Question 1

The process of __________ encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others.
A) selective feedback
B) interpersonal feedback
C) confrontive feedback
D) aggressive feedback

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal feedback is a process that encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others. It focuses on how individuals interact within a group, aiming to improve communication, understanding, and relationships among members.

Question 2

During the initial stage, interventions are aimed at providing encouragement. During the working stage, the leader will:
A) encourage the member to identify ways in which he or she has already inhibited him or herself because of fear of judgment
B) provide encouragement, but try not to push the member to connect with other members
C) look for ways to involve the entire group in a member's work
D) limit the amount of depth the member is allowed to share so other members do not feel the burden of sharing

Accepted Answer

During the working stage of group interventions, the leader focuses on deepening the engagement and involvement of all members. This includes looking for ways to involve the entire group in a member's work, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

Question 3

Like __________, group leaders need to teach participants how to give and receive feedback.
A) confidentiality
B) self-disclosure
C) informed consent
D) feedback

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure is relevant in this context because it involves sharing personal information, experiences, or feelings as a way to foster openness and trust within a group, which is essential for effective feedback exchange.

Question 4

Members may become more aware of their apprehensions as they experience the group process. As the group moves through the stages:
A) the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will likely be different.
B) the leader's relationship with individual members will become more superficial, and the leader's interventions will not change.
C) the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper, but the leader's interventions will not change at all.
D) the leader's relationship with individual members will become deeper and the leader's interventions will likely be different.

Accepted Answer

As a group progresses, the leader's understanding of and relationship with individual members typically deepens, allowing for more tailored and effective interventions. This evolution is natural as trust and familiarity grow within the group setting.

Question 5

There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.
A) plan to terminate
B) self-disclose
C) explain confidentiality
D) explain informed consent

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure by a leader is context-dependent and varies based on the situation, making it the option without a steadfast rule.

Question 6

Characteristics of a cohesive group include all of the following EXCEPT :
A) support
B) a lack of bonding
C) mutuality within the group
D) a sense of belonging

Accepted Answer

A cohesive group is characterized by strong bonds among its members, mutual support, a sense of belonging, and shared goals or values. Therefore, "a lack of bonding" is not a characteristic of a cohesive group, making it the correct choice.

Question 7

During the working stage, which of the following would NOT be a journal prompt given by the leaders?
A) What have you observed that demonstrates that a high level of trust or cohesion between group members has developed?
B) What patterns of communication do you see happening in this stage of the group?
C) What is your understanding of confidentiality and informed consent?
D) How are members and the leaders handling conflicts that occur in the group?

Accepted Answer

During the working stage of group development, the focus is on deepening relationships, enhancing trust and cohesion, and working on the group's goals. A prompt about confidentiality and informed consent, like option C, is more likely to be discussed during the initial or orientation stage of group development, where establishing ground rules and expectations is key.

Question 8

Which critical issue can be described as members deciding to disclose themselves in a significant and appropriate way, or they can choose to remain hidden out of fear?
A) disclosure versus anonymity
B) authenticity versus guardedness.
C) spontaneity versus control
D) acceptance versus rejection

Accepted Answer

Disclosure versus anonymity refers to the decision of individuals in a group to either open up and share personal information (disclose themselves) or to keep their identities and personal information hidden (remain anonymous) due to fear or other reasons.

Question 9

Which critical issue can be described as the members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity?
A) disclosure versus anonymity
B) authenticity versus guardedness
C) spontaneity versus control
D) acceptance versus rejection

Accepted Answer

The critical issue described as members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity directly corresponds to "acceptance versus rejection." This issue involves the tension between being accepted or rejected by the group, which is a fundamental aspect of group dynamics and interpersonal relationships within the group.

Question 10

__________ is a valuable concept and it can be a unifying force for group members.
A) Cohesion
B) Confrontation
C) Subgrouping
D) A breach of confidentiality

Accepted Answer

Cohesion refers to the bond that integrates members of a group, fostering unity and commitment among them. It is considered valuable because it enhances group performance, satisfaction, and stability.

Question 11

__________ is a form of feedback that is a basic part of a productive group, and also of any healthy relationship.
A) A challenging attack
B) Confidentiality
C) Constructive confrontation
D) Nonconstructive confrontation

Accepted Answer

Constructive confrontation is a form of feedback that is essential for the productivity and health of a group or relationship. It involves addressing issues directly and positively, aiming for resolution and improvement, rather than avoiding problems or addressing them in harmful ways.

Question 12

In an incest survivor group, most members were relieved that the leaders did not __________ whether they had or had not been survivors themselves because they believed they would
Have been protective of the leaders and this would have limited members' ability to lean on
The leaders for support.
A) conceal
B) mask
C) cover
D) disclose

Accepted Answer

The word "disclose" means to reveal or make known, which fits the context where the leaders did not reveal whether they were survivors themselves. This allowed members to lean on them for support without feeling protective.

