NURS 661 EXAM 2 SUCCESS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FOR AN A+
Group leader Dr. Hsu is screening potential group members. What stage is Dr.
Hsu's group in?
formation stage
In counseling groups, goals are often rooted in which type of culture?
individualistic
When leading a group, Dr. Suliman is very conscious of their behavior because
Dr. Suliman is aware that group
participants may, consciously or unconsciously, follow their example. Dr.
Suliman is concerned about which of the
following?
modeling
Lex is part of a counseling group and notices that sometimes group members
leave and sometimes new members join
the group. Lex is most likely in which type of group?
an open group
The major tasks for participants in the initial stages of groups include which of
the following?
deciding how active to be in the group
Who, among the following, is most likely to exhibit defensive behaviors?
Silva, who didn't really want to join the group in the first place
The initial stage is best described as a time of which of these?
orientation and exploration
When dealing with resistance, the group leader should consider which of the
following?
Whether the behavior might reflect culturally expected reluctance to participate.
According to the text, intermember conflict is often the result of which of these?
transference
Which stage is generally characterized by increased anxiety and defensiveness?
,transition stage
When conflict occurs in a group, what is the most productive response?
recognize the conflict and address it directly
Which of the following is a characteristic of the transition stage?
Members learn how to express themselves in a healthy way.
One of the major challenges group leaders face during the transition stage is
which of the following?
determining when and how to intervene
When dealing with members who are reluctant to deal with fear and anxiety,
group leaders should adopt which of the
following strategies?
invite and encourage participation
When dealing with problematic behaviors, the group leader should do which of
the following?
examine their initial reaction before responding
List and discuss three reasons why group leaders should screen potential group
members.
Doing so is an ethical obligation.
It enables leaders to identify who will benefit from group participation and who may
be a detriment.
It helps protect group members from potential harm.
When groups are open, it helps the leader determine if the potential member will fit
in with current group members.
It enables the group leader to identify people who are unsuited to group work, like
those who are actively psychotic or lack the cognitive skills to participate.
It helps the leader understand the potential participants and what they want from
groups.
It provides the potential participants with information about the group.
Discuss two ways how you, as a group leader, might create trust within the
group.
, Careful selection of members and efforts to make sure that the group is appropriate
for them are very important to establishing trust.
The way in which the leader presents the ground rules of the group can help establish
trust. Leaders who show that they are interested in the welfare of individual members
and of the group as a whole engender trust.
Talking about matters such as the rights of participants, the necessity of
confidentiality, the diversity that exists within the group, and the need for respecting
others demonstrates that the leader has a serious attitude toward the group and values
the rights of the individual.
Your text identifies the major responsibilities of leaders during the orientation
and exploration stage. Identify and
discuss two of these responsibilities.
Modeling: The group leader sets the tone and shapes the norms by the attitudes and
behaviors they model in the group.
Helping Identify Goals: Group leaders help members identify, clarify, and develop
meaningful goals and thus encourage their involvement in and commitment to the
group.
Division of Responsibility: A basic issue that group leaders must consider is
responsibility for the direction and outcome of the group. By encouraging
participants to accept some of this responsibility themselves, group leaders help them
become invested in outcomes.
Structuring: Structuring exists on a continuum. The leader's theoretical orientation,
the type of group, and the membership population are some factors that determine
the amount and type of structuring employed. Providing therapeutic structuring is
particularly important during the initial stage when members are typically confused
about what behavior is expected in the group and are therefore anxious.
Working in the Here-and-Now: During the initial stage of a group, it is particularly
important to pay attention to here-and-now reactions and teach members the
importance of sharing these reactions with one another.
ANSWERS FOR AN A+
Group leader Dr. Hsu is screening potential group members. What stage is Dr.
Hsu's group in?
formation stage
In counseling groups, goals are often rooted in which type of culture?
individualistic
When leading a group, Dr. Suliman is very conscious of their behavior because
Dr. Suliman is aware that group
participants may, consciously or unconsciously, follow their example. Dr.
Suliman is concerned about which of the
following?
modeling
Lex is part of a counseling group and notices that sometimes group members
leave and sometimes new members join
the group. Lex is most likely in which type of group?
an open group
The major tasks for participants in the initial stages of groups include which of
the following?
deciding how active to be in the group
Who, among the following, is most likely to exhibit defensive behaviors?
Silva, who didn't really want to join the group in the first place
The initial stage is best described as a time of which of these?
orientation and exploration
When dealing with resistance, the group leader should consider which of the
following?
Whether the behavior might reflect culturally expected reluctance to participate.
According to the text, intermember conflict is often the result of which of these?
transference
Which stage is generally characterized by increased anxiety and defensiveness?
,transition stage
When conflict occurs in a group, what is the most productive response?
recognize the conflict and address it directly
Which of the following is a characteristic of the transition stage?
Members learn how to express themselves in a healthy way.
One of the major challenges group leaders face during the transition stage is
which of the following?
determining when and how to intervene
When dealing with members who are reluctant to deal with fear and anxiety,
group leaders should adopt which of the
following strategies?
invite and encourage participation
When dealing with problematic behaviors, the group leader should do which of
the following?
examine their initial reaction before responding
List and discuss three reasons why group leaders should screen potential group
members.
Doing so is an ethical obligation.
It enables leaders to identify who will benefit from group participation and who may
be a detriment.
It helps protect group members from potential harm.
When groups are open, it helps the leader determine if the potential member will fit
in with current group members.
It enables the group leader to identify people who are unsuited to group work, like
those who are actively psychotic or lack the cognitive skills to participate.
It helps the leader understand the potential participants and what they want from
groups.
It provides the potential participants with information about the group.
Discuss two ways how you, as a group leader, might create trust within the
group.
, Careful selection of members and efforts to make sure that the group is appropriate
for them are very important to establishing trust.
The way in which the leader presents the ground rules of the group can help establish
trust. Leaders who show that they are interested in the welfare of individual members
and of the group as a whole engender trust.
Talking about matters such as the rights of participants, the necessity of
confidentiality, the diversity that exists within the group, and the need for respecting
others demonstrates that the leader has a serious attitude toward the group and values
the rights of the individual.
Your text identifies the major responsibilities of leaders during the orientation
and exploration stage. Identify and
discuss two of these responsibilities.
Modeling: The group leader sets the tone and shapes the norms by the attitudes and
behaviors they model in the group.
Helping Identify Goals: Group leaders help members identify, clarify, and develop
meaningful goals and thus encourage their involvement in and commitment to the
group.
Division of Responsibility: A basic issue that group leaders must consider is
responsibility for the direction and outcome of the group. By encouraging
participants to accept some of this responsibility themselves, group leaders help them
become invested in outcomes.
Structuring: Structuring exists on a continuum. The leader's theoretical orientation,
the type of group, and the membership population are some factors that determine
the amount and type of structuring employed. Providing therapeutic structuring is
particularly important during the initial stage when members are typically confused
about what behavior is expected in the group and are therefore anxious.
Working in the Here-and-Now: During the initial stage of a group, it is particularly
important to pay attention to here-and-now reactions and teach members the
importance of sharing these reactions with one another.
