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NURS 661 - EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST RELEASE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (71)
(Being able to intervene effectively, without attacking anyone, when members
BLOCKING engage in counterproductive behaviors). Intervening to stop counter productive
group behavior
(Intuitively sensing the subjective world of others in a group, being able to adopt the
frame of reference of others, and communicating this understanding to clients so
EMPATHIZING
they feel understood). The aim is to foster trust in the therapeutic relationship; to
communicate understanding; to encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
(Appraising the ongoing group process and the individual and group dynamics). The
EVALUATING aim is to promote better self-awareness and understanding of group movement
and direction
(Helping members clarify their own goals and take steps to reach them). Opening up
FACILITATING clear and direct communication within the group; helping members assume
increasing responsibility for the group's direction
(Providing information to members in such a way that they can use it to make
GIVING FEEDBACK constructive behavior changes). Expression of concrete and honest reactions based
on observation of members' behaviors
(Being able to work cooperatively with members so that there is an alignment
between members goals and leader goals, being able to assist members in
GOAL SETTING
establishing concrete goals). Planning specific goals for the group process and
helping participants define concrete and meaningful goals
(Demonstrating an active stance in intervening in a group at appropriate times).
INITIATING
Promoting participation and introducing new directions in the group
(Mirroring what others appear to be feeling without being mechanical).
REFLECTING FEELINGS Communicating understanding of the content of feelings; letting members know that
they are being heard and understood beyond the level of words
(Offering information or possibilities for action that can be used by members in
SUGGESTING making independent decisions). Offering advice and information, direction, and
ideas for new behavior
RISKS: Emotional de-compensation, personal conflicts, Confidential violation, culture
conflicts. Benefits = Development of problem solving skills, learning of others
RISK and Benefits of Group Work?
experiences, self-confidence, feeling connected, need to be ethical and let them
know that the groups are here to help and make things better, a sense of family
A process that begins with presenting basic information about group treatment and
members to enable them to make better decision on whether or not to enter
Informed consent p. 45
and how to participate in groups. Establishes trust and allows to clarify rules and
keeps confidentiality.
Occurs when individuals connect with one another in a meaningful and authentic
way. The encounter occurs in the context of the here-and-now, regardless of
whether the enactment relates to a past event or to an anticipated future event. It
ENCOUNTER GROUPS
involves great degree of both directness of communication and self-disclosure.
There is great power in encountering. It is more effective than merely reporting an
incident. (Corey p. 193). Psychodrama
GROUP COUNSELING vs. GROUP GOALS!
THERAPY
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Deals with specific goals of remediation, treatment or personality reconstruction; its
GROUP THERAPY
more targeted/focused
Focus on growth, development enhancement, prevention, enhancement, and
GROUP COUNSELING releasing blocks (emphasis is on discovering internal resources of strength.)
Counseling can be more vague.
Psychotherapy Groups addressing past experiences and how they relate to the present
Thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviors and asking the big WHY's? For
example, why is there this area of struggle?
Self-Exploration Groups By experiencing your own cautiousness, resistances, fears, and uncomfortable
moments in a group, by being confronted and by struggling with your problems in a
group context, you can experience what is needed to build a trusting and cohesive
group. (Corey, p. 65)
• aims to foster accomplishing identified work goals. Task facilitation
groups are designed to assist task forces, committees, planning groups,
TASK GROUPS community
organizations, discussion groups, study circles, learning groups, team building
program development consultation, and other similar groups to correct or develop
their functioning. i.e., PTA, committees
Know how managed care has affected Economic pressures and shortage of resources have resulted in major changes in
brief interventions and short-term groups: the way mental health services are delivered. Shorter sessions due to
(p. 11) economics and less money
can't tell which gender; involves the characteristics of a male and female in an
Androgynous groups
individual p. 74
=coming from within the body or within an organism; there is endogenous
Endogenous groups:
depression; not attributable to any external or environmental factor
Consists of a range of ages, races, cultural and ethnical backgrounds, gender, sexual
identity, and a variety of concerns. This group represents a microcosm of the social
Heterogeneous groups: structure that exists in the everyday world and offers participants the opportunity to
experiment with new behaviors, develop social skills and get feedback from
many diverse sources.
(Composed of people who are similar ages, a group with children, for adolescents,
or for older persons; this group may have a common interest or problem). Short
Homogenous groups: term groups are usually characterized by this type of membership and they
foster cohesion, common problem areas and promote sharing experiences and
learning
from one another.
is a behavior that keeps members from exploring personal issues or painful
RESISTANCE (p.78 & 89) feelings in depth. Can be late, leave early, not show up at all, be hostile to others,
put up defense mechanism, disruptive to the group (personality disorders are the
culprits)
What can we do as leaders to help prevent Trust! Address the behavior. Provide orientation of what the group is for can help
resistance? prevent resistance. Guidelines and agreements.
involves excluding from consciousness threatening or painful thoughts and desires.
(Pushing painful distressing thoughts into the unconscious) i.e., an adult was
REPRESSION (Defense Mechanism) emotionally abused as a child may have blocked it; until another member
experience a recalled incest and this members is emotionally triggered and
unconscious
material may surface awareness.
