NCE Group Counseling and Group Work Practice Exam

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• Which statement best describes an open group?
• Which statement about maintenance roles is accurate?
• Which of the following is an example of a macro-skill in group facilitation?
• Which technique involves intentionally arguing against the majority to surface alternatives?
• Which therapeutic factor is demonstrated when the group fosters a sense of belonging and support among members?
• Which practice best supports safety in the first group session?
• A group therapist is constructing a diagram to better understand the dynamics between subgroups and members. This is called
• When a counselor relates one person's predicament to another person's predicament, it is known as
• One major disadvantage of a closed group versus an open group is that?
• Which of the following is a characteristic advantage of closed groups over open groups?
• What is a co-therapist or co-facilitator model, and what are its advantages and challenges?
• Most assertiveness training groups are which type?
• R. K. Conyne suggested that group intervention is intended to?
• What is the role of supervision in supporting group work practice?
• Identify three crisis management strategies a group facilitator should have in place.
• When a counselor reads the journals in this field, it becomes evident that
• Strategies that focus on an individual member of the group are known as
• Who coined the term group therapy in 1931?
• In the transition stage, which dynamic commonly occurs?
• When a group member is speaking, it is best for the counselor to
• Which statement best depicts a major advantage of group work?
• What is a cohesive group and what factors contribute to its development?
• What is the difference between process and content in group counseling, and why is process often emphasized in supervision?
• In the models of group development, which stage in Tuckman and Jensen is equivalent to Yalom's orientation stage?
• The 'T' in T-groups stands for which term?
• In a group with flexible seating, which pairing is most likely to sit close together?
• To assess the impact of a group, which approach is recommended?
• The study of group operations is often called
• The forming stage is characterized by which behavior?
• Coleadership is also referred to as what?
• Which statement best differentiates task groups, process groups, and psychoeducational groups, with an example for each?
• A leader who wishes to stop inappropriate discussion should rely on
• Describe a structured end-of-session processing method used to consolidate learning.
• Coleadership:
• The American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) originated from the efforts of which individual in the 1940s?
• What is an appropriate confidentiality exception in group work?
• Experts predict that in the future
• What best describes content validity versus construct validity in the use of group assessment tools?
• In Tuckman's model, which statement best describes the Adjourning stage?
• Which elements are essential to establish at the first group session to set norms and safety?
• Which option correctly describes the four classic stages of group development according to Tuckman, including Adjourning as an optional stage?
• In a closed group, most experts would agree that a participant who wants to drop out should be allowed to withdraw. This is best expressed as which option?
• During the initial session of a group, the leader states that no smoking and no cursing are allowed. This is known as
• Explain the difference between content-focused and process-focused feedback in group settings, with an example.
• Group therapy initially flourished in the United States due to which factor?
• Which stage is typically associated with group cohesion?
• Which factor could contribute to a group fragmenting during coleadership?
• Most experts in the field would agree that the most important trait for group members is the ability to what?
• Blocking in group work is best described as
• In evaluating group outcomes, what does goal attainment scaling involve?
• When addressing a dominant member who hijacks the process, which approach best maintains equitable participation?
• In group leadership, which description best fits an autocratic style?
• The number of people in an open group is generally what compared to a closed group?
• Which statement describes the purpose of task roles?
• Prior to the 1960s, most counseling took place in which format?
• Which statement by a doctoral-level counselor illustrates a leader focused on process rather than product?
• In group roles, the Energizer is described as someone who
• Which statement best describes a structured group?
• In evaluating group techniques, which statement is accurate about structured versus unstructured techniques?
• In screening for a counseling group, which client would be the poorest choice for a group member?
• Experts firmly believe that a common weakness in many groups is
• The initial stage of group development is characterized by which behavior?
• How should boundary issues and dual relationships be handled in group settings?
• A major group dynamic is group development, which is usually expressed in terms of:
• Which of the following is an example of process feedback in a group setting?
• What is 'groupthink' and how can facilitators prevent it within a group setting?
• How can a facilitator address resistance from group members and prevent derailment?
• Which leadership styles are recognized in group work, and how should a facilitator adapt them to group needs?
• Groups can be open or closed. The two differ in that which statement about closed groups is true?
• Group planning occurs which of the following?
• The final group stage (also called the termination stage) is geared toward what?
• What are core competencies for group counselors as outlined by NBCC or ACA guidelines in group work?
• In a setting where dress styles are noted, which pairing is likely to sit close together?
• Group work is most consistently described as focusing on which time frame?
