estion 1
2 out of 2 points
A number of experts who study group development believe that
Selected conflict is an unavoidable aspect of group interaction and necessary
Answer: for achieving group cohesion.
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
Explaining how the group will be conducted and the role of the group leader will
accomplish the following, EXCEPT
Selected guarantee no member feels
Answer: left out.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
The most important concept of group leadership is having
Selected clarity of
Answer: purpose.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Donald decides that he wants to do more for the group. He starts helping other
members by taking on some of their work and organizing fund raisers. Donald is
providing _____ support.
Selected instrument
Answer: al
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Which one is task-focused rather than relationship-focused?
Selected Offering a good solution to a problem the
Answer: group faces
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed, he or she should
Selected discuss with the group why the change might
Answer: be helpful.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
, Which of the following is NOT associated with “second session let down?”
Selected Disagreement about the group
Answer: norms
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following does NOT characterize an advantage of group work?
Selected Making those reluctant to self-disclose doing so by applying
Answer: group pressure
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is NOT one of Jacobs et al.’s perspectives on the relationship
between content and process in a group meeting?
Selected Content refers to the dynamics and therapeutic forces in the group
Answer: whereas process refers to the purpose and task of the group.
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
Sherif’s study of the autokinetic effect indicated that group norms
Selected emerge as members reach a consensus through
Answer: reciprocal influence.
Question 11
2 out of 2 points
Which exercise is NOT appropriate to use in the first session of a group?
Selected Fantas
Answer: y
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Interdependence, a key quality of groups, requires
Selected members’ outcomes depend, in part, on the actions of others
Answer: in the group.
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT:
Selected Conducting a 30-45 minute warm-up
Answer: activity
, Question 14
2 out of 2 points
While other models typically include four or more group stages, Jacobs et al. propose
three stages. In which stage do members benefit the most from being in the group?
Selected Middle or
Answer: Working
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
In a therapy group, members expect everyone to communicate and share their thoughts
and feelings. All members agree on informal rules regarding who should talk and for how
long. This group has high levels of _____ compatibility.
Selected interchan
Answer: ge
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
In a social skills group for children, the leader uses exercises to help members learn
skills to improve peer relationships. Which leadership style is being utilized?
Selected Leader directed and
Answer: interpersonal
Question 17
2 out of 2 points
According to Jacobs et al., which of the following can be a MISTAKE with regard to group
rules?
Selected Making up the rules as a group decision
Answer: activity
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
If there are group members who are not clear about the group’s purpose, the following
is recommended, EXCEPT
Selected asking those members to leave
Answer: the group.
Question 19
2 out of 2 points
Audiences, bystanders and crowds are ______ while coworkers, sports teams, and study
groups are ______.
Selected collectives; social
Answer: groups