Question 1

1.  The group leaders should inform potential members of certain risks associated with group counseling.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 2

1.  The group leaders should inform potential members of certain risks associated with group counseling.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 3

1.  The Association for Specialist in Group Work and CACREP recommends core training in group to include a minimum of 10 clock hours (20 clock hours recommended) observation of and participation in a group experience as a group member and/or as a group leader.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 4

1.  If a group member is demonstrating difficult behaviors such as silence or monopolizing, the leader should first consider transferring the member to individual sessions.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 5

1.  When a counselor does not know a member’s sexual identity, the counselor should inquire during the initial stage of the group.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 6

1.  Counselors place great weight on client modeling and behavioral experimentation, while members value self-understanding and universality.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 7

1.  The strength of the therapeutic alliance is a good predictor of therapy outcome.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 8

1.  The group leader should always forbid group socialization outside of the group setting.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 9

1.  Training in individual counseling is sufficient to become a group leader.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 10

1.  Group Counseling is less effective than individual counseling.
2. True
3. False

4 points 

Question 11

1.  All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:
2. A.Transference consists of the feelings that both client and therapist project onto each other
3. B.Transference feelings should be brought out openly in the group
4. C.If all members see the leader as aloof and distant, their reactions may not be rooted in transference
5. D.Group leaders in training should explore their feelings toward certain members with their supervisor
6. E.Transference feelings usually have to do with relation¬ships the members experienced in the past

3 points 

Question 12

1.  Which of the following statements is NOT true as it applies to resistance during the initial stage? 
2. A.Resistance is generally not common during the initial stage of a group, since members are quite willing to get personally involved quickly.
3. B.Cultural factors may influence clients’ readiness to participate in a group. 
4. C.Some initial resistance is to be expected in the early stage, even if people are eager to join in.
5. D.Because resistance often arises from fearful expectations, identifying and discussing these fears will benefit the whole group. 
6. E.Participants may feel intimidated by the leader and may view the leader with some degree of suspicion.

3 points 

Question 13

1.  Which of the following statements about group process is true?
2. A.Groups usually progress predictably through clearly de¬fined stages.
3. B.Once a group reaches a high level of productivity, it will remain at that level.
4. C.Trust may need to be reestablished during the working stage.
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 14

1.  Certain types of members can sap a group’s energy for pro¬ductive work. These include:
2. A.Hostile and aggressive people
3. B.People with relationship concerns or problems
4. C.People who monopolize
5. D.People who have fears about being accepted by others
6. E.A and C

3 points 

Question 15

1.  During the early stages of a group, the central process involves:
2. A.Testing and confronting the leader
3. B.Sharing of leadership functions by the members
4. C.Orientation and exploration
5. D.A willingness to share threatening material
6. E.The consolidation of learning

3 points 

Question 16

1.  Prospective group members need to be given all of the following information about the group that they are thinking of joining EXCEPT:
2. A.Goals
3. B.Procedures
4. C.Expected outcomes
5. D.Fees and time parameters
6. E.Guaranteed outcomes

3 points 

Question 17

1.  The therapeutic factor in groups that involves affirming a person’s right to have his or her feelings and values is:
2. A.Caring
3. B.Acceptance
4. C.Empathy
5. D.Intimacy
6. E.Feedback

3 points 

Question 18

1.  At the initial sessions of a group, it is common to see:
2. A.Tenativeness
3. B.Lack of clarity
4. C.Deeply personal self-disclosure
5. D.A great deal of intense conflict among the members
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 19

1.  Which of the following is NOT true concerning desirable size for a group?
2. A.It depends on the age of the clients and the type of group.
3. B.It depends on the leader’s experience and the type of problems to be explored.
4. C.A group for elementary school children should consist of at least eight to ten members.
5. D.A group for adolescents should consist of six to eight members.
6. E.An ideal size for a weekly ongoing group of adults is about eight people with one leader.

