Maryville Nurs 661 Exam 2 questions and answers
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Blocking
- correct answer stop counterproductive behavior of patient without attacking them
Empathiizing
- correct answer Convey understanding, grasp patients world, identify with them by their frame of
reference
Evaluating
- correct answer Assess behavior, assess group progress, ongoing after each session
Facilitating
- correct answer enabling members withing the group, open up communication, help members to
increase responsibility
Giving Feedback
- correct answer Help direct clients so they can reach their goals
Goal setting
- correct answer the process of working toward something you want to accomplish
Inititating
- correct answer Bring new ideas to the group, initiate effective group progress
Reflecting Feelings
- correct answer Let members of the group know they are being heard and understood
, Suggesting
- correct answer Offer advice leading to a point
Interpreting
- correct answer Possible explanations for certain thoughts, feelings or behaviors, trying to make them
aware of potential conflicts or contradictions
Risks Associated with Group Work
- correct answer Patients doing worse, confidentiality, safety, confrontation, one group member ganging
up on another, intimidation
Who warns about potential risks in group work?
- correct answer The leader
Benefits of group work
- correct answer social support, getting perspectives from others, learning other adaptive behaviors,
learn coping skills
Major goals of group work
- correct answer To resolve our own conflict, change is possible, learn coping skills, things can change
and get better but may be rough in the beginning, give them hope
How does informed consent relate to group work
- correct answer Notifies the clients what to expect and the guidelines and they agree to participate,
discuss potential problems. Appropriate both legally and ethically to warn the client that they may be
uncomfortable and there could be confrontation.
What is an encounter group
- correct answer An enactment of here and now but related to past or future event
How is group counseling different
- correct answer preventative and educations purposes using the here and now (shorter)
2026\2027 A+ Grade
Blocking
- correct answer stop counterproductive behavior of patient without attacking them
Empathiizing
- correct answer Convey understanding, grasp patients world, identify with them by their frame of
reference
Evaluating
- correct answer Assess behavior, assess group progress, ongoing after each session
Facilitating
- correct answer enabling members withing the group, open up communication, help members to
increase responsibility
Giving Feedback
- correct answer Help direct clients so they can reach their goals
Goal setting
- correct answer the process of working toward something you want to accomplish
Inititating
- correct answer Bring new ideas to the group, initiate effective group progress
Reflecting Feelings
- correct answer Let members of the group know they are being heard and understood
, Suggesting
- correct answer Offer advice leading to a point
Interpreting
- correct answer Possible explanations for certain thoughts, feelings or behaviors, trying to make them
aware of potential conflicts or contradictions
Risks Associated with Group Work
- correct answer Patients doing worse, confidentiality, safety, confrontation, one group member ganging
up on another, intimidation
Who warns about potential risks in group work?
- correct answer The leader
Benefits of group work
- correct answer social support, getting perspectives from others, learning other adaptive behaviors,
learn coping skills
Major goals of group work
- correct answer To resolve our own conflict, change is possible, learn coping skills, things can change
and get better but may be rough in the beginning, give them hope
How does informed consent relate to group work
- correct answer Notifies the clients what to expect and the guidelines and they agree to participate,
discuss potential problems. Appropriate both legally and ethically to warn the client that they may be
uncomfortable and there could be confrontation.
What is an encounter group
- correct answer An enactment of here and now but related to past or future event
How is group counseling different
- correct answer preventative and educations purposes using the here and now (shorter)
