years.
B) 20-40 years.
C) 30-50 years.
D) 20-65 years.

Question 14

In early adulthood issues of __________ are of primary importance.

A) identity and intimacy
B) intimacy and money
C) identity and career
D) career and money

Question 15

In middle adulthood the primary issue(s) include(s)

A) family.
B) generativity and aging.
C) intimacy and friendship.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

Group work can help address __________ issues faced by young adults.

A) anxiety
B) depression
C) loneliness
D) All of the above

Question 17

The time for evaluating the life that has been lived thus far and making decisions and adjustments to be enacted in the remaining years happens in __________ adulthood.

A) early
B) middle
C) late
D) All of the above.

Question 18

When adults remain in denial about their own mortality, they tend to engage in behaviors designed to

A) escape.
B) overcompensate.
C) decompensate.
D) All of the above.

Question 19

When adults incorporate the reality of death into their lives, they typically focus on

A) generativity.
B) working to benefit others.
C) self-actualization.
D) All of the above.

Question 20

Groups for the midlife adult primarily focus on

A) learning.
B) wellness.
C) change.
D) All of the above.

Question 21

The largest growing segment of the US population is individuals

A) 21 years and younger.
B) 20-40 years.
C) 30-60 years.
D) 65 years and over.

Question 22

__________, or life review, groups include more functional and independent members and work with members in an effort to enhance their sense of belonging and continuity.

A) Adjustment
B) Reminiscing
C) Beneficial
D) Psychotherapy

Question 23

__________ groups help members work through issues and transitions inherent with aging in order to lessen feelings of fear and loneliness.

A) Adjustment
B) Reminiscing
C) Beneficial
D) Life review

Question 24

A distinct difference in group leadership skills when working with elderly persons includes

A) recognizing the importance of linking the present to a meaningful past.
B) imagining your own life at this stage of development.
C) being a listener and encouraging supporter.
D) All of the above.

Question 25

Most unsuccessful groups for older persons fail due to

A) inappropriate topics.
B) lack of structure.
C) inappropriate member selection.
D) All of the above.

Question 26

Group leaders working with an elderly population should have a

A) respect for older people.
B) desire to learn from older people.
C) healthy attitude regarding their own eventual aging and death.
D) All of the above.

Question 27

When working with an elderly population it is important that you remain aware of

A) your feelings regarding this group.
B) how you feel about your own mortality.
C) what stereotypical thinking patterns you hold.
D) All of the above.

Question 28

When the group setting is supportive, it can assist the older adult in

A) working through concerns.
B) regaining control of life.
C) reactivating social interaction.
D) All of the above.

Question 29

Group counseling and psychotherapy are the most common treatment modalities for persons with

A) behavioral issues.
B) learning disorders.
C) addictions.
D) social skill deficits.

Question 30

All of the following goals are pertinent and appropriate for an addictions group EXCEPT

A) gaining insight into motivations for the addiction.
B) learning ways to change others' addictive behaviors.
C) accepting and feeling previously ignored emotions.
D) learning new ways of behaving without the substance.

Question 31

Describe the responsibilities of the professional counselor in working with the parents of children who they are seeing in a group.

Question 32

Why are group experiences helpful for adolescents?

Question 33

Describe some of the problem behaviors that may be seen when working with adolescents, and how group leaders can handle resistance.

Question 34

Describe how group leaders can handle issues inherent with involuntary group membership.

Question 35

How would you establish a group that is reflective of and validating to a child's development?

Question 36

What characteristics do group leaders need to be effective when working with adolescents?

Question 37

Explain why it is important to be thoroughly familiar with the pertinent ethical guidelines when working with adolescents.

Question 38

What are the primary issues that young adults face? What are the primary issues of middle adulthood?

Question 39

Describe the differences and similarities between men and women participating in groups.

Question 40

Describe the primary concerns and issues addressed in group counseling with elderly individuals.

Question 41

What are the benefits for older individuals participating in group work?

Question 42

What skills and characteristics do group leaders who work with older individuals need in order to be effective?

Question 43

Describe the benefits of group work for individuals struggling with addictions. Why is this treatment modality so helpful?

Question 44

Identify and discuss primary goals of addictions group work.