Test Bank: Groups: Process and Practice, 10th Edition by Corey
- Chapters 1-11, 9781305865709 | Rationals Included
What is one of the most important rights that group members have? - ANSWER: informed consent
What can be learned in a group despite the group members being forced to be there? - ANSWER:
Genuine feedback and encouragement from members and leaders can help involuntary members to
become more involved.
Possible risks of Groups include: - ANSWER: - Misuse of power by leader.
- Self-disclosure can sometimes be misused by members.
- Maintaining confidentiality is a risk.
- Scapegoating may occur.
- Confontation may be misused.
T?F: Misuse of power is a significant risk factor. - ANSWER: True
Which of the following techniques would be considered unethical:
A. Techniques that are unfamiliar
B. Techniques that enhance power
C. Techniques to pressure members to participate
D. All of the above. - ANSWER: D. All of the above
To lessen the risks of nonconstructive confrontation, leaders can: - ANSWER: model the type of
confrontation that focuses on specific behaviors & avoids judgments of members.
Sometimes adjustments have to be made in order to give people latitude to be themselves and be
true to their cultures and certain beliefs that define them. - ANSWER: True
_________ can help you to understand why your personal values are entering into your professional
work in an inappropriate way. - ANSWER: b. Supervision or personal counseling
What does Dr. Corey suggest is one of the most important tools to help you become an effective and
competent group leader? - ANSWER: participating in training workshops
___________________is a process of presenting basic information about a group to potential group
participants to assist them in deciding whether to enter the group and how to participate in it. -
ANSWER: informed consent process
Informed consent is a one time event. - ANSWER: False
__________ can be used to facilitate the movement of a group and to deepen and intensify certain
feelings. - ANSWER: group techniques
Which of the following is NOT considered a sexuality minority? - ANSWER: d. Heterosexual
__________, having adequate training or experience, is one of the major ethical issues in group work.
- ANSWER: Competence
What can a group leader do to minimize the psychological risks that are associated with participation
in a group? - ANSWER: a. The leader can develop an invitational style as opposed to a pushy or
dictatorial style.
, ______ is based on the idea that society gives individual and groups fair treatment. - ANSWER: Social
Justice
The concept of _____ ______ is based on the idea that society gives individuals and groups fair
treatment and an equal share of benefits, resources, and opportunities. - ANSWER: Social Justice
__________ has/have a set of core knowledge competencies and skill competencies that provide the
foundation on which specialized training is built. - ANSWER: Professional Organizations.
Which of the statements pertaining to confidentiality in group work is NOT TRUE? - ANSWER: b.
Breaches of confidentiality are never unintentional.
Clinical issues: - ANSWER: involve using professional judgement to act in accordance with ethical and
legal mandates.
Although it is common practice to combine __________ in group work courses, doing so requires
educators to address a number of ethical considerations, such as learning to work effectively within
the context of multiple roles. - ANSWER: d. the didactic and experiential aspects of learning
According to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA): - ANSWER: a. best practice requires
school counselors to notify parents or guardians that their children are participating in a group.
With regard to the ethical aspects of working with values in groups: - ANSWER: c. group work should
help members clarify their beliefs and examine options that are most congruent with their own value
system.
The exploration of cultural differences within a group context: - ANSWER: a. does not always end in
resolution of those differences.
The concept of _________________is based on the idea that society gives individuals and groups fair
treatment and an equal share of benefits, resources, and opportunities. - ANSWER: social justice
__________ consists of departing from the "standard of care"; that is, breaching the therapist's duty
in providing what is determined as commonly accepted practices of others in the profession that
leads to injury to the client. - ANSWER: Negligence
The key to avoiding __________ is to maintain reasonable, ordinary, and prudent practices. -
ANSWER: a malpractice suit
________ is a process of presenting basic information about group treatment - ANSWER: a. Informed
consent
Informed consent is best thought of as: - ANSWER: a. an ongoing process.
When group participation is mandatory much effort needs to be directed toward clearly and fully
informing members of:
a. the nature and goals of the group.
b. procedures that will be used.
c. All of these choices.
d. the rights of members to decline certain activities. - ANSWER: c. All of these choices.
Which of the following statements is true regarding group members' freedom to withdraw from a
group? - ANSWER: c. It is a good policy for a leader to discuss the possible risks involved in leaving the
group prematurely.
