In group, Jon and Sam recognize that they have many similar interests and habits although the two are in obvious ways extremely dierent. This example of helps explain how group members become emotionally attached to one another.
Individuals who become hold stereotypical views about race and gender issues.
are the outer boundaries of a group in regard to behaviors that will he accepted within the group.
Which of the following is NOT a primary activity of group members in closure?
When group members emphasize only the positive aspects of group rather than what they learned, it is known as
involves cooperating with others unconsciously or consciously to strengthen existing attitudes, values, behaviors or norms.
To _________________ is to project the group’s problems onto a single individual rather than the group taking responsibility for creating and resolving its diculties
Lisa tearfully “confesses” to her psychotherapy group members that she is sure once they know “her secrets” they will abandon her, probably hate her, and all the comfort that she now feels from them will be lost! The warmth and support of her group members permits this risky disclosure and aords Angela the chance to examine her feelings, take risks, and face avoided interpersonal behavior. This illustrates
is a term which refers to the integration of diverse individuals into a “problem-stating, problem-solving group”.
Young found that all of the following help prevent premature closure in groups except .
is sharing relevant information with other people such a how they are perceived, so they can decide whether to change or not.
“Rounds” or “go-rounds” is a variation on member summarization. Trotzer lists each of the following except as positive reasons for rounds in closing.
Near the end of the initial group counseling session, Amilie shares with the group that she feels, “pretty alone so far. . . that no one really seems to appreciate how dicult these issues are for me.” The leader’s intervention, “Amilie, it is interesting for me to observe that Paul and Gretchen have expressed very similar feelings tonight.” This intervention is an example of
Brammer and MacDonald assert that “empathizing” means putting oneself in another’s place in regard to subjective and while keeping one’s objectivity.
Using this technique, clients begin to think and perceive of themselves differently.
are specific objectives that individuals or the group wish to accomplish.
Equal member air-time may be increased through the use of
The forming/orientation stage of the group is usually characterized by .
Common “people problems” in groups can begin in the formation of the group. Benjamin declares to his fellow group members that “if you are going to be so nosey, I am not staying in this group!” This potentially destructive behavior is an example of
is the capacity to bring about certain intended consequences in the behavior of others.
Anne Marie has led a particular counseling group for nine sessions. One member, Gretchen, repeatedly triggers many unexplained feelings for Anne Marie. This leader- member phenomenon is called
In closed-ended counseling groups at least ________ sessions should be focused on the ending of group.
The concept of “cyclotherapy process” is best described by which of the following statements
An “excursion” is a stimulating activity for members during the working stage. This activity is associated with which of the following group enhancing techniques?