3 points 

Question 20

1.  Which of the following is NOT typical of the feelings, reactions, and be¬haviors of members who are in the initial stage of their group’s progress?
2. A.Anxiety
3. B.A high degree of cohesiveness
4. C.A concern about being judged by others
5. D.Wondering if they will fit into the group
6. E.Uncertainty of what is expected

3 points 

Question 21

1.  The therapeutic factor in groups that leads to an increased sense of trust and a greater willingness to risk even more is:
2. A.Hope
3. B.Feedback
4. C.Intimacy
5. D.Freedom to experiment 
6. E.Catharsis

3 points 

Question 22

1.  Research summaries have identified which of the following guidelines for group leadership practice?
2. A.Leaders should strive for an impersonal and detached leadership style.
3. B.Leaders should disclose the details of their personal lives to build trust with members regardless of the type of group.
4. C.Leaders should adopt a more controlling leadership style, especially in the beginning stages.
5. D.Leaders should set and reinforce clear norms as one way to establish cohesion within the group.
6. E.Leaders should avoid teaching members skills of active participation in the group process and allow members to discover the importance of these skills on their own.

3 points 

Question 23

1.  The problem behavior of storytelling:
2. A.Involves relating a detailed history of one’s past
3. B.Involves talking about others’ lives in great detail
4. C.Should never be allowed
5. D.Is one kind of appropriate self-disclosure
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 24

1.  Which stage has the focus of applying what has been learned in the group and putting it to use in everyday life?
2. A.Transition
3. B.Final
4. C.Pre-group
5. D.Initial
6. E.Working

3 points 

Question 25

1.  Which of the following questions should you ask yourself when creating a group proposal?
2. A.Will the group be composed of voluntary or involuntary members?
3. B.What ground rules will I establish at the outset?
4. C.What screening procedures will be used?
5. D.What are the developmental needs of the population I hope to serve?
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 26

1.  Which of the following statements is/are true as they relate to the topic of group norms?
2. A.The establishment of norms is necessary for development of group cohesion.
3. B.Implicit norms may develop as a result of preconceived ideas about what takes place in a group.
4. C.Implicit norms may develop as a result of leader modeling.
5. D.All of the above
6. E.B and C

3 points 

Question 27

1.  Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage of a therapeutic group over other intervention strategies?
2. A.Group members can learn effective social skills
3. B.The group setting offers support for new behavior
4. C.Groups are suited for everyone
5. D.Participants can explore their style of relating to others
6. E.Certain factors that facilitate personal growth are more likely to exist in groups

3 points 

Question 28

1.  Which stage is characterized by dealing with conflict, defen¬siveness, and resistance?
2. A.Working
3. B.Transition
4. C.Final
5. D.Initial
6. E.Pre-group

3 points 

Question 29

1.  All of the following statements are true regarding feedback EXCEPT:
2. A.Positive feedback is rated as more desirable than negative feedback.
3. B.Specific here-and-now feedback that pertains to behavior in the group is especially useful.
4. C.Leaders should model effective delivery of feedback and encourage members to engage in thoughtful feedback exchange.
5. D.Negative feedback seems more credible and helpful in the early phases of a group.
6. E.Feedback is more accepted in later sessions than in early ones.

3 points 

Question 30

1.  Transference may be occurring when group members per¬ceive the leader as:
2. A.An expert
3. B.A "superperson"
4. C.A friend
5. D.All of the above
6. E.B and C

3 points 

Question 31

1.  The process that occurs when the leader’s own needs become so entangled in the therapeutic relationship that these needs obstruct or even destroy the leader’s objectivity is known as:
2. A.Role reversal
3. B.Transference
4. C.Countertransference
5. D.Acting out
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 32

1.  A member who monopolizes group time is:
2. A.Exhibiting a high degree of self-centeredness
3. B.Continually identifying with others
4. C.Sometimes welcomed in the early stages of a group’s progress
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 33

1.  In order to practice in a multiculturally competent manner, leaders who have adopted any of the major theoretical orientations should:
2. A.Consider all dimensions of a member’s identity including age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and religious affiliation
3. B.Introduce exercises in an invitational and optional manner
4. C.Validate and understand members experiences with racism, discrimination, and oppression before challenging them to respond differently
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and C

3 points 

Question 34

1.  The group leadership skill of interpreting involves all of the following EXCEPT:
2. A.Offering possible explanations for certain behaviors or symptoms
3. B.Helping a member move beyond an impasse
4. C.Discouraging members from making their own interpretations
5. D.Presenting an interpretation in the form of a hypothesis or hunch
6. E.Giving the person time to consider the validity of the interpretation

