Chapter 10 - Therapeutic Groups

Question 1

The group

Answer 1

A collection of individuals whose association is founded on shared commonalities of interest, values, norms, or purpose.
Membership in a group is generally by chance, by choice, or by circumstance.

Question 2

Socialization

Answer 2

The teaching of social norms occurs through groups.

Question 3

Support

Answer 3

Fellow members are available in time of need

Question 4

Task completion

Answer 4

Groups can assist in endeavors that are beyond the capacity of a single individual.

Question 5

Camaraderie

Answer 5

Individuals receive joy and pleasure from interactions with significant others.

Question 6

Informational

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Normative.

Answer 7

Different groups enforce established norms in various ways.

Question 8

Empowerment

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Governance

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Task groups

Answer 10

A group formed to accomplish a specific outcome.

Question 11

Teaching groups

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Supportive/therapeutic groups

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 or developmental crises.

Question 13

Group therapy

Answer 13

a sound theoretical base, and leaders generally have advanced degrees in psychology, social work, nursing, or medicine

Question 14

Therapeutic groups

Answer 14

based to a lesser extent on theory. Focus is on group relations, interactions between group members, and the consideration of a selected issue

Question 15

group process

Answer 15

the way in which group members interact with each other

Question 16

group content

Answer 16

the topic or issue being discussed in the group

Question 17

Self-help groups

Answer 17

Composed of individuals with a similar problem

Question 18

Seating

Answer 18

Best when there is no barrier between the members; for example, a circle of chairs is better than chairs set around a table

Question 19

Size

Answer 19

Size of the group makes a difference in the interaction among members; seven or eight members provide a favorable climate for optimal group interaction and relationship development

Question 20

Open-ended groups

Answer 20

members leave and others join at any time during the existence of the group.

Question 21

Closed-ended groups

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Instillation of hope

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Universality

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Imparting of information

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Altruism

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group

Answer 26

Group members are able to reexperience early family conflicts that remain unresolved

Question 27

Development of socializing techniques.

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Imitative behavior

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Interpersonal learning

Answer 29

Group offers varied opportunities for interacting with other people

Question 30

Group cohesiveness

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Catharsis

Answer 31

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

Question 32

Existential factors

Answer 32

The group is able to assist individual members to undertake direction of their own lives and to accept responsibility for the quality of their existence

Question 33

Phase 1

Answer 33

Initial or Orientation phase; Leaders & Members work together to establish rules and goals for the group

Question 34

Phase 2

Answer 34

Middle or Working Phase; productive work toward completion of the task is undertaken

Question 35

Phase 3

Answer 35

Final or Termination Phase; A sense of loss, precipitating the grief process, may be experienced by group members

Question 36

Autocratic

Answer 36

Focus is on the leader, on whom the members are dependent for problem-solving, decision-making, and permission to perform. Production is high, but morale is low.

Question 37

Democratic

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Laissez-faire

Answer 38

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

Question 39

Task roles

Answer 39

serving to complete the task of the group (refer to SG)

Question 40

Maintenance roles

Answer 40

maintaining or enhancing group processes (refer to SG)

Question 41

Individual (personal) roles

Answer 41

fulfilling personal or individual needs (refer to SG)

Question 42

Psychodrama

Answer 42

a type of group therapy that employs a dramatic approach in which clients become “actors” in life-situation scenarios

Question 43

Family as a Group

Answer 43

focus of the treatment is on the family as a unit; to identify and change problematic, maladaptive, self-defeating, repetitive relationship patterns; members are interdependent