- Chapters 1-11, 9781305865709 | Rationals Included
What is one of the most important rights that group members have? - ANSWER: informed consent
What can be learned in a group despite the group members being forced to be there? - ANSWER:
Genuine feedback and encouragement from members and leaders can help involuntary members to
become more involved.
Possible risks of Groups include: - ANSWER: - Misuse of power by leader.
- Self-disclosure can sometimes be misused by members.
- Maintaining confidentiality is a risk.
- Scapegoating may occur.
- Confontation may be misused.
T?F: Misuse of power is a significant risk factor. - ANSWER: True
Which of the following techniques would be considered unethical:
A. Techniques that are unfamiliar
B. Techniques that enhance power
C. Techniques to pressure members to participate
D. All of the above. - ANSWER: D. All of the above
To lessen the risks of nonconstructive confrontation, leaders can: - ANSWER: model the type of
confrontation that focuses on specific behaviors & avoids judgments of members.
Sometimes adjustments have to be made in order to give people latitude to be themselves and be
true to their cultures and certain beliefs that define them. - ANSWER: True
_________ can help you to understand why your personal values are entering into your professional
work in an inappropriate way. - ANSWER: b. Supervision or personal counseling
What does Dr. Corey suggest is one of the most important tools to help you become an effective and
competent group leader? - ANSWER: participating in training workshops
___________________is a process of presenting basic information about a group to potential group
participants to assist them in deciding whether to enter the group and how to participate in it. -
ANSWER: informed consent process
Informed consent is a one time event. - ANSWER: False
__________ can be used to facilitate the movement of a group and to deepen and intensify certain
feelings. - ANSWER: group techniques
Which of the following is NOT considered a sexuality minority? - ANSWER: d. Heterosexual
__________, having adequate training or experience, is one of the major ethical issues in group work.
- ANSWER: Competence
What can a group leader do to minimize the psychological risks that are associated with participation
in a group? - ANSWER: a. The leader can develop an invitational style as opposed to a pushy or
dictatorial style.
, ______ is based on the idea that society gives individual and groups fair treatment. - ANSWER: Social
Justice
The concept of _____ ______ is based on the idea that society gives individuals and groups fair
treatment and an equal share of benefits, resources, and opportunities. - ANSWER: Social Justice
__________ has/have a set of core knowledge competencies and skill competencies that provide the
foundation on which specialized training is built. - ANSWER: Professional Organizations.
Which of the statements pertaining to confidentiality in group work is NOT TRUE? - ANSWER: b.
Breaches of confidentiality are never unintentional.
Clinical issues: - ANSWER: involve using professional judgement to act in accordance with ethical and
legal mandates.
Although it is common practice to combine __________ in group work courses, doing so requires
educators to address a number of ethical considerations, such as learning to work effectively within
the context of multiple roles. - ANSWER: d. the didactic and experiential aspects of learning
According to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA): - ANSWER: a. best practice requires
school counselors to notify parents or guardians that their children are participating in a group.
With regard to the ethical aspects of working with values in groups: - ANSWER: c. group work should
help members clarify their beliefs and examine options that are most congruent with their own value
system.
The exploration of cultural differences within a group context: - ANSWER: a. does not always end in
resolution of those differences.
The concept of _________________is based on the idea that society gives individuals and groups fair
treatment and an equal share of benefits, resources, and opportunities. - ANSWER: social justice
__________ consists of departing from the "standard of care"; that is, breaching the therapist's duty
in providing what is determined as commonly accepted practices of others in the profession that
leads to injury to the client. - ANSWER: Negligence
The key to avoiding __________ is to maintain reasonable, ordinary, and prudent practices. -
ANSWER: a malpractice suit
________ is a process of presenting basic information about group treatment - ANSWER: a. Informed
consent
Informed consent is best thought of as: - ANSWER: a. an ongoing process.
When group participation is mandatory much effort needs to be directed toward clearly and fully
informing members of:
a. the nature and goals of the group.
b. procedures that will be used.
c. All of these choices.
d. the rights of members to decline certain activities. - ANSWER: c. All of these choices.
Which of the following statements is true regarding group members' freedom to withdraw from a
group? - ANSWER: c. It is a good policy for a leader to discuss the possible risks involved in leaving the
group prematurely.
