Groups Theory & Practice - Study Set (Groups Process & Practice by Corey)

Training for individuals in Task Group leadership involves all of the following broad subject areas except for:

Conflict resolution

A protocol of standards that sets forth core competencies for practitioners has been devised by

The Association for Specialist in Group Work

Jennifer is a 19-year-old emotionally stable college student, but her grades have started to suffer. Her parents suspect alcohol abuse, though they have no proof. They would like her referred to a group that addresses the risks of alcoholism in teenagers. The appropriate group setting would be:

Psycho-educational

Dylan has participated in a court-appointed psycho-educational group designed to address anger management issues. It can be assumed that he filled out an assessment questionnaire:

During intake and upon program completion

Warm-up -> action -> closure is beneficial in helping to achieve and maintain the balance between:

Content and process

A view of a counseling group will typically show a population composed of:

Diverse individuals with a similar problem/issue

Dan, a 34-year-old homosexual construction worker; April, a 21-year-old heterosexual single parent; and Sylvester, a 57-year-old Air Force retiree who underwent a blood-transfusion two years ago have all been recently diagnosed as HIV-positive. All need to address the issues of coping and "getting on with life." The appropriate setting for achieving this goal would be:

A counseling group

In a psycho-educational group, the leader's main undertaking is to administer ___________ and create an atmosphere that cultivates _____________.

Instruction/learning

Chelsea, a 15-year-old has been diagnosed with bulimia. She reports that she is depressed, sees herself as overweight — though she is categorized by her doctors as being underweight — and is experiencing feelings of worthlessness. She would most likely be found in which type of therapy?

Psychotherapy

Financial concerns, the advent and increased frequency of managed-care structuring and cutbacks in resources have all led to the increased necessity of:

Brief groups

A group of servicemen and women witnessed a training accident in which comrades were killed and others were left horribly maimed. Many are reporting the effects of being emotionally traumatized. The treatment of choice for these individuals would most likely be a group that:

Is time limited

Shapiro (2010) states his belief that the future of BGT (Brief Group Treatment) hinges primarily on:

Training of leaders

A leader is facilitating a group of diverse individuals — diverse in terms of nationality, race, ethnicity and age. The leader should:

Openly discuss his or her worldview and its impact on the group process, even at the risk of alienating some

Solomon is an African-American counselee in your group. Quiet and withdrawn initially, he is quickly coming out of his shell. From a multicultural view, however, you must be aware that his race makes him more likely to:

Terminate counseling earlier than certain other groups of people

People from specific cultures may be more inclined to turn to all of the following except _______ in order to address areas of concern:

A psychologist

Which of the following is not a recommended avenue of addressing concerns inherent in counseling others from cultures of which we are not members?

Dismissing oneself from leading a group which we believe contains a member or members toward whom we hold strong negative feelings

Jabir is a Muslim counselee. His counselor is unaware of many aspects of Muslim life, beliefs, etc. Teaching his counselor about these aspects of his life is, according to experts, likely to make him feel:

Frustrated

Finding a list of reading sources where one can increase his or her base of knowledge regarding a diverse group:

Can be found in The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW). Can increase professional competence.

A competent therapist remains ___________ in the counseling process while maintaining openness about ___________.

Invested/outcomes

In order to learn more about cultural aspects of diverse clients, therapists should do all of the following except:

Ask many questions that necessitate clarification

A new group leader, whether new to the profession or straight out of school, can bring which strength to the table to compensate for his or her lack of experience?

A. Recent educational aspects of training that are less likely to be forgotten

B. Less likely burnout

C. A fresh perspective

D. Less preconceived notions and biases

C. A fresh perspective

Jasmine is leading her first group. Things are not going according to plan. As prolonged periods of silence follow, one after another, she must learn:

A. Ways in which to eliminate these uncomfortable moments

B. Measures to take to keep conversation going

C. That silence, though uncomfortable, is to be expected

D. That she must speak when silence prevails

C. That silence, though uncomfortable, is to be expected

DeLucia-Waack and Fauth consider ____________ to be most critical in the development of skilled, competent leaders of therapeutic groups?

