Defense Mechanisms
Nilo feels uncomfortable flying but tries to convince her brother that it is in fact he who has a phobia of air travel. What defense mechanism might this be an example of?
Projection
lack of clarity of role
role ambiguity
IN ORDER
Physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization
During this stage of team development, members may find that their initial expectations of the team are far different than the realities of trying to accomplish something together.
Marked by conflict within the group as team members push boundaries and challenge authority in attempt to clarify the team’s goals, values, and norms.
power and control (storming)
_____ must be attentive to and help balance stability and change.
_____ focuses on efficiency, effectiveness, and planning
management
Mary was abused as a child. She doesn't remember the abuse but now struggles to trust others and form relationships.
Repression
the role is carried out in an expected way
role complementarity
Dysfunctional Family Roles
A social worker is working with a family in which both parents are chronic substance abusers. The second oldest son is always getting in trouble at school and has had several juvenile arrests. He constantly fights with his siblings. This child has MOST likely taken on the role of:
Scapegoat
Which stage represents the time when the group becomes a cohesive unit, morale is high and members actively acknowledge the talents, skills and experience that each member brings to the group?
Differentiation (performing) - group becomes united, morale is high, actively acknowledges the talents, skills and experience that each member brings to the group. Sense of belongingness
one in which the leader accomplishes organizational goals by building relationships with group members.
transformational leadership style
Erin was neglected by her father but experiences resentful feelings towards her therapist later in life. This behavior might be associated with which defense mechanism?
Displacement
A husband complains that his wife does not take responsibility for keeping the house clean and a wife is upset that her husband does not financially provide for the family.
role dis-complementarity
the role expectations of others differs from one's own expectations
1. Describe purpose of reinforcement
A) Example negative reinforcement
B) Example positive reinforcement
2. Describe purpose of punishment
A) Example negative punishment
B) Example positive punishment
1. to encourage behavior
a) removing restrictions from a child when they follow the rules like no chores today because you got an A on your test.
b) buying child ice cream after they showed good behavior on shopping trip
2. to discourage behavior
a) xbox is taken away
b) spanking
Which stage represent the time characterized with anxiety and uncertainty when the group is just starting to come together?
pre-affiliation (forming)
one in which the leader accomplishes organizational goals by rewarding group members.
transactional leadership style
Which defense mechanism did Freud believe to be a sign of maturity?
Sublimation
Involves taking an unacceptable urge and converting it into a more acceptable form.
For example, a person experiencing extreme anger might take up kick-boxing as a means of venting frustration.
A mother with relationship problems who is repeatedly emotionally comforted by her 11-year-old daughter
role reversal
when two or more individuals switch roles
Name the 5 stages in couples development, briefly describe them, and use the hand movements*.
*hand movements not required
symbiosis (romance)- passionate, attentive to needs, place few demands on each other.
differentiation (power struggle)- begin to notice annoyances with issues that were previously unnoticed
practicing (stability)- autonomy and individuality become primary
rapprochement (commitment)- when openness and vulnerability begin to reemerge. partners feel comfortable with their own individuality in the relationship.
mutual interdependence (co-creation)- constancy; each partner is able to value and respect the separateness of the other.
Arlette, Efren, Erica, Esme, Nilo and Veronica are working together to develop a study guide for one of their classes. After some initial conflict, the group is starting to become more fun, cooperative, and productive! Which stage of development is this group in?
Intimacy (norming) - group becomes more fun and enjoyable. More cooperative, and productive.
one in which the leader allows the group members to operate on their own with no guidance.
laissez-faire leadership style
Clare gets fired and blames her job loss on her co-workers. This is an example of which defense mechanism?
Rationalisation
incompatible or conflicting expectations
Persons experience this when they find themselves pulled in various directions as they try to respond to the many statuses they hold
role conflict
__________ is instincts or ideas that are acceptable to the self; that are compatible with one’s values and ways of thinking
__________ aka ___ _____ is the opposite, referring to thoughts and behaviors that are in conflict with the