NURS 661 - Exam 2 Questions With
Correct Answers.
BLOCKING - answer(Being able to intervene effectively, without attacking anyone, when
members engage in counterproductive behaviors). Intervening to stop counter productive group
behavior
EMPATHIZING - answer(Intuitively sensing the subjective ...
BLOCKING - answer✔✔(Being able to intervene effectively, without attacking anyone, when
members engage in counterproductive behaviors). Intervening to stop counter productive group
behavior
EMPATHIZING - answer✔✔(Intuitively sensing the subjective world of others in a group,
being able to adopt the frame of reference of others, and communicating this understanding to
clients so they feel understood). The aim is to foster trust in the therapeutic relationship; to
communicate understanding; to encourage deeper levels of self-exploration.
EVALUATING - answer✔✔(Appraising the ongoing group process and the individual and
group dynamics). The aim is to promote better self-awareness and understanding of group
movement and direction
FACILITATING - answer✔✔(Helping members clarify their own goals and take steps to reach
them). Opening up clear and direct communication within the group; helping members assume
increasing responsibility for the group's direction
GIVING FEEDBACK - answer✔✔(Providing information to members in such a way that they
can use it to make constructive behavior changes). Expression of concrete and honest reactions
based on observation of members' behaviors
GOAL SETTING - answer✔✔(Being able to work cooperatively with members so that there is
an alignment between members goals and leader goals, being able to assist members in
establishing concrete goals). Planning specific goals for the group process and helping
participants define concrete and meaningful goals
INITIATING - answer✔✔(Demonstrating an active stance in intervening in a group at
appropriate times). Promoting participation and introducing new directions in the group
REFLECTING FEELINGS - answer✔✔(Mirroring what others appear to be feeling without
being mechanical). Communicating understanding of the content of feelings; letting members
know that they are being heard and understood beyond the level of words
SUGGESTING - answer✔✔(Offering information or possibilities for action that can be used by
members in making independent decisions). Offering advice and information, direction, and
ideas for new behavior
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, RISK and Benefits of Group Work? - answer✔✔RISKS: Emotional de-compensation, personal
conflicts, Confidential violation, culture conflicts. Benefits = Development of problem solving
skills, learning of others experiences, self-confidence, feeling connected, need to be ethical and
let them know that the groups are here to help and make things better, a sense of family
Informed consent p. 45 - answer✔✔A process that begins with presenting basic information
about group treatment and members to enable them to make better decision on whether or not to
enter and how to participate in groups. Establishes trust and allows to clarify rules and keeps
confidentiality.
ENCOUNTER GROUPS - answer✔✔Occurs when individuals connect with one another in a
meaningful and authentic way. The encounter occurs in the context of the here-and-now,
regardless of whether the enactment relates to a past event or to an anticipated future event. It
involves great degree of both directness of communication and self-disclosure. There is great
power in encountering. It is more effective than merely reporting an incident. (Corey p. 193).
Psychodrama
GROUP COUNSELING vs. GROUP THERAPY - answer✔✔GOALS!
GROUP THERAPY - answer✔✔Deals with specific goals of remediation, treatment or
personality reconstruction; its more targeted/focused
GROUP COUNSELING - answer✔✔Focus on growth, development enhancement, prevention,
enhancement, and releasing blocks (emphasis is on discovering internal resources of strength.)
Counseling can be more vague.
Psychotherapy Groups - answer✔✔addressing past experiences and how they relate to the
present
Self-Exploration Groups - answer✔✔Thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviors and asking
the big WHY's? For example, why is there this area of struggle?
By experiencing your own cautiousness, resistances, fears, and uncomfortable moments in a
group, by being confronted and by struggling with your problems in a group context, you can
experience what is needed to build a trusting and cohesive group. (Corey, p. 65)
TASK GROUPS - answer✔✔•aims to foster accomplishing identified work goals. Task
facilitation groups are designed to assist task forces, committees, planning groups, community
organizations, discussion groups, study circles, learning groups, team building program
development consultation, and other similar groups to correct or develop their functioning. i.e.,
PTA, committees
Know how managed care has affected brief interventions and short-term groups:
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