Supervision

Jefferson has been leading a counseling group for the past three weeks. Several issues have surfaced, issues that his training has not directly addressed. He could/should:

A. Put the issue on hold until he consults with others who are more knowledgeable; it's the responsible thing to do

B. Trust his instincts; it's the courageous thing to do

C. Tell the counselees that he is stumped; it's the human thing to do

D. Ignore the issue as there are other topics that need to be discussed

B. Trust his instincts; it's the courageous thing to do

A behavior in which a group counselor addresses issues by setting an example of himself or herself is known as:

Modeling

Brett is 10 minutes away from his second counseling session. The group members have been expressing strong emotions ranging from anger to feelings of betrayal, pain to jealousy. Although he knows that he must be present, aware and empathic in terms of their situations, he remembers the voice of his supervisor in his head: "Avoid the risk of ______________ with your clients."

Over-identifying

Self-revelation on the part of the counselor should be used with group members:

A. Sparingly

B. Often, as it is a particularly effective tool for getting clients to open up

C. Spontaneously and only as the situation calls for

D. Never; it detracts from the clients' issues that should remain the paramount focus of therapeutic sessions

C. Spontaneously and only as the situation calls for

"You always take Jenny's side. You're a racist! I can't believe somebody as dumb as you could become a therapist!" As the group leader, it's time for you to respond; all eyes are on you.

A. The situation calls for you to respond forcefully

B. Only with a firm response can you maintain authority

C. The situation demands a non-defensive response

D. According to experts (Baker, 2003), a warning should be issued, whereby a repeated outburst will result in removal from the group

C. The situation demands a non-defensive response

By means of cultural influences, asking an African-American to "tone things down" can often be construed by the party as all of the following except:

A. Racist

B. Offensive

C. Insulting

D. Appropriate only if the counselor is of the same race

D. Appropriate only if the counselor is of the same race

Frances is recently divorced. She weeps openly and often. As a counselor and group leader, you too have gone through a painful divorce. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate response?

A. "I know exactly what you are going through."

B. "The emotions you are experiencing might be more common than you think."

C. "Would you like to talk more about your reactions?"

D. "Can I explain to you how I coped with my similar situation?"

A. "I know exactly what you are going through."

When utilizing __________ in groups, it is particularly important to gauge the members' non-verbal reactions:

A. Humor

B. Role-play

C. Modeling

D. Suggestiveness

A. Humor

The verbal reiteration of what a second individual has stated — for purposes of clarification and so the other person can see that both of you understand the point — is known as:

A. Therapeutic repetition

B. Rehashing

C. Reflecting

D. Interpreting

C. Reflecting

Anthony states: "Since the accident left me paralyzed, I'm unable to walk. Imagine what it's like being a productive worker one day and being at home confined to a wheelchair now!" Which of the following is an appropriate reaction of the counselor utilizing the principle of clarifying?

A. "Anthony, you really sound as if you are at wit's end."

B. "You seem to sound angry and frustrated at not being able to work anymore. This is a normal reaction to someone in your situation."

C. "A lot has changed Anthony. You've been injured and can no longer work. We'll help you get better."

D. "Anthony, not only have you been severely injured. You are now left paralyzed. Your life has been altered in many ways, and I sense the frustration which you are feeling."

D. "Anthony, not only have you been severely injured. You are now left paralyzed. Your life has been altered in many ways, and I sense the frustration which you are feeling."

Alan and Arturo, members of a counseling group, have expressed similar feelings of inadequacy following divorce. Sensing this, the leader attempts to foster a line of communication regarding the commonality of the issue between these members. This attempt to build cohesiveness and interaction is known as:

A. Bridging

B. Linking

C. Mutuality

D. Mutual support

B. Linking

Isabella continually refers to "Kyle" in what often prove to be lengthy tangents regarding her college years. The name itself evokes a high degree of passion. The group leader can/should:

A. Cut off the conversation as being irrelevant

B. Ask the counselee politely to return to the "here and now"

C. Ask the counselee how this person relates to present issues

D. Ask the counselee to break confidentiality in order to discuss personal aspects of Kyle

C. Ask the counselee how this person relates to present issues

A factor to be aware of when terminating a group is the members' potential feelings/fears of __________.

