MSW Group Work Practice 2

Question 1

During the initial stage of group development, the social worker's primary responsibility is to:

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Establish safety, clarify group purpose, and set group norms

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Confront members' resistance directly and immediately

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Process conflicts arising between group members

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Encourage members to practice new skills independently

Question 2

The facilitation technique of 'linking' in group work involves:

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Drawing connections between what one member shares and the experiences of others

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Connecting members to external community resources

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Establishing written contracts among group members

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Joining the group as a co-facilitator

Question 3

A 'here-and-now' focus in group therapy means the worker emphasizes:

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What is happening between members in the present group interaction

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Reviewing members' past trauma histories

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Planning each member's future goals

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Discussing events that occurred outside the group

Question 4

Group cohesion is best defined as:

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The degree of attraction, belonging, and solidarity members feel toward the group

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Unanimous agreement among members on group goals

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Formal rules established to govern group behavior

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The process of consolidating gains at termination

Question 5

A 'help-rejecting complainer' in a group context is best described as:

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A member who repeatedly presents problems but dismisses all suggestions offered

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A member who monopolizes group time with lengthy personal stories

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A member who refuses to speak or participate in group activities

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A member who consistently defers to the group leader's opinions

Question 6

According to Tuckman's model of group development, the stage that follows 'storming' is:

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Norming

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Forming

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Performing

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Adjourning

Question 7

Which of the following represents a unique ethical challenge specific to confidentiality in group work?

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The worker cannot guarantee what members will share outside the group

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Workers must disclose all member information to supervisors weekly

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Members are required to sign releases for all other group members

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Group records must always be shared with referring providers