Update ) Diagnosis &
Management in Psychiatric-Mental
Health Across the Lifespan I
Practicum | Questions with Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A –
Chamberlain
Question:
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
Adjourning
are what?
Answer:
These are the 5 stages of group formation which was developed by Bruce
Tuckman
,Question:
The first stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage
Answer:
FORMING.
In the forming stage group members are overly dependent on the leader
because they dont know each other. They are becoming acquainted and need
the leader to facilitate conversations and topics. Members are lost and are
searching for structure, goals and boundaries.
Question:
The second stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this
stage.
Answer:
STORMING
The group members are seeking to find their place in the group and conflict
may rise. This is where recapitulation of primary family group dynamics may
occur. Conflict occurs as people share their differences.
members define themselves by testing or acting out behaviors and define
group norms.
,Question:
The third stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this
stage.
Answer:
NORMING
In this stage group members become more aligned and identify and work
towards a common goal. Trust increases.
group cohesion and the formation of the therapeutic alliance. The group
develops standards of behavior. ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS BECOME
CLEAR.
This is where the group is collaborating effectively and working towards
shared goals
Question:
The fourth stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this
stage.
Answer:
PERFORMING
Group members are more autonomous and independent; group members feel
ownership of group experience. Deeper sense of work is accomplished. Group
members are able to be more honest with one another, and a deeper sense of
sharing occurs among members.
, encompasses individual and group growth. Members experiment with new
ideas or behaviors. Conflict may emerge but is dealt with constructively.
FUNCTIONING AT ITS BEST
Question:
The fifth stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this
stage.
Answer:
ADJOURNING
Members have appreciation for other group members. It is during this
phase/stage that the termination is addressed and occurs. Group members
may experience more difficult emotional responses and emotions to the group
ending. THE DISBANDING
Question:
When is group therapy contraindicated?
Answer:
Paranoid clients, severely antisocial unless placed in settings with people
alike, acutely psychotic, severe depression or suicidal, aggressive people,
delusional people or significant brain injury