02 Chapter 9 Interventions in Groups

Question 1

how is a group defined?

Answer 1

It’s a collection of individuals whose associations is founded on shared commonlities of interest, values, norms or purpose

Question 2

Fuctions of a Group

Socialization def:

Answer 2

The teaching of social norms occurs through group interactions

Question 3

Fuctions of a Group

Support definition:

Answer 3

fellow group members are available in time of need

Question 4

Fuctions of a Group

Task completion definition:

Answer 4

Groups can assist in endeavors that are beyond the capacity of one individual alone

Question 5

Fuctions of a Group

Camaraderie definition:

Answer 5

Individuals receive joy and pleasure from interactions with significant others

Question 6

Fuctions of a Group

Informational def:

Answer 6

Learning takes place when group members share their knowledge with the others in the group

Question 7

Fuctions of a Group

Normative definition:

Answer 7

Different groups enforce established norms in various ways

Question 8

Fuctions of a Group

Empowerment definition:

Answer 8

change can be made by groups at times when individuals alone are ineffective

Question 9

Fuctions of a Group

Governance definition:

Answer 9

Large organizations often have leadership that is provided by groups rather than by a singal individual

Question 10

Types of Groups

Task Groups definition

Answer 10

Groups formed to accomplish a specific outcome/task

Question 11

Types of Groups

Teaching Groups def:

Answer 11

the focus is to convey knowledge and information to a number of individuals

Question 12

Types of Groups

Supportive/Therapeutic group

Answer 12

The primary concern is to prevent possible future upsets by teaching the participants effective ways of dealing with emotional stress arising from situational/developmental crises

Question 13

What’s the difference between Group Therapy and Therapeutic Groups?

Answer 13

Group Therapy: Has sound theoretical base, and leaders generally have advanced degrees in psychology, social work, nursing or medicine.

Therapeutic groups: Based less on theory. Focus is on group relationships, interactions among group members and the consideration of a selected issue.

Question 14

What’s required of leaders in both Group therapy and Therapeutic groups?

Answer 14

They must be knowledgable about the following:

Group Process: way that group members interact with each other

Group Content: topic being discussed in the group

Question 15

How does Seating affect the group dynamic?

Answer 15

It’s best when there’s no barriers between the members, i.e cricle of chairs are better than chairs around a table

Question 16

How does Size influence a group dynamic?

Answer 16

Size of group makes a difference in the interaction among members. 7~8 members is optimal for group interaction and relationship development

Question 17

What are Open Ended Groups?

Answer 17

Members leave and others join at any time during the existence of the group?

Question 18

What are Closed ended groups?

Answer 18

All members join at the time that the group is organized and terminate membership at the end of a designated period

Question 19

Curative Factors of Groups

Instillation of Hope def:

Answer 19

By observing the progress of others in the group with similar problems, a group member garners hope that his or her problems can be resolved

Question 20

Curative Factors of Groups

Universality def:

Answer 20

Individuals come to realize that they are not alone in the problems, thoughts, and feelings they are experiencing

Question 21

Curative Factors of Groups

Imparting of Information def

Answer 21

Group members share their knowledge with each other. Leaders of teaching groups also provide info the group members.

Question 22

Curative Factors of Groups

Alturism def:

Answer 22

Individuals provide assistance and support to each other, thereby helping to create a positive self image and to promote self growth

Question 23

Curative Factors of Groups

Corrective recapiutlation of the primary family group:

Answer 23

Group members are able to re-experience early family conflicts that remain unresolved

Question 24

Curative Factors of Groups

Development of socializing techniques:

Answer 24

Through interaction and with feedback from other members of the gorup. Individuals are able to correct maladaptive social behaviors and to learn and develop new skills.

Question 25

Curative Factors of Groups

imitative behavior def

Answer 25

Group members who have mastered a particular psychosocial skill/developmental task serve as valuable role models for others

Question 26

Curative Factors of Groups

Interpersonal learning

Answer 26

Group offers varied opportunities for interacting with other people

Question 27

Curative Factors of Groups

Group Cohesiveness:

Answer 27

Members develop a sense of belonging rather than separating the individual (“I am” from group “We are”)

Question 28

Curative Factors of Groups

Catharsis:

Answer 28

Within the group, members are able to express both positive and negative feelings

Question 29

Curative Factors of Groups

Existential factors

Answer 29

The group is able to assist individual members to take directions of their own lives, and to accept responsibility for the quality of their existence

Question 30

There are 3 phases of group development, what are each stage called?

Answer 30

Phase 1: Intial or orientation phase

Phase 2: Middle or working Phase

Phase 3: Final or termination phase

Question 31

What occurs during Phase 1 of group development?

Answer 31

• Leader and members work together to establish rules and goals for the gorup
• Leader promotes trust and ensures that rules do not interfere with fulfillment of the goals
• Members are superficial and overly polite. Trust has not yet been established

Question 32

What occurs during Phase II of Group Development?

Answer 32

• Productive work toward completion of the task is undertaken
• Leader role diminishes and becomes more of a facilitator
• Trust has been established among the members and cohesiveness exists
• Conflict is managed by the group members themselves

Question 33

What occurs during Phase III (Final or termination phase) of Group Development?

Answer 33

• A sense of loss, precipitating the grief process, may be experienced by group members
• The leader encourages the group members to discuss these feelings of loss and to reminisce about the group’s accomplishments
• Feeling of abandonement may be experienced by some members. Grief for previous losses may be triggered

Question 34

Leadership style

Autocratic def:

Answer 34

• Focus on leader, on whom members are dependent on for problem solving, decision makin and persmission to perform
• Production is high but morale is low

Question 35

Leadership style

Democratic def:

Answer 35

1. Focus is on members, who are encouraged to participate fully in problem solving of group issues, including taking action to effect change.
2. Production is somewhat lower than with autocratic leadership, but morale is higher

Question 36

Leadership style

Laissez-faire def

Answer 36

• There is no focus in this type of leadership
• Goals are undefined, and members do as they’re please
• Productivity and morale are low

Question 37

What are one of the 3 roles that members may play?

Answer 37

–Task roles: serving to complete the task of the group

–Maintenance roles: maintaining or enhancing group processes

–Individual (personal) roles: fulfilling personal or individual needs

Question 38

What is the definition of psychodrama?

Answer 38

Defined as type of group therapy that employs a dramatic approach in which clients act in life situation scenarios

Question 39

How does psychodrama work?

Answer 39

A client is selected to portray a life sitaution as the protagonist. Other members of the group play the roles of people with whom the protagonist has unresolved issues.

Members who do not participate in the drama act are the audience. The group leader is called the director

Question 40

What is the purpose of psychodrama?

Answer 40

It’s to provide clients with a safe place to confront unresolved conflicts in an effort to progress towards resolution.

Question 41

What is the goal of family therapy?

Answer 41

To identify and change problematic, maladaptive, self defeating, repetitive relationship patterns

Question 42

What is the focus of family therapy?

Answer 42

Focus of the treatment is on the family as a unit

Question 43

A family is viewed as system where the members are interdependent.

How would you go about changing the system?

Answer 43

Change occurs through open and honest communication among all family members. A change in one member will create change in other members.