Question 1

The text described _____ as a national self-help organization for heart surgery patients and their families.

Accepted Answer

Mended Hearts is a national self-help organization dedicated to providing support to heart surgery patients and their families.

Question 2

Self-help groups can be part of a large, well-organized, national organization or small, grassroots affiliations unrelated to external structures.

Accepted Answer

Self-help groups can vary in size and organization, ranging from large, nationally recognized organizations to small, informal, grassroots groups that operate independently of external structures.

Question 3

Lifestyle organizations provide support for members who have a major chronic disease or condition.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The online database described in the text that consists of over 1,000 self-help support groups for health, mental health, addictions, abuse, disabilities, parenting, caregiver concerns, and other stressful life situations is titled

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A) American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse. This database is known for its comprehensive listing of self-help support groups covering a wide range of health, mental health, addictions, abuse, disabilities, parenting, caregiver concerns, and other life stressors.

Question 5

Reissman cited all the following distinctive characteristics of self-help groups except

Accepted Answer

Self-help groups are characterized by their emphasis on shared experiences, revolving leadership, and optimism about the ability to change. They typically do not have a competitive orientation, which is why D is the correct answer.

Question 6

In successful self-help groups, members have an internal understanding of the problem and are highly motivated and dedicated to finding ways to help themselves and their fellow sufferers.

Accepted Answer

Successful self-help groups often consist of members who share a deep understanding of their common problem and exhibit high levels of motivation and dedication towards not only improving their own situation but also in assisting others within the group to cope with or overcome similar challenges.

Question 7

Altruism involves members becoming aware that they are not alone in having the problem they face.

Accepted Answer

Altruism refers to the selfless concern for the well-being of others, without necessarily involving members becoming aware of shared problems.

Question 8

Powell's classification of self-help groups included Toughlove as an example of a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

Toughlove is classified as a significant-other organization because it focuses on helping the family members and friends of individuals with behavioral issues, rather than the individuals themselves.

Question 9

According to Katz and Bender's classification of self-help groups, an organization for ex-drug addicts would be an example of which classification of groups?

Accepted Answer

"Rock-bottom" groups are characterized by their focus on individuals who have reached a low point due to a specific issue, such as addiction, and are seeking support to recover or change their lives. An organization for ex-drug addicts fits this description as it typically provides support and resources for individuals looking to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about Alcoholics Anonymous?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholics Anonymous does not require members to believe in God; it is a spiritual program that encourages belief in a higher power, which can be interpreted in various ways.

Question 11

Alvin Toffler's term for the emphasis on the consumer being both a producer of help and a producer of services in self-help groups is

Accepted Answer

Toffler coined the term "prosumer" to describe the blending of the roles of producer and consumer, indicating that in some contexts, individuals can be both consumers and producers, especially in self-help groups and similar participatory environments.

Question 12

Powell's classification of self-help groups included Alcoholics Anonymous as an example of a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

Powell's classification of self-help groups categorizes Alcoholics Anonymous as a "habit-disturbance" organization, focusing on individuals seeking to change specific habits or behaviors, such as alcohol addiction.

Question 13

Mended Hearts is a national organization for heart surgery patients and their families.

Accepted Answer

Mended Hearts is a national organization that offers support to heart surgery patients and their families, providing resources, education, and a community for those affected by heart disease.

Question 14

Borman cited all of the following therapeutic factors of direct service self-help groups except

Accepted Answer

Regeneration is not typically cited as a therapeutic factor in direct service self-help groups according to Borman.

Question 15

Al-Anon is an example of a significant-other organization.

Accepted Answer

Al-Anon is an organization specifically designed to help the families and friends of alcoholics, making it a significant-other organization focused on supporting those affected by someone else's drinking problem.

Question 16

Which of the following self-help groups is an intergenerational group that advocates for the elderly?

Accepted Answer

The Gray Panthers is an organization known for advocating for the rights and well-being of older adults, making it an intergenerational group focused on issues affecting the elderly.

Question 17

The term to describe how a helper gains psychological rewards by helping others is

Accepted Answer

The helper-therapy principle suggests that helpers can benefit psychologically from their acts of helping, gaining personal insights, emotional healing, and improved interpersonal skills.

Question 18

Self-help groups emphasize the esteem and professionalism of the identified group leader.

Accepted Answer

Self-help groups typically emphasize mutual support and shared experience among members rather than the leadership of a professional or an expert.

Question 19

According to Katz and Bender's classification of self-help groups, Gamblers Anonymous would be an example of which classification of groups?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Katz and Bender's classification of...

Question 20

Powell's classification of self-help groups included the Spina Bifida Association as an example of a_____ organization.

Accepted Answer

Powell's classification of self-help groups categorizes the Spina Bifida Association under "physical handicap" because it is an organization that focuses on supporting individuals with a specific physical disability, in this case, spina bifida.

Quiz 8: Self-Help Groups