HSCO 511 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY QUIZ 1 Group Dynamics and Development, (80 out of 80)

Quiz: Group Dynamics and Development The quiz: Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 2: Week 2. Attempt History Score for this quiz: 80 out of 80 Question 1 2 / 2 pts Cohesion enhances group performance when it increases tolerance for other members’ shortcomings. the norms of the group support high rates of productivity. groups are working on cognitive, rather than physical, tasks. it is based on attraction rather than task commitment. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT one of Jacobs et al.’s perspectives on the relationship between content and process in a group meeting? Process refers to the purpose and task of the group whereas content refers to the dynamics and therapeutic forces in the group. The leader may emphasize one or the other depending on the type of group and the stage it is in. A group that focuses too much on process may never reach any meaningful depth. A group that focuses too much on content may miss out on the benefits of interacting with and learning from each other. Question 3 2 / 2 pts HSCO 511 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY QUIZ 1 GROUP DYNAMICS AND DEVELOPMENT Group formation is influenced significantly by all these factors EXCEPT the personality characteristics of individuals who may become members. situational forces that promote affiliation among individuals. interpersonal forces that promote attraction among individuals. the political views of those seeking group membership. Question 4 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT identified by Jacobs et al. as a potential problem for a group? The leader skipping from topic to topic Members expressing their feelings Members trying to dominate the discussion Members who are withdrawn, participating minimally, and/or attending sporadically Question 5 2 / 2 pts Which of the following statement is true? Studies suggest that groups substantially influence their members. Many people live their entire lives without being a part of a group. In ancient times, people were more individualistic than group-oriented. Very little is known about groups and their processes. Question 6 2 / 2 pts If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed, he or she should discuss with the group why the change might be helpful. make the change without informing the members. make sure the new direction is established within a single session. cutting off members who are frustrated or confused about the change. Question 7 2 / 2 pts According to Jacobs et al., which of the following can be a MISTAKE with regard to group rules? Spending a short amount of time explaining the rules Deciding on the rules and informing the members of what they are Discussing the rules as they become relevant in the group Making up the rules as a group decision activity Question 8 2 / 2 pts When a group is formally organized in a hierarchical structure, the informal structure will always be hierarchical as well. there will be more high status persons than low status persons. certain individuals in the group have more status than others. the informal structure will probably be egalitarian. Question 9 2 / 2 pts Which of the following qualities is typically found in a social (or secondary) group? Members are strongly committed to the group and rarely leave the group once they join it. The members know each other very well and share intimate details with one another. The group meets only briefly, and then disperses and does not reassemble. The members interact with one another over an extended period of time. Question 10 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT essential to pre-group planning? Determining when the group will meet Determining who the members should be Determining who should choose the rules for the group Determining how many sessions the group will meet Question 11 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is FALSE regarding ethical group practices? The leader should practice within his/her own skill limits. inform members that confidentiality cannot be guaranteed in group. practice beyond his/her level of training to stretch his/her skill level. avoid engaging in business relationships with group members. Question 12 2 / 2 pts Social comparison theory argues people join groups because of their need for information concerning social reality. their dependence on others for the satisfaction of their esteem needs. evolutionary pressures. the attractiveness of group members. Question 13 2 / 2 pts During the beginning stage of a counseling group, when a member brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the leader should listen quietly in case this topic is more relevant than the original topic of the group. ask the “off-track” member to leave the group. ask the members to vote on which topic they want to focus on. redirect the conversation back to the topic the members were asked to address. Question 14 2 / 2 pts If there are group members who are not clear about the group’s purpose, the following is recommended, EXCEPT discussing the problem openly in group. asking those members to redirect the group. meeting with confused members separately. reiterating the purpose whenever necessary. Question 15 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT a common group planning mistake? Including too many exercises and/or not enough time for processing them Choosing activities, exercises, or topics that are unrelated to the purpose of the group Allowing too much or too little time for warm-up Considering the flow of the session and the sequencing of exercises Question 16 2 / 2 pts An interactionist approach to roles argues they are negotiated and modified throughout the course of the group's interactions. stable since they are planned in advance. based on psychological needs for hierarchy and consistency. defined by the personalities of the individuals who are in the group. Question 17 2 / 2 pts Experts who study group development generally believe that conflict is destructive to groups and must be avoided. conflict always yields positive effects. conflict is an unavoidable aspect of group interaction and necessary for achieving group cohesion. absence