Deck 12: Ethical Issues in Group Work

Question 1

ASGW addresses both ______________ in their guidelines for training group workers and various other guidelines to increase their knowledge and skills in developing competence in addressing both these issues.

A) knowledge and skill
B) liability and skill
C) multiculturalism and social justice
D) knowledge and liability

Answer 1

C

Question 2

People with traumatic brain injuries,paranoid individuals,hypochondriacs,acutely psychotic individuals,and antisocial personalities are considered poor candidates for a

A) heterogeneous outpatient intensive therapy group.
B) inpatient therapy group.
C) group dealing with specific issues such as addiction,brain injuries,personality disorders,and psychosis.
D) specific group created for their specific issue.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The fact that groups can be powerful catalysts for ____________ means that they can also be risky.

A) skill competencies
B) personal change
C) professional codes
D) didactic course work

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Potential drawbacks to the coleadership model include all of the following EXCEPT

A) leaders who complement and balance each other.
B) competition between leaders.
C) overdependence on the coleader.
D) ineffective communication.

Question 5

____________ refers to "the fair and equitable distribution of power,resources,and obligations in society to all people,regardless of race,gender,ability,status,sexual orientation,and religious or spiritual background."

A) Confidentiality
B) Diversity
C) Informed consent
D) Social justice

Question 6

When participation in a group is part of a counseling master's program,safeguards must be in place to manage boundaries and reduce the risk of harm to students.These safeguards include all of the following EXCEPT

A) systematic instructor self-reflection.
B) exhibit problematic behaviors.
C) informed consent of students.
D) self-disclosure training.

Question 7

In addition to learning about ethical decision-making regarding dilemmas encountered in group work,three other experiences are suggested as adjuncts to a training program for group workers.Which of the following is NOT one of these experiences?

A) Personal experience in a self-exploration group
B) Survey of evidence-based practice
C) Personal (individual)psychotherapy
D) Observing group therapy sessions

Question 8

Groups remain a powerful intervention tool

A) primarily for school-aged children and adolescents.
B) primarily for adults dealing with a host of issues and stressors.
C) primarily for older adults dealing with geriatric concerns.
D) across the life span,positively impacting childhood,adult,and geriatric disorders.

Question 9

Group leaders need to attend to all of the following EXCEPT

A) their own individual development.
B) their development as a coleading team.
C) the development of the group they are facilitating.
D) there is no specific issue to which group leaders should attend.

Question 10

The ___________ phase of group work may be the one that leaders handle most ineptly.

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

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the characteristics of diversity sensitive group work?

A) Group counselors establish norms that accept,value,and respect cultural differences.
B) Group counselors respect the roles of family and community hierarchies within a client's culture.
C) Group counselors treat all members as if they are the same and have the same values.
D) Group counselors acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effectively working with the diverse range of members in their groups.

Question 12

Research in group counseling and psychotherapy notes that evidence-based practice reflects a commitment to what works,not on what theory applies.Groups should incorporate three pillars,which include all of the following EXCEPT

A) clinician expertise.
B) client characteristics.
C) best available evidence.
D) frequent use of behavioral techniques.

Question 13

Group workers must remain current and increase their knowledge and skills through specific activities.These include all of the following EXCEPT

A) continuing education.
B) watching the news every day for global information.
C) participation in various personal and professional development activities.
D) supervision.

Question 14

Dan and Rachel have been assigned to work together as coleaders of an anxiety disorders group.In order to be effective models for their group members,they should

A) seek supervision only if issues arise between them.
B) explore their personal beliefs and perspectives about cofacilitation.
C) inspire each other by competing with each other to develop the most creative techniques.
D) depend heavily on each other.

Question 15

Which of the statements below is TRUE about the informed consent process in groups?

A) There is no such thing as providing too much information to group members at one time.
B) Experienced group members have the responsibility of ensuring that new members become aware of their rights and responsibilities as group participants.
C) Clients should be informed at the outset that informed consent is an ongoing process and that various aspects of the consent process may need to be revisited at different stages of a group.
D) A very lengthy informed consent process that emphasizes the legalistic aspects of group work is ideal.

Question 16

_____________ are basic for group workers who hope to practice ethically and responsibly.

A) Techniques and theory
B) Status and privilege
C) Social justice and advocacy competencies
D) Influence and outcome

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE in regards to group ethics?

A) As a rule,group leaders should conduct only those types of groups for which they have been trained.
B) The legal concept of privileged communication applies in group settings the same as it applies to individual sessions.
C) Group leaders are not obliged to inform psychiatric hospital patients that they are documenting group sessions.
D) Parents and guardians have the legal right to all communications that have occurred in groups for minors.

Question 18

____________ is a process of presenting basic information about group treatment to potential group members to enable them to decide whether or not to join a group.

A) Confidentiality
B) Diversity
C) Informed consent
D) Social justice

Question 19

Gail feels like she has not accomplished what she wanted in her therapy group and has decided to leave.Gail's therapist needs to

A) encourage her to explain why she wants to leave to other group members.
B) encourage her to leave before her negative attitude affects other members of the group.
C) put undue pressure on her to stay in group.
D) encourage other members to pressure her to stay.

