Group Work Practice Flashcards
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According to Yalom, which of the following is a primary therapeutic factor in group therapy?
Answer: Cohesiveness
Yalom identified cohesiveness — the sense of belonging and connection members feel — as one of the central curative factors that makes group therapy effective.
Which social work theorist is most associated with the 'mutual aid' model of group work?
Answer: William Schwartz
William Schwartz developed the mutual aid model, describing the group as a system in which members help each other through a symbiotic relationship between individual and group needs.
In Yalom's framework, 'universality' as a therapeutic factor refers to:
Answer: The realization that one's problems are shared by other group members
Universality is the healing recognition that one is not alone — others in the group share similar struggles and experiences.
Which type of group in social work practice primarily uses structured psychoeducation and skill-building to address specific member needs?
Answer: Psychoeducational group
Psychoeducational groups combine education with supportive group interaction to teach members skills and information relevant to a specific issue or condition.
A social worker notices group members are challenging each other's ideas and competing for influence. According to Tuckman's model, the group is most likely in the:
Answer: Storming stage
The storming stage is characterized by interpersonal conflict, competition, and challenges to the leader as members negotiate roles and power.
In group work, 'scapegoating' is best described as:
Answer: The group directing hostility toward one member to avoid confronting shared group tensions
Scapegoating occurs when the group projects its collective anxiety or conflict onto a single member, making that individual the target of blame to avoid addressing deeper group issues.
The remedial model of group work, associated with Robert Vinter, primarily views the group as:
Answer: A means to treat individual dysfunction and restore member functioning
Vinter's remedial model focuses on individual change, treating the group as a context and instrument for improving the functioning of each member.