of conflict is usually a sign that group members are highly involved and motivated. Question 18 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is task-focused rather than relationship-focused? Offering a good solution to a problem the group faces Complimenting a group member after a presentation Asking the group members if they are happy with the decision Feeling anger toward a coworker Question 19 2 / 2 pts _____ norms articulate what people should avoid doing; _____ norms articulate what people typically do. Proscriptive; descriptive Prescriptive; proscriptive Descriptive; injunctive Injunctive; prescriptive Question 20 2 / 2 pts Which is a characteristic of norms? They are only held individually by group members. They set the standards for expected behaviors. They are never taken for granted by members. They are flexible and change rapidly over time as new members join the group. Question 21 2 / 2 pts Coworkers, sports teams, and study groups are ______ while audiences, bystanders and crowds are ______ . collectives; primary groups categories; collectives social groups; collectives primary groups; social groups Question 22 2 / 2 pts To set a positive tone in the first session of the group, the leader should let members talk as much as they want to. start by reviewing group rules. get everyone to share something. reduce expectations about the group. Question 23 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is NOT associated with “second session let down?” Less excitement than in the initial session Confusion about the group norms Anxiety about participating in the group Different energy within and between members Question 24 2 / 2 pts All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT: Conducting a 30-45 minute warm-up activity Using a round to check-in with members Having a new member introduce himself/herself to the group Reviewing the previous session Question 25 2 / 2 pts Most roles fit into one of two broad categories: _____ roles and _____ roles. leader; follower open; closed task; relationship centralized; decentralized Question 26 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group? Each session must have a purpose A group may have more than one purpose The purpose of a group may change over time When the leader keeps the purpose of the group tentative, the group is more effective Question 27 2 / 2 pts According to Jacobs et al., the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the leader’s attitude. members’ level of commitment. adequacy of the setting. clarity of purpose. Question 28 2 / 2 pts During what stage do members share what they’ve learned and how they have changed as a result of group membership? Beginning or Forming Transition or Storming Middle or Working Closing or Ending Question 29 2 / 2 pts Which exercise is NOT appropriate to use in the first session of a group? Dyad Round Empty chair Sentence completion Question 30 2 / 2 pts Which of the following does NOT characterize an advantage of group work? Learning from others by listening to them Receiving feedback from multiple sources Feeling a sense of belonging with others who share similar concerns Making less-than-optimal counseling services available where there is a shortage of counselors Question 31 2 / 2 pts Which of the following is TRUE about member screening? Screening must be completed prior to the first group session. How prospective members are likely to influence other members and interact with them is not a consideration when screening. Screening should always be done, regardless of the type of group. Ideally, the leader should screen prospective group members. Question 32 2 / 2 pts All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT Setting a positive tone Asking members to share a lot of deep, personal information Clarifying the purpose of the group Helping members get over initial uneasiness about the group Question 33 2 / 2 pts In a social skills group for adolescents, the leader uses exercises to help members learn skills to improve peer relationships. Which leadership style is being utilized? Interpersonal and group directed Intrapersonal and group directed Interpersonal and leader directed Intrapersonal and leader directed Question 34 2 / 2 pts To become effective, Jacobs et al. recommend that new group leaders set counseling theory aside. lead small education, discussion, support, or task groups on topics they are knowledgeable about. lead difficult groups first to quickly gain experience. use the group he or she is leading to work on his/her unresolved issues. Question 35 2 / 2 pts In a therapy group, members expect everyone to communicate and share their thoughts and feelings. All members agree on informal rules regarding who should talk and for how long. This group has high levels of _____ compatibility. minimax originator inclusion interchange Question 36 2 / 2 pts Explaining how the group will be conducted and the role of the group leader will accomplish the following, EXCEPT help the group to function more smoothly. ease the tension members feel about participating. allow the members to form expectations about the leader. prevent a second-session let down. Question 37 2 / 2 pts Goal-focused team work is _____ cohesion whereas liking for a group is _____ cohesion. emotional; structural social; structural task; social emotional; social Question 38 2 / 2 pts Roland decides that he wants to do more for the group. He starts helping other members by taking on some of their work and organizing fund raisers. Donald is providing _____ support. instrumental informational emotional spiritual Question 39 2 / 2 pts For groups with a culturally diverse membership, this stage may last longer because members may be uncomfortable with one another? Beginning or Forming Transition or Storming Middle or Working Closing or Ending Question 40 2 / 2 pts Which one illustrates the multilevel nature of cohesion? When members no longer feel emotionally connected to one another, the group is not cohesive. A highly productive group marked by low levels of integrated teamwork does not qualify as being cohesive. Cohesion is based on attraction and teamwork. The members of a cohesive group like each other as individuals, but they also express liking for the group as a whole. Quiz Score: 80 out of 80