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TEST 1
• Question 1
A number of experts who study group development believe that
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conflict is an unavoidable aspect of group interaction and necessary for achieving group cohesion.
• Question 2
Explaining how the group will be conducted and the role of the group leader will accomplish the following, EXCEPT
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guarantee no member feels left out.
• Question 3
The most important concept of group leadership is having
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clarity of purpos e.
• Question 4
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.
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instrumen t al
• Question 5
Which one is task-focused rather than relationship- focused?
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Offering a good solution to a problem the group faces
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If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed, he or she should
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discuss with the group why the change might be helpful.
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members’ outcomes depend, in part, on the actions of others in the group.
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All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT:
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Conducting a 30-45 minute warm-up activity
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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?
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Middle or Working
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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.
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intercha n ge
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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?
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Leader directed and interpersonal
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According to Jacobs et al., which of the following can be a MISTAKE with regard to group rules?
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Making up the rules as a group decision activity
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If there are group members who are not clear about the group’s purpose, the following is recommended, EXCEPT
• Question 20
Most roles fit into one of two broad categories: roles and roles.
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relationshi p; task
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In the middle stage of a support group for step-parents, the members decided to focus on their individual concerns in a written exercise. Which leadership style is being utilized?
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Group directed and intrapersonal
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This theory assumes that how secure and comfortable you were with your primary caregiver influences your relationships, including group memberships, throughout your entire life.
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Attachm e nt
• Question 23
A multicomponent approach to cohesion assumes
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there are many different factors that contribute to group cohesion.
• Question 24
When planning a session, the following is recommended, EXCEPT:
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Spending very little time planning the sessions if the group is in the beginning stage
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According to Jacobs et al., the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the
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clarity of purpos e.
• Question 26
Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group?
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The group encountering diversity by including members with little in common
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Which of the following distinguishes a group from a network?
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Bound a ry
• Question 33
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Liking for a group is cohesion, whereas goal-focused team work is cohesion.
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social ; task
• Question 34
To become an effective group leader, Jacobs et al. recommend
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organizing sessions so that the intended topics are covered.
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Which one is NOT a characteristic of norms?
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They are flexible and change rapidly over time as new members join the group.
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding ethical group practices? The leader should
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make sure members continue with an exercise once it has been started.
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These are common group planning mistakes, EXCEPT:
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Considering the flow of the session and the sequencing of exercises
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Group formation is influenced significantly by all these factors EXCEPT
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Which statement describes a group at the orientation, or forming, stage of development?
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Members tend to be guarded while gathering information about the leader and other members.
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TEST 2
• Question 1
Leadership is best defined as
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guidance of others in their pursuits.
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The control of a charismatic leader comes from what type of power?
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refer e nt
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Improvement in task performance that occurs when people work in the presence of others is known as social
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facilitati o n.
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The tendency for individuals to become less productive as group size increases is known as
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the Ringelmann effect.
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Which of the following is NOT recommended when drawing out a member?
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power tactics .
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Which of the following should NOT be used to deepen the focus of a session?
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Shifting the focus to a different topic
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A leader who says, “In a word or phrase, how are you feeling about being in this group" is initiating a round.
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word or phrase
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Group polarization is the
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tendency for the group’s decisions to be more extreme than individuals’ decisions.
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Which is true?
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Consensus is generally preferred when the group is grappling with sensitive issues.
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Co-leaders who differ somewhat in their approach, and who are pulling the group in opposite directions may benefit most from using which model of co- leadership?
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Alternat e leading
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From a group dynamics perspective, obedience was high in the Milgram experiment because of the
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from an activity to an activity.
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Jacobs et al. suggest using summarizing for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to
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encourage a review of the last session.
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If I think a good leader should be intelligent, responsible, competitive, and well- balanced, I probably take a(n) approach to leadership.
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trai t
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Clarifying rambling or confusing comments made by a member can be done using each of the following techniques EXCEPT
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mini- lecturing.
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A group member has been talking for some time. The leader asks members to pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared. In this instance, the leader
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shifts the focus from a person to an activity.
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Obedience rates in Milgram’s studies were lowest in the condition.
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touch- proximit y
• Question 24
The cohesiveness of a team is indicated by the following, EXCEPT:
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Low external pressure