A. Relapse

B. Decompensation

C. Loss

D. Repression

C. Loss

A stated disadvantage of the co-leadership model is:

A. Differences in power and privilege among leaders

B. Increased burnout

C. Counter-transference

D. Competition

D. Competition

Studies have determined that group therapy is:

A. Equally or, in some cases more, effective than individual therapy

B. Less effective than individual therapy, though more financially feasible

C. Less effective than individual therapy though more popular

D. Equal in effectiveness when compared to group therapy

A. Equally or, in some cases more, effective than individual therapy

Yalom (2005b) advocates a nontraditional view of __________ in terms of increasing the effectiveness of counselors and group leaders:

A. Continuing education

B. Research

C. Theories

D. Clinical training

B. Research

Which of the following represents the paramount level of obligation for a counselor to report instances of suspected child abuse to authorities:

Legal

Brabender (2006) describes the epitome of group therapist excellence as being the attainment of ____________.

Moral excellence

Which of the following options are not recommended ways for George, a new therapist, to maintain a proper level of professional ethics throughout his career?

Consulting with colleagues/consulting and reviewing his college texts periodically

___________ advocates that informed consent subjects such as therapeutic goals, theoretical orientation and length of treatment should be addressed after initial therapy has taken place.

Pomerantz

Which of the following is not recommended in the ASGW "Best Practice Guidelines" pertaining to informed consent?

Risks associated with therapy

Which of the following scenarios would be least likely to include a limitation in client confidentiality?

Psycho-educational drug-prevention counseling

Mason has been ordered to attend mandatory counseling for anger management. He is defensive, rebellious and uncooperative. Which of the following statements is accurate?

Counselee distrust should be treated with respect

Which of the following can greatly reduce the risk of a counselee withdrawing from a group prematurely?

Proper screening

Donna, a rehabilitation counseling participant, suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) four months ago. Feeling "much better," she is intent on going on a river rafting trip this weekend. The group leader is obligated to:

Caution Donna regarding dangers and consequences

Experts warn of the potentially "______________" effect of the power and prestige which group leaders hold:

Intoxicating

Which of the following is recommended in order to dissuade group members from divulging confidential information?

A written contract

ACA guidelines state that "counselors ...[must] avoid imposing values that are ______________ _____ counseling goals."

Inconsistent with

A majority of those in the counseling profession subscribe to a "white word-view." This statement is:

Reality according to Debiak

A counselor meets with a client who is wearing the traditional garb associated with a particular religious group. The counselor holds a negative view of this group's beliefs in certain matters. The counselor must, as a first step:

Become aware of and explore the potential reasons for the bias

Due to oppression and discrimination that many diverse members of counseling groups have faced, it is recommended that the group be a place where the subject of ___________________ can be openly explored.

Imbalance of Power

Chung and Bemak (2012) present their view that "one cornerstone of doing multicultural social justice work" is:

Courage

A comprehensive and widely cited listing of characteristics, behaviors and attributes of effective group counselors pertaining to sexually diverse clients has been published by:

The Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)

In its essence, a theory is:

A general framework that provides structure and direction

Tamara is beginning the process of integrating theories into an approach that she hopes to find effective and useful. It is recommended that she consider each of the following except:

Her weaknesses and limitations

The interaction between what individuals think and how those thoughts influence and affect feelings and behavior can best be described as one of:

Reciprocity

Focusing on the feelings and emotions of group members is to pay particular attention to the:

Affective domain

The quality of the __________________ is crucial in ensuring successful therapeutic outcomes.

Therapeutic relationship

The therapeutic domain considered most important for bringing about change is:

Behavioral

According to Hubble, Duncan, Miller and Wampold (2012), a positive ______________ is one of the strongest predictors of a positive therapeutic outcome.

Alliance

The stated goal of psychotherapy is the _______________ of the personality through a

Reconstruction

Psychoanalytic theory stresses the examination of the subject's first _________ years of life:

six

Wolfgang has just consulted with his supervisor. He is concerned that his own objectivity is being compromised because of his own personal feelings and emotions toward his client and their relationship. He sees the client much as he saw his own abusive father. Wolfgang is experiencing:

Counter-transference

Adlerian theory sees the main factor that influences people as ____________.

Societal

Which of the following is not a hallmark of the Adlerian therapeutic approach as it pertains to the therapist-client relationship?

Interdependence

Therapy modes represented under the umbrella of Relationship-Oriented Approaches include all of the following except:

Rational-emotive

Emotions associated with death, dying, mortality and loneliness are concepts strongly interwoven into which therapeutic approach??

