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NSG 209 TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027
BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Group - ANSWER--individuals who share interest, values, norms,
purpose
membership by chance, choice or circumstance
Group function - ANSWER--socialization/culture
support/member security
task completion/many minds better than 1
camaraderie/common interest
info share/learn from each other
normative influence/learn from other behavior
empowerment/power in numbers
governance/rules for bigger organization
Types of Groups - ANSWER--task groups, teaching groups, supportive-
therapeutic groups, self-help groups
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Task group - ANSWER--created by management to accomplish certain
organizational goals
Teaching groups - ANSWER--the focus is to convey knowledge and
information to a number of individuals
Supportive/therapeutic groups - ANSWER--prevent future upsets by
teaching participants effective ways of dealing with emotional stress
arising from situational or developmental crises
Therapeutic groups - ANSWER--are based to a lesser extent on theory.
The focus is on group relations, interactions among group members,
and the consideration of a selected issue.
Group therapy - ANSWER--therapy conducted with groups rather than
individuals, permitting therapeutic benefits from group interaction
Self-help groups - ANSWER--a group composed of people who have
similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or
counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and
emotional support
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Physical conditions that influence group dynamics - ANSWER--Seating:
Best when there is no barrier between the members; for example, a
circle of chairs is better than chairs set around a table.
Size: Size of the group makes a difference in the interaction among
members; seven or eight members provide a favorable climate for
optimal group interaction and relationship development.
membership: open, closed, open ended, closed ended
Group Member Roles - ANSWER--aggressor, seducer, monopolizer,
blocker, dominator, mute or silent member
Aggressor - ANSWER--negativism and hostility, sarcastic
Seducer - ANSWER--Shares intimate details about self with group; is the
least reluctant of the group to do so; may frighten others in the group
and inhibit group progress with excessive premature self-disclosure
Monopolizer - ANSWER--Maintains control of the group by dominating
the conversation
Blocker - ANSWER--Resists group efforts; demonstrates rigid and
sometimes irrational behaviors that impede group progress
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Dominator - ANSWER--manipulates teammates to acquire control and
power
Mute or silent member - ANSWER--Does not participate verbally;
remains silent for a variety of reasons—may feel uncomfortable with
self-disclosure or may be seeking attention through silence
Yalom's Curative Factors - ANSWER--Instillation of hope, universality,
altruism, interpersonal learning, self understanding and insight,
existential learning, catharsis, group cohesiveness, family re-
enactment, guidance, and identification
Instillation of hope - ANSWER--seeing successful people who have
overcome situations similar to one's own
Universality - ANSWER--individuals come to realize that they are not
alone in the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing
Imparting information - ANSWER--Knowledge is gained through formal
instruction as well as the sharing of advice and suggestions among
group members
Altruism - ANSWER--unselfish concern for the welfare of others
NSG 209 TEST FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM 20262027
BANK 2 VERSIONS QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
Group - ANSWER--individuals who share interest, values, norms,
purpose
membership by chance, choice or circumstance
Group function - ANSWER--socialization/culture
support/member security
task completion/many minds better than 1
camaraderie/common interest
info share/learn from each other
normative influence/learn from other behavior
empowerment/power in numbers
governance/rules for bigger organization
Types of Groups - ANSWER--task groups, teaching groups, supportive-
therapeutic groups, self-help groups
,2|Page
Task group - ANSWER--created by management to accomplish certain
organizational goals
Teaching groups - ANSWER--the focus is to convey knowledge and
information to a number of individuals
Supportive/therapeutic groups - ANSWER--prevent future upsets by
teaching participants effective ways of dealing with emotional stress
arising from situational or developmental crises
Therapeutic groups - ANSWER--are based to a lesser extent on theory.
The focus is on group relations, interactions among group members,
and the consideration of a selected issue.
Group therapy - ANSWER--therapy conducted with groups rather than
individuals, permitting therapeutic benefits from group interaction
Self-help groups - ANSWER--a group composed of people who have
similar problems and who meet together without a therapist or
counselor for the purpose of discussion, problem solving, and social and
emotional support
,3|Page
Physical conditions that influence group dynamics - ANSWER--Seating:
Best when there is no barrier between the members; for example, a
circle of chairs is better than chairs set around a table.
Size: Size of the group makes a difference in the interaction among
members; seven or eight members provide a favorable climate for
optimal group interaction and relationship development.
membership: open, closed, open ended, closed ended
Group Member Roles - ANSWER--aggressor, seducer, monopolizer,
blocker, dominator, mute or silent member
Aggressor - ANSWER--negativism and hostility, sarcastic
Seducer - ANSWER--Shares intimate details about self with group; is the
least reluctant of the group to do so; may frighten others in the group
and inhibit group progress with excessive premature self-disclosure
Monopolizer - ANSWER--Maintains control of the group by dominating
the conversation
Blocker - ANSWER--Resists group efforts; demonstrates rigid and
sometimes irrational behaviors that impede group progress
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Dominator - ANSWER--manipulates teammates to acquire control and
power
Mute or silent member - ANSWER--Does not participate verbally;
remains silent for a variety of reasons—may feel uncomfortable with
self-disclosure or may be seeking attention through silence
Yalom's Curative Factors - ANSWER--Instillation of hope, universality,
altruism, interpersonal learning, self understanding and insight,
existential learning, catharsis, group cohesiveness, family re-
enactment, guidance, and identification
Instillation of hope - ANSWER--seeing successful people who have
overcome situations similar to one's own
Universality - ANSWER--individuals come to realize that they are not
alone in the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing
Imparting information - ANSWER--Knowledge is gained through formal
instruction as well as the sharing of advice and suggestions among
group members
Altruism - ANSWER--unselfish concern for the welfare of others