Question 20

With respect to confidentiality,group leaders have a responsibility to do all of the following EXCEPT

A) clearly define what it means and its limits.
B) explain its importance.
C) inform members of the difficulties involved in enforcing it.
D) explain it is not mandatory,but a voluntary process.

Question 21

Legal limits of confidentiality in a group setting do NOT include which of the following?

A) If a member poses a danger to themselves or others
B) When a counselor is working under supervision and discusses a client with the supervisor
C) If a counselor suspects child or elder abuse
D) When mandated by a court to release information

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of group supervision?

A) Supervising several group leaders at one time can be ineffective.
B) Group supervision increases the skill development of trainees.
C) Group supervision is of paramount importance in training group leaders as well as in monitoring the quality of care of those who participate.
D) Group supervision provides trainees with many experiential opportunities to learn about the process and development of a group.

Question 23

The authors believe that some type of screening,which involves interviewing and evaluating potential members,should be employed to select suitable members for a group.What question needs to be pondered when screening prospective group members?

A) If I do not allow this person to become a member of this group,what consequences may I face as a leader?
B) Is it appropriate for this person to become a participant in this type of group,with this leader,at this time?
C) Do I like this person?
D) What are the odds that this person will make the dynamics interesting in this particular group?

Question 24

Voluntary participation is an important beginning point for a successful group experience._____________ in a group raises a different set of ethical issues and the negative attitudes of some members can contaminate the entire group experience.

A) Voluntary participation
B) Supported participation
C) Mandatory participation
D) Group norms

Question 25

__________ is an evidence-based practice that monitors client change and identifies modifications needed to enhance the therapeutic endeavor.

A) Feedback-informed treatment
B) Practice-based evidence
C) Evidence-based practice
D) Termination

Question 26

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Since confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in a group,it is not an ethical issue for group practitioners.
B) Confidentiality is a concern for therapists holding group psychotherapy,but not for those running other types of groups.
C) Groups are invariably determined to be less effective than individual psychotherapy in helping clients.
D) The ethical,legal,and professional aspects of confidentiality have a different application in group situations.

Question 27

The development of multicultural and cross-cultural competence for group psychotherapists has emerged as a/an

A) option,but not a necessity.
B) ethical imperative.
C) lower priority than it used to be.
D) reason to extend training programs by an extra year.

Question 28

Neglecting the process of _____________ can easily leave the members with unfinished work and will limit opportunities for them to conceptualize what they learned from a group experience.

A) informed consent
B) termination
C) practice-based evidence
D) evidence-based practice

Question 29

Ethical practice demands that group practitioners inform prospective participants of the potential risks involved in the group experience and reduce unnecessary psychological risks.A variety of factors or events result in members having a negative group experience.Which of the following is NOT a factor or event?

A) Leader support
B) Premature pressure to disclose
C) Aggressive leadership style
D) Lack of clarity about group norms

Question 30

How do the authors describe their approach to orienting group members to the group experience before it begins?

A) They provide minimal structure and little discussion of group guidelines and expectations.
B) They avoid a discussion of fears so as to not scare timid members.
C) They explore the members' expectations,clarify goals and objectives,discuss procedural details,explore the possible risks and values of group participation,and discuss guidelines for getting the most from a group experience.
D) They avoid discussing the limitations of group work so as to not diminish the power of the group experience.

Question 31

When ______________ in a student arises,the group counselor-educator has multiple responsibilities to limit the risk of harm: to the individual student,to the other students in the experiential group,and to the training program.

A) appropriate behavior
B) proper boundaries
C) problematic behavior
D) healthy self-exploration

Question 32

Implications of group members and their therapists communicating with each other online,and when group members communicate with other members via social media,include all of the following EXCEPT

A) increased risk of breach of confidentiality.
B) increased risk of breach of privacy.
C) lack of technological skills and knowledge to protect information that is intended to remain private creates a risk of making this information public for all to see.
D) addressing parameters of online behavior through informed consent and establishing ground rules regarding members' commitment to avoid posting pictures,comments,or any type of confidential information about other members online.

Question 33

_____________ uses data generated from clients during treatment to inform the process and outcome of treatment.

A) Practice-based evidence
B) Evidence-based practice
C) Follow-up
D) Termination

Question 34

If you possess _____________,you are likely to misinterpret patterns of behavior displayed by group members who are culturally different from you.

A) social justice
B) confidentiality
C) informed consent
D) cultural tunnel vision

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT included in the ethical guidelines for acquiring diversity and multicultural competence in group practice?

A) Group counselors strive to increase their awareness of their own multicultural identity and how their race,ethnicity,socioeconomic class,migration status,ability,age,gender identity and expression,sexual orientation,and religion and spirituality are influenced by their life experiences and histories.
B) Group counselors acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for effectively working with the diverse range of members in their groups.
C) Group counselors do not consider the impact of adverse social,environmental,and political factors in assessing problems and designing interventions.
D) Group counselors increase their awareness of how myths,stereotypes,and assumptions they learned by living in society influence their work in facilitating groups.