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NURS 661 - EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST RELEASE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (71)
(Being able to intervene effectively, without attacking anyone, when members
BLOCKING engage in counterproductive behaviors). Intervening to stop counter productive
group behavior
(Intuitively sensing the subjective world of others in a group, being able to adopt the
frame of reference of others, and communicating this understanding to clients so
EMPATHIZING
they feel understood). The aim is to foster trust in the therapeutic relationship; to
communicate understanding; to encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
(Appraising the ongoing group process and the individual and group dynamics). The
EVALUATING aim is to promote better self-awareness and understanding of group movement
and direction
(Helping members clarify their own goals and take steps to reach them). Opening up
FACILITATING clear and direct communication within the group; helping members assume
increasing responsibility for the group's direction
(Providing information to members in such a way that they can use it to make
GIVING FEEDBACK constructive behavior changes). Expression of concrete and honest reactions based
on observation of members' behaviors
(Being able to work cooperatively with members so that there is an alignment
between members goals and leader goals, being able to assist members in
GOAL SETTING
establishing concrete goals). Planning specific goals for the group process and
helping participants define concrete and meaningful goals
(Demonstrating an active stance in intervening in a group at appropriate times).
INITIATING
Promoting participation and introducing new directions in the group
(Mirroring what others appear to be feeling without being mechanical).
REFLECTING FEELINGS Communicating understanding of the content of feelings; letting members know that
they are being heard and understood beyond the level of words
(Offering information or possibilities for action that can be used by members in
SUGGESTING making independent decisions). Offering advice and information, direction, and
ideas for new behavior
RISKS: Emotional de-compensation, personal conflicts, Confidential violation, culture
conflicts. Benefits = Development of problem solving skills, learning of others
RISK and Benefits of Group Work?
experiences, self-confidence, feeling connected, need to be ethical and let them
know that the groups are here to help and make things better, a sense of family
A process that begins with presenting basic information about group treatment and
members to enable them to make better decision on whether or not to enter
Informed consent p. 45
and how to participate in groups. Establishes trust and allows to clarify rules and
keeps confidentiality.
Occurs when individuals connect with one another in a meaningful and authentic
way. The encounter occurs in the context of the here-and-now, regardless of
whether the enactment relates to a past event or to an anticipated future event. It
ENCOUNTER GROUPS
involves great degree of both directness of communication and self-disclosure.
There is great power in encountering. It is more effective than merely reporting an
incident. (Corey p. 193). Psychodrama
GROUP COUNSELING vs. GROUP GOALS!
THERAPY
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Deals with specific goals of remediation, treatment or personality reconstruction; its
GROUP THERAPY
more targeted/focused
Focus on growth, development enhancement, prevention, enhancement, and
GROUP COUNSELING releasing blocks (emphasis is on discovering internal resources of strength.)
Counseling can be more vague.
Psychotherapy Groups addressing past experiences and how they relate to the present
Thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviors and asking the big WHY's? For
example, why is there this area of struggle?
Self-Exploration Groups By experiencing your own cautiousness, resistances, fears, and uncomfortable
moments in a group, by being confronted and by struggling with your problems in a
group context, you can experience what is needed to build a trusting and cohesive
group. (Corey, p. 65)
• aims to foster accomplishing identified work goals. Task facilitation
groups are designed to assist task forces, committees, planning groups,
TASK GROUPS community
organizations, discussion groups, study circles, learning groups, team building
program development consultation, and other similar groups to correct or develop
their functioning. i.e., PTA, committees
Know how managed care has affected Economic pressures and shortage of resources have resulted in major changes in
brief interventions and short-term groups: the way mental health services are delivered. Shorter sessions due to
(p. 11) economics and less money
can't tell which gender; involves the characteristics of a male and female in an
Androgynous groups
individual p. 74
=coming from within the body or within an organism; there is endogenous
Endogenous groups:
depression; not attributable to any external or environmental factor
Consists of a range of ages, races, cultural and ethnical backgrounds, gender, sexual
identity, and a variety of concerns. This group represents a microcosm of the social
Heterogeneous groups: structure that exists in the everyday world and offers participants the opportunity to
experiment with new behaviors, develop social skills and get feedback from
many diverse sources.
(Composed of people who are similar ages, a group with children, for adolescents,
or for older persons; this group may have a common interest or problem). Short
Homogenous groups: term groups are usually characterized by this type of membership and they
foster cohesion, common problem areas and promote sharing experiences and
learning
from one another.
is a behavior that keeps members from exploring personal issues or painful
RESISTANCE (p.78 & 89) feelings in depth. Can be late, leave early, not show up at all, be hostile to others,
put up defense mechanism, disruptive to the group (personality disorders are the
culprits)
What can we do as leaders to help prevent Trust! Address the behavior. Provide orientation of what the group is for can help
resistance? prevent resistance. Guidelines and agreements.
involves excluding from consciousness threatening or painful thoughts and desires.
(Pushing painful distressing thoughts into the unconscious) i.e., an adult was
REPRESSION (Defense Mechanism) emotionally abused as a child may have blocked it; until another member
experience a recalled incest and this members is emotionally triggered and
unconscious
material may surface awareness.
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