• What is the purpose of a start-of-session check-in?
• Self-serving or individual roles are negative inasmuch as
• In Yalom's model, which stage follows orientation?
• In terms of group risks, which approach reflects ethical leadership?
• Group norms are primarily concerned with
• Linking is defined as
• A group leader who utilizes an abundance of group exercises is
• Group cohesiveness refers to which of the following?
• How can a group be designed for a culturally diverse population to maximize inclusion and effectiveness?
• Which set correctly lists the three standard leadership styles identified for group work?
• Which description best captures a well-structured group session design at the macro level?
• Maintenance roles, like task roles, are positive since such roles
• A group has which of the following characteristics?
• The term 'we-ness' in group literature most closely refers to
• In an ethical dilemma where a member discloses intent to harm someone, what is an appropriate sequence of steps?
• Which approach is most effective for preventing splitting?
• Although the length of group counseling sessions will vary, most experts would agree that which duration is plenty of time even when critical issues are being examined?
• What is identified as a major limitation of group work?
• For children's groups, which leadership requirement is commonly recommended?
• Fights between subgroups and rebellion against the leader generally occur in which stage?
• What considerations are involved in conducting group work with diverse populations to ensure inclusivity?
• In supervision, what is the purpose of a process recording?
• How should group progress toward goals be tracked and documented while preserving confidentiality?
• Which practice best ensures safety when risk disclosures are present in group work?
• Which ethical considerations apply to online or virtual group work?
• Which term involves making certain that the leader and group truly understand the key factors related to what a member is attempting to communicate?
• In the late 1930s, researchers identified three basic leadership styles:
• Which theorists are identified as precursors to the group movement?
• What is the reported impact of flexibility, enthusiasm, and common sense on group outcomes?
• The autocratic or authoritarian leader may give orders to the group, while the laissez faire leader:
• Which of the following statements best captures universality in group work?
• In group work, confidentiality is maintained unless there is a mandate to report or imminent risk. When is information sharing with the group appropriate?
• Explain the concept of in-session processing and why it is vital for group growth.
• Which combination of factors is identified as a curative factor by Yalom?
• Which set of strategies is recommended to promote member engagement in a group with both introverts and extroverts?
• The tertiary group is more likely to deal with which scenario?
• Some research demonstrates that
• How does the leader's transference/countertransference influence group dynamics, and how should a facilitator manage it?
• Group work typically emphasizes which of the following?
• Coleaders are apt to work at cross purposes when which condition applies?
• In some literature, group cohesiveness, or 'we-ness,' is known as
• Which two methods are commonly used to assess progress when evaluating group outcomes?
• Group norms govern what?
• One potential disadvantage of group work is that individual issues may not be properly examined.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of a process-oriented group?
• Which organization was spawned by Jacob Moreno in 1942?
• Coleadership can be a disadvantage when which of the following is true?
• Vertical interventions are strategies that focus on
• What is the intake/screening process for a new group member designed to assess?
• Which statement about coleadership is most supported by the material?
• Which theorists are considered a preface to the group movement?
• A pecking order among group members typically emerges during which stage?
• What are common signs of a failing group and potential interventions?
• Which practice is intended to support grounding and stability for group members during a crisis?
• Which trait is considered essential by most experts for group members?
• In group dynamics, if a group remains in task roles too long or maintenance roles too long, which effects occur?
• In a healthy group, members
• One potential disadvantage of group work is that the group may become too
• The Gatekeeper's primary function is to
• Which statement best describes a parallel group example?
• In the 1940s, which two organizations emerged to advance group therapy?
• When an adolescent complains about parents in the group, the best approach is to:
• From a personality standpoint, the follower tends to be what?
• Which statement about primary groups is true?
• One major advantage of a closed group versus an open group is what?
• One distinct disadvantage of an open group is that what?
• Describe strategies for preventing and addressing Splitting in group therapy.
• Which statement is true about scapegoats?
• In co-leadership, which statement about countertransference is correct?
• What considerations should be made when forming a group with children or adolescents?
• How does one design an effective group session objective, and what makes it SMART?
• Which statement best reflects Gerald Corey’s view on what is necessary for an effective group leader?
• In group dynamics, which role is also called the conciliator?
• The ________ may secretly wish that he or she was running the group.
• What are ethical considerations in group supervision and how does supervision support group work practice?
• A counselor screening clients for a new group at the college counseling center. Which client would most likely be the poorest choice for a group member?
• In the five-stage model (forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning), which stage signifies the group disbands?
• A client would generally feel the most suspicious of others in which stage?
• A group with more than one leader is said to utilize coleaders. Coleadership is desirable because:
• What term describes a group member who asks inappropriate questions?
• What are the primary purposes of the screening/admission process for a group, and what criteria indicate likely fit?
• How do you integrate assessment data into group design, and what data sources might be used?
• Which practice involves briefly stating what has transpired or discussed in a session?
• A hierarchy among members occurs in which stage?
• How can facilitators incorporate experiential exercises while maintaining ethical boundaries and cultural sensitivity?
• Which option best describes a task group?
• Primary groups are primarily described as?
• Most experts would agree that an effective adult counseling group has how many members?
• Which option best describes a self-help or support group?
• Which statement about the effectiveness of group work is commonly cited by researchers?
• In group leadership, which description best fits a democratic style (facilitator)?
• Which statement about member counts is supported when comparing adult and children groups?
• What is a primary advantage of having a co-facilitator in group work?
• When planning a group for a culturally diverse population, which practice most directly supports inclusive participation?
• In terms of research and the group leader's personality, which statement is most accurate?
• Which group leader statement in a residential center for adolescents focuses on product rather than process?
• Compared with individual therapy, group sessions are generally:
• Define informed consent for group work and its essential components?
• What is a key implication of open groups compared with closed groups?
• What is the role of confidentiality in group work, and what are typical exceptions?
• In terms of group membership, which scenario illustrates a potential drawback of open groups?
• Explain the difference between parallel, cooperative, and mature group development models and provide an example for each.
• Group specialists define role conflict as:
• According to the ACA and ASGW divisions, screening for potential group members should occur
• Which scenario best illustrates a psychoeducational group?
• What is the purpose of a consent form in group work, and what topics should it cover?
• A group leader working with children under 10 should best enhance treatment by:
• Why are inclusive norms important in group work?
• In a group, task roles
• A group therapist must make
• Which term describes the act of putting a halt to a group member's actions that might have a negative impact on other group members?
• In a secondary group, which condition is typically present?
• Which practice is essential for protecting confidentiality when documenting group progress?
• Compared with an adult counseling group, a children’s group typically has what?
• In a secondary group, this implies what?
• When comparing the autocratic, democratic, and laissez faire styles, which is considered most desirable?
• A screening for group members can be done in a group or privately. Although private screening sessions are not as cost effective or as time efficient as group screening, many group leaders feel that private screening sessions are superior for what reason?
• Which statement best describes the duration difference between group therapy and group counseling?
• A female group member is obviously not participating. A group member playing the ________ is most likely to mention this and urge her to participate.
• Which of the following best differentiates micro-skills from macro-skills in group facilitation?
• Cohesiveness, or group unity, is desirable. When cohesiveness is strong, nevertheless, it also can be negative as
• In group counseling, what is the role of feedback and the difference between process feedback vs outcome feedback?
• Private screening interviews are often favored because they enhance what aspect of the counseling process?
• The T-group is typically aimed at which audience?
• What is a major advantage of group work over individual counseling?
• Group norms refer to
• Which therapeutic factor is illustrated when a group member realizes that others share the same issue?
• What is the documented effect of introducing structured exercises with feedback early in a group?
• What is a process recording in group supervision?
• Which practice supports ethical use of experiential exercises with diverse groups?
• An adept group leader will which of the following?
• Which group member is most likely to push for a withdrawn member to participate?
• Strategies that approach the group as a whole are known as
• Which statement best captures the difference between group climate and group potency and how facilitators influence them?
• What term describes a leader who is synonymous with a democratic approach, as discussed by Sam Gladding?
• Which data sources might be used to inform group design and measure progress?
• What is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief or time-limited group?
• When might termination planning be introduced, and what should it include?
• Which is a key characteristic of T-groups?
• The word dynamic means the group is
• Which factor is not delineated by Irvin Yalom as a curative factor?
• A group leader who asks each group member to recapitulate what he or she has learned during a given session is promoting
• Group process refers to which aspect of group work?
• Name two of Yalom's therapeutic factors and give an example of how they manifest in a group session.
• Group counseling is often described as an interpersonal problem-solving group. Which statement best describes this type of group?
• Which statement best differentiates psychoeducational groups from process-oriented groups, with examples?
• Universality in group work suggests that:
• Which range is commonly recommended for adult group size?
• Everybody picks on ________.
• According to the risky shift phenomenon, a group decision will
• Weight Watchers is an example of a