Question 13

A healing capacity develops within the group as members increasingly experience __________ of who they are.
A) mistrust
B) dislike
C) non-acceptance
D) acceptance

Accepted Answer

A healing capacity develops within a group as members increasingly experience acceptance of who they are, fostering a supportive and understanding environment.

Question 14

Which critical issue can be described as expecting group participants to make the choice to
Relinquish some of their controlled and rehearsed ways and allow themselves to respond
More spontaneously to events of the moment?
A) disclosure versus anonymity
B) authenticity versus guardedness
C) spontaneity versus control
D) acceptance versus rejection.

Accepted Answer

The critical issue described is "spontaneity versus control," which involves participants being encouraged to move away from their controlled, rehearsed behaviors and respond more spontaneously to the present moment's events.

Question 15

It is important to meet with your co-leader throughout the duration of the group. Which of the following is not a topic to discuss that is particularly relevant to the working stage?
A) Ongoing evaluation of the group
B) Initial balance of responsibility
C) Discussion of techniques
D) Self-disclosure issues

Accepted Answer

Initial balance of responsibility is typically discussed during the initial or planning stages of a group, not during the working stage. The working stage focuses on the progress and dynamics of the group, including ongoing evaluation, techniques, and self-disclosure issues.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a group behavior that tends to manifest during the working stage?
A) There is more dependence on the leader for direction and more eye contact directed toward the leader as members talk.
B) Members are provided with both support and challenge
C) The leader employs a variety of therapeutic interventions designed for further self-exploration and that lead to experimentation with new behavior
D) Members increasingly interact with one another in more direct ways

Accepted Answer

During the working stage of group development, members tend to become more independent and interact more with each other rather than depending more on the leader for direction. Choices B, C, and D are characteristic behaviors of the working stage, where members support and challenge each other, the leader uses therapeutic interventions, and members interact more directly with one another.

Question 17

__________ occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another.
A) Confidentiality
B) Informed Consent
C) Feedback
D) Termination

Accepted Answer

Feedback occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another, facilitating personal growth and change.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of a working group?
A) Most members feel a sense of inclusion, and excluded members are invited to become more active.
B) Mistrust is evidenced by an undercurrent of unexpressed hostility.
C) Goals are fuzzy, abstract, and general.
D) Fragmentation exists; members feel distant from one another

Accepted Answer

Most members feel a sense of inclusion, and excluded members are invited to become more active.

Question 19

The __________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage.
A) introductions
B) termination
C) therapeutic factors
D) abstract understanding

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic factors are the elements within group therapy that contribute to improvement and healing in participants. These factors, such as instillation of hope, universality, and imparting information, are present to varying extents throughout all stages of a group's development but are most prominently observed and utilized during the working stage, where group members actively engage with each other to address and work through their issues.

Question 20

During the working stage, co-leaders can make it a practice to devote some time to appraising the direction the group is taking and __________.
A) its understanding of informed consent
B) its level of productivity
C) its understanding of confidentiality
D) introducing each diverse member

Accepted Answer

During the working stage, it's important for co-leaders to assess the group's level of productivity to ensure that the group is effectively progressing towards its goals. This involves evaluating how well the group is working together and achieving its objectives, rather than focusing solely on procedural aspects like informed consent, confidentiality, or member introductions, which are typically addressed at earlier stages.

Quiz 8: Working Stage of a Group

The process of __________ encourages members to accept responsibility for the outcomes of a group and for changing the style in which they relate to others.

During the initial stage, interventions are aimed at providing encouragement. During the working stage, the leader will:

Like __________, group leaders need to teach participants how to give and receive feedback.

Members may become more aware of their apprehensions as they experience the group process. As the group moves through the stages:

There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.

Characteristics of a cohesive group include all of the following EXCEPT :

During the working stage, which of the following would NOT be a journal prompt given by the leaders?

Which critical issue can be described as members deciding to disclose themselves in a significant and appropriate way, or they can choose to remain hidden out of fear?

Which critical issue can be described as the members frequently dealing with the acceptance-rejection polarity?

__________ is a valuable concept and it can be a unifying force for group members.

__________ is a form of feedback that is a basic part of a productive group, and also of any healthy relationship.

In an incest survivor group, most members were relieved that the leaders did not __________ whether they had or had not been survivors themselves because they believed they would Have been protective of the leaders and this would have limited members' ability to lean on The leaders for support.

A healing capacity develops within the group as members increasingly experience __________ of who they are.

Which critical issue can be described as expecting group participants to make the choice to Relinquish some of their controlled and rehearsed ways and allow themselves to respond More spontaneously to events of the moment?

It is important to meet with your co-leader throughout the duration of the group. Which of the following is not a topic to discuss that is particularly relevant to the working stage?

Which of the following is NOT a group behavior that tends to manifest during the working stage?

__________ occurs when group members or leaders share their observations and personal reactions regarding the behavior of another.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a working group?

The __________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage.

During the working stage, co-leaders can make it a practice to devote some time to appraising the direction the group is taking and __________.