Existential

Tyrone is interested in exploring additional types of therapeutic approaches in order to expand his repertoire. He expresses interest in a more client-centered approach. His supervisor suggests looking into writings of ____________.

Carl Rogers

The re-creation of situations that individuals experienced — situations that were difficult or not properly dealt with — in order to experience them in the here-and-now, is a hallmark of:

Psychodrama

The fundamental goals of Behavioral Therapy are to increase ____________ and create new conditions that are conducive to the fostering of _____________.

Choices/learning

Which of the following activities do not represent a treatment approach of Behavior Therapy?

Expressive arts

The elimination of negative self-talk, faulty and negative emotional responses and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors is fundamental to:

Rational-Emotive Therapy

The "W" and "P" of the WDEP model of Reality Therapy refer to:

Wants/Planning

Whether a proposed group will be long term or short term is ____________ important when devising an initial proposal, _____________:

Sometimes/unless the group is to be of limited and planned duration

The "R" which describes the stated purpose for forming a therapeutic group is:

Rationale

Which of the following is not considered a practical consideration when forming a therapeutic group?

A. The actual location (building, neighborhood, town, etc.)

How absenteeism will be dealt with

Marcy has proposed a group aimed at adolescents who are struggling in the post-divorce life of their parents. Marcy is a highly experienced social worker who has been practicing for more than a decade at the same community center. Which of the following is not true?

As a social worker with seniority, Marcy will probably not need authorization to start the group. Her track record and experience should speak for themselves

To get the group started, Marcy may find herself up against the wall. In terms of her professional peers and administrators, she may find herself assuming the role of all the following except:

Voter

A clearly spelled-out statement on group participation presented to members before the group commences would be particularly important when:

The group is court-mandated

A particularly comprehensive guideline for group formation, recruiting and the dissemination of information to group members has been formulated by:

The Association for Specialists in Group Work

Juan has informed his interagency colleagues that his proposal for a PTSD group has been authorized, and he is seeking clients. His colleagues may:

Publicize and recruit but not screen potential members

Potential additional weight, when screening group prospects must be given to those who are deemed "difficult" as they:

Might be the ones who need the group the most

When a group prospect is coming from individual therapy, is a release form necessary for consultation with the individual therapist?

Yes, without exception

Preliminary screening for a group-therapy candidate should allow for which most comprehensive scenario:

For the candidate to be interviewed by all leaders and be given the opportunity himself or herself to interview the leaders

Which of the following is of paramount concern when screening and selecting potential group members

The ability to benefit from the group

Group therapy is not recommended (contra-indicated) for all the following except:

Those with a history of violent tendencies

Liz has been screened for potential group membership. She fits all criteria; however, she seems to lack the desire to participate. In the eyes of the leader Jacque, she just doesn't seem to "want" it enough. Which of the following should be considered?

This should be a factor; the desire to make positive change is deemed highly important

Candice has decided not to accept Roger into her group. After breaking the news, which of the following is considered the most ethically appropriate and most inclusive response?

A. "Roger, I'll keep you in mind for other groups which might be more appropriate. Let me show you out."

Roger, other groups will come along, and we'll keep you in mind. However, I see the frustration you are feeling. Would you like to talk about those feelings?"

A group of parents meets weekly at the local community center to discuss divorce. The optimal size for this group would probably be:

Eight to ten

A group has been set up for in-patient psychiatric patients, patients who are relatively low-functioning. The group, ideally, should meet:

Daily, for short sessions

An excellent reference point for factors to be considered in inpatient therapy groups is:

Inpatient Group Psychotherapy (Yalom)

A fundamental concern when choosing a meeting place for a group is:

Sound conduction within the building

Which should be considered non-negotiable in a group with co-leaders? (this answer may not be correct)

Task are divided proportionately among the leaders and both leaders screen applicants

Two crucial tasks inherent in the initial stage of group therapy are orientation and ______________.

Exploration

Bernie, in a very early session of a counseling group, expresses emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, uncertainty to hope. Looking to his therapist, Bernie's progress will hinge on the perceived level of ____________ which he feels.

Trust

Ambiguity and lack of a structured approach in groups often lead to:

Anxiety

In certain circumstances, there is hesitancy among members of certain racial and ethnic groups to discuss personal matters with members of groups perceived to be more dominant. A term that may be used to describe this defensive phenomenon is:

Healthy paranoia