3 points 

Question 35

1.  Confidentiality in groups is:
2. A.A legal right of every member
3. B.Something that members can be guaranteed
4. C.Something that members cannot be guaranteed
5. D.An absolute that can never be broken for any reason
6. E.B and D

3 points 

Question 36

1.  Which of the following factors is NOT as important to consider when deciding who is qualified to lead a particular group?
2. A.The type of group
3. B.Whether or not the prospective leader has a Ph.D. degree
4. C.The limitations of the prospective leader
5. D.The prospective leader’s knowledge competencies

3 points 

Question 37

1.  The therapeutic factor in groups that involves the release of pent-up feelings is:
2. A.Intimacy
3. B.Empathy
4. C.Catharsis
5. D.Caring
6. E.Feedback

3 points 

Question 38

1.  Which of the following statements is true concerning the role of the leaders’ values in the group?
2. A.It is important for leaders to volunteer information on their own values concerning any issue that surfaces.
3. B.It is important for leaders to keep their values to them¬selves to avoid swaying members.
4. C.Expressed values are less likely to interfere with group process than values that are hidden.
5. D.It is unethical for group leaders to expose their values in the group setting.
6. E.B and C

3 points 

Question 39

1.  Which of the following feelings and behaviors is/are charac¬teristic of the transition stage of the group process?
2. A.Challenges to the leader
3. B.Resistance
4. C.Anxiety
5. D.Interpersonal conflict
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 40

1.   Regarding the ethical issue of the freedom to withdraw from a group, which statement is FALSE? 
2. A.Members ultimately have the right to withdraw from a group.
3. B.Procedures for leaving a group should be explained to all members during the initial group session.
4. C.It is the sole responsibility of the group leader to determine whether a group experience is productive or counterproductive for each group member.
5. D.Leaders should discuss the possible risks involved in leaving a group prematurely.
6. E.Although members have the right to leave a group, it is important that they inform both the group leader and the members before making their final decision.

3 points 

Question 41

1.  Which stage is most clearly associated with dealing with per¬sonal issues and translating insight into action both in the group and outside it?
2. A.Transition
3. B.Final
4. C.Initial
5. D.Working
6. E.Pre-group

3 points 

Question 42

1.  The group leadership skill of clarification involves which of the following?
2. A.Focusing on key underlying issues
3. B.Sorting out confused and conflicting feelings
4. C.Asking open-ended questions in order to understand what a group member is saying
5. D.A tool that can be valuable in the initial stages of an en¬counter
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 43

1.  Using a theoretical framework to guide your practice as a group leader is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
2. A.It tells you exactly what to do in every session.
3. B.It helps to define both your role and the members’ roles in a group.
4. C.It provides a frame of reference for understanding and evaluating the world of the client.
5. D.It helps you to select appropriate techniques in meeting the goals of the members.
6. E.It helps you to evaluate the outcomes of the group as a whole and of the individual members.

3 points 

Question 44

1.  When group members experience persistent feelings or thoughts pertaining to their here-and-now experience in the group, it is best that they:
2. A.Keep these feelings or thoughts to themselves, as sharing them may interfere with the group’s progress
3. B.Ignore these feelings or thoughts, realizing that they will distract them from more important issues
4. C.Reveal these feelings or thoughts to the others in the group
5. D.Reveal details of their past so that others will know them
6. E.Ask questions of other group members as a way to become involved in the group

3 points 

Question 45

1.  The use of support as a leadership skill is inappropriate:
2. A.When a member is venturing into frightening territory
3. B.When a member is engaging in new behavior in a group
4. C.When a member asks for support
5. D.After a member has gone through an emotionally painful experience in a group
6. E.Before a member has had the opportunity to fully experience a conflict or painful feelings

3 points 

Question 46

1.  Which of the following is characteristic of a working group?
2. A.A willingness to take risks by sharing meaningful here-and-now reactions
3. B.Clear and specific goals
4. C.A sense of inclusion felt by most members
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 47

