TEST BANK GROUPS PROCESS AND PRACTICE 10TH
EDITION COREY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
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1. Which stage of group development involves members
testing boundaries and establishing roles?
A. Termination
B. Norming
C. Forming
D. Storming
Rationale: This stage is characterized by conflict, resistance,
and role clarification as members adjust to one another.
Correct answer: D. Storming
2. The primary goal of the “forming” stage is to:
A. Resolve conflicts
B. Establish cohesion and understanding
C. Define tasks and orient members
D. Evaluate outcomes
Rationale: Forming focuses on orientation, introductions, and
initial structure.
Correct answer: C. Define tasks and orient members
3. In group counseling, “cohesion” refers to:
,A. The leader’s authority
B. The degree of attraction and unity among members
C. The number of sessions completed
D. The diversity of group members
Rationale: Cohesion reflects bonding, trust, and connection
within the group.
Correct answer: B. The degree of attraction and unity among
members
4. A leader who shares decision-making and encourages
participation is using which leadership style?
A. Autocratic
B. Laissez-faire
C. Democratic
D. Authoritarian
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves shared power and
collaboration.
Correct answer: C. Democratic
5. The termination stage of a group is primarily focused on:
A. Role assignment
B. Conflict resolution
C. Ending sessions and processing experiences
D. Establishing rules
Rationale: Termination involves closure, evaluation, and
,emotional processing.
Correct answer: C. Ending sessions and processing experiences
6. A “task group” is best defined as a group that:
A. Focuses on emotional healing only
B. Exists for social interaction
C. Works toward a specific goal or objective
D. Has no leadership structure
Rationale: Task groups are goal-oriented and structured.
Correct answer: C. Works toward a specific goal or objective
7. Which factor most strongly contributes to group cohesion?
A. Strict leadership control
B. Shared goals and trust
C. Large group size
D. Frequent rule changes
Rationale: Shared purpose and trust strengthen unity.
Correct answer: B. Shared goals and trust
8. “Universality” in group counseling refers to:
A. Leader dominance
B. Members sharing identical backgrounds
C. Realizing others have similar experiences
D. Group termination process
, Rationale: Members feel less isolated when they realize shared
struggles.
Correct answer: C. Realizing others have similar experiences
9. Which is a common risk in poorly facilitated group
discussions?
A. Increased cohesion
B. Groupthink
C. Improved decision-making
D. Higher trust levels
Rationale: Groupthink reduces critical thinking and encourages
conformity.
Correct answer: B. Groupthink
10. The role of a group facilitator is to primarily:
A. Control all decisions
B. Guide interaction and maintain structure
C. Replace group members’ opinions
D. Avoid participation
Rationale: Facilitators support process, not dominate it.
Correct answer: B. Guide interaction and maintain structure
11. Which is NOT a characteristic of an effective group leader?
EDITION COREY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) Q&A 2026
|INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which stage of group development involves members
testing boundaries and establishing roles?
A. Termination
B. Norming
C. Forming
D. Storming
Rationale: This stage is characterized by conflict, resistance,
and role clarification as members adjust to one another.
Correct answer: D. Storming
2. The primary goal of the “forming” stage is to:
A. Resolve conflicts
B. Establish cohesion and understanding
C. Define tasks and orient members
D. Evaluate outcomes
Rationale: Forming focuses on orientation, introductions, and
initial structure.
Correct answer: C. Define tasks and orient members
3. In group counseling, “cohesion” refers to:
,A. The leader’s authority
B. The degree of attraction and unity among members
C. The number of sessions completed
D. The diversity of group members
Rationale: Cohesion reflects bonding, trust, and connection
within the group.
Correct answer: B. The degree of attraction and unity among
members
4. A leader who shares decision-making and encourages
participation is using which leadership style?
A. Autocratic
B. Laissez-faire
C. Democratic
D. Authoritarian
Rationale: Democratic leadership involves shared power and
collaboration.
Correct answer: C. Democratic
5. The termination stage of a group is primarily focused on:
A. Role assignment
B. Conflict resolution
C. Ending sessions and processing experiences
D. Establishing rules
Rationale: Termination involves closure, evaluation, and
,emotional processing.
Correct answer: C. Ending sessions and processing experiences
6. A “task group” is best defined as a group that:
A. Focuses on emotional healing only
B. Exists for social interaction
C. Works toward a specific goal or objective
D. Has no leadership structure
Rationale: Task groups are goal-oriented and structured.
Correct answer: C. Works toward a specific goal or objective
7. Which factor most strongly contributes to group cohesion?
A. Strict leadership control
B. Shared goals and trust
C. Large group size
D. Frequent rule changes
Rationale: Shared purpose and trust strengthen unity.
Correct answer: B. Shared goals and trust
8. “Universality” in group counseling refers to:
A. Leader dominance
B. Members sharing identical backgrounds
C. Realizing others have similar experiences
D. Group termination process
, Rationale: Members feel less isolated when they realize shared
struggles.
Correct answer: C. Realizing others have similar experiences
9. Which is a common risk in poorly facilitated group
discussions?
A. Increased cohesion
B. Groupthink
C. Improved decision-making
D. Higher trust levels
Rationale: Groupthink reduces critical thinking and encourages
conformity.
Correct answer: B. Groupthink
10. The role of a group facilitator is to primarily:
A. Control all decisions
B. Guide interaction and maintain structure
C. Replace group members’ opinions
D. Avoid participation
Rationale: Facilitators support process, not dominate it.
Correct answer: B. Guide interaction and maintain structure
11. Which is NOT a characteristic of an effective group leader?
