NBCOT Group Process and Group Dynamics

Question 1

According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is characterized by conflict and resistance as members test limits and establish norms?

Accepted Answer

Storming

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Forming

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Norming

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Performing

Question 2

In Yalom's therapeutic factors, 'universality' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The realization that one's problems are not unique and others share similar experiences

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The group leader's ability to apply interventions equally to all members

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The use of universal precautions to maintain group safety

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Applying group-learned skills to situations outside the group

Question 3

An OT leading a task group notices one member consistently dominates while another withdraws entirely. The MOST therapeutically appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Process the group's interaction pattern and invite reflection from all members

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Directly redirect the dominant member and call on the withdrawn member by name

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Allow the dynamic to resolve naturally without intervention

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Remove the dominant member to an individual session

Question 4

Which type of group is MOST appropriate for clients in the early stages of psychiatric recovery who have limited social skills and high anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Activity-based parallel group

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Insight-oriented psychotherapy group

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Cooperative task group

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Mature group requiring interdependence

Question 5

A client in a work skills group repeatedly sabotages others' projects. According to group role theory, this client is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

An anti-group (dysfunctional) role

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A task role

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A maintenance role

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A leadership role

Question 6

When an OT co-leads a therapy group with a second therapist, the PRIMARY therapeutic advantage for group members is:

Accepted Answer

Modeling of a healthy collaborative interpersonal relationship

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Reduced cost of service delivery per client

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Ability to split the group into two separate simultaneous sessions

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Ensuring one leader is always monitoring for safety incidents