1.  The therapeutic factor that operates in groups when members believe that change is possible is known as:
2. A.Acceptance
3. B.Hope
4. C.Catharsis
5. D.Cohesion
6. E.Universality

3 points 

Question 48

1.  Which of the following is a type of problem behavior some¬times manifested in the group context?
2. A.Being excessively quiet
3. B.Monopolizing
4. C.Intellectualizing
5. D.Questioning others in an interrogating manner
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 49

1.  Which of the following is NOT considered a main task of group leaders during the formation of a group?
2. A.Presenting a proposal to the proper administrators and getting the idea accepted
3. B.Developing a wide array of group techniques that will be used for each of the sessions
4. C.Conducting pre-group interviews for screening and orientation purposes
5. D.Providing potential members with relevant information necessary for them to make an informed choice about participation
6. E.Organizing the practical details necessary to launch a successful group

3 points 

Question 50

1.  When using techniques in a group setting, it is important to remember that:
2. A.Their purpose is always to stir up emotions.
3. B.They should be grounded in some theoretical framework.
4. C.If they are ineffective, it is because of the members’ resistances.
5. D.One should use solution-focused strategies whenever possible given their widespread appeal.
6. E.Techniques can be very helpful in convincing members to do work they are reluctant to do.

3 points 

Question 51

1.  Which of the following are ways a group leader can make use of the skill of facilitating?
2. A.Working to create a climate of safety and acceptance
3. B.Helping members express their fears and expectations
4. C.Taking steps to cover up conflict among group members
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 52

1.  In developing and conceptualizing your integrative approach to counseling, you are advised toconsider your:
2. A.Personality
3. B.Interpersonal strengths
4. C.Life experiences
5. D.Worldview
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 53

1.  The major task to be accomplished during the initial stages of a group’s development is:
2. A.The development of trust
3. B.The development of group cohesion
4. C.The development of group norms
5. D.The working through of transference feelings

3 points 

Question 54

1.  Which of the following statements illustrates an ineffective confrontation?
2. A.“You are a phony! You are always smiling and that’s not real.”
3. B.“I feel uncomfortable with you because I’m afraid of what you think of me.”
4. C.“I find it very difficult to be open with you.”
5. D.“I don’t like it that I often feel inadequate when I am with you.”
6. E.“Many of the things you say really hurt me.”

3 points 

Question 55

1.  The purpose of preliminary screening sessions with prospec¬tive group members is to select those who:
2. A.Have needs and goals that are compatible with the estab¬lished goals of the group
3. B.Will not impede the group process
4. C.Will not have their well-being jeopardized by the group experience
5. D.All of the above
6. E.A and B

3 points 

Question 56

1.  It is important to maintain a here-and-now focus within the group because:
2. A.Members will be able to see their interpersonal style as it unfolds in that context.
3. B.Conflicts within the group can be expressed and explored.
4. C.Non-verbalized thoughts and feelings can be detrimental to the group process.
5. D.All of the above
6. E.B and C

3 points 

Question 57

1.  If the goal of a group is the simulation of everyday life, then it is a good idea to have:
2. A.A homogeneous group
3. B.A heterogeneous group
4. C.An endogenous group
5. D.An androgynous group

3 points 

Question 58

1.  Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonworking group?
2. A.Members are unwilling to take action to change.
3. B.Feedback is rejected defensively.
4. C.Feedback is rejected defensively.
5. D.Members sometimes gang up on one person.
6. E.All of the above

3 points 

Question 59

1.  When group leaders are opening a session, it is important for them to:
2. A.Focus on the first person who shares important personal information
3. B.Link the coming session with the last one
4. C.Give each member an opportunity to state what he or she wants from the upcoming session
5. D.All of the above
6. E.B and C

3 points 

Question 60

1.  Concerning a leader’s responsibility to secure informed consent of group members, the ASGW’s Best Practice Guidelines states that all of the following informa¬tion should be provided in writing EXCEPT for information:
2. A.On the nature and purposes of the group
3. B.On confidentiality and the exceptions to confidentiality
4. C.On the role and responsibility of group members and leaders
5. D.Regarding every technique that might be introduced
6. E.Pertaining to the qualifications of the leader

3 points 

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