this is a type of group where members can freely move in and out of the group (there is no set attendance)
What is an open group
These types of activities allow members to get to know each other (get to know you games/activities)
What are ice breakers?
the group is in this stage of group process according to Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning includes conflict at high rates
what is storming
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is what type of group three answers accepted (you need 1)
What is a Social Advocacy/Self-Help/Mutual Aid Group
true or false: termination only occurs when the group formally ends
what is false
This type of group focuses on helping those who are impacted by a particular problem - and have personal experience with that problem. SW'ers are not the leaders of this group (one step at a time model)
What are self-help groups
This activity (done early in the group process) allows members to learn the group norms early on. It sets the contract for what is okay and not okay to do in the group setting
What is establishing norms and rules of the group
what are some ways you can identify the group you are working with is gaining cohesive properties (name 2)?
less conflict, more participation, working through conflict appropriately, solving problems,
this type of client will benefit from identifying what is important to them, their specific goals and values, highlighting the reasons they should keep attending group, showing them how the group may help them get off probation/supervision
what are mandated clients
When a successful group ends - this term can be use to describe common emotions for participants and leaders
What is sweet sorrow?
I am a SW'er and leader of this type of group - it is an anger management group where I am teaching skills in how to cope with anger and strategies for members to use.
What is a psychoeducational group
this is the name of the planning phase of group - leaders should engage in this prior to even beginning the group process
What is group prep
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning are part of what model of group development
What is the Tuckman Model involve
this type of group often focuses on tasks to be completed and is in committee format
what is a task group
This is the method of evaluation to gauge how members feel about the group - how the group went, what subjects were covered, group leadership style. This does not usually measure knowledge gained
What is a satisfaction survey?
Group leaders can address conflict/disruptive group behavior in (3) ways - by addressing it through ...
(1) ignoring or minimizing the behavior
(2) allowing other members to address the behavior
(3) addressing it directly
these should be decided upon prior to beginning a group (I will accept 3 for full points)
What are:
- group participant number (how many)
- group type (treatment, support, psychoeducational)
- location
- time
- norms/rules
- open or closed
In this approach, group members work to avoid the appearance and feel that one group is "winning" and one group is "losing" because it can decrease motivation for group members on the "losing" side
What is the No Lose Problem Solving Approach
this type of participant attempts to "mind read" other members, can slow group process, and attempts to analyze other members thoughts, feelings and behaviors. this can cause problems during the intervention phase
What is the Psychoanalyzer
This type of evaluation design measures target behavior before during and after intervention
What is a single subject design?
what is the name of this type of member who expresses anger, rage, frustration about the group often, can be physically or verbally aggressive, can use “clean fighting” or “dirtyfighting”?
What is the bear
Known as the father of group work ... name this leader in SW groups

Who is Irving Yolam
this type of conflict occurs when groups from inside the larger group effect group decision making
Intergroup conflict
These were some of the first identified types of groups (first week of class) - there are 3, you need to name 2 of these groups.
What are the YMCA's, the YWCA's and the settlement houses
These are the two domains of evaluation
What are (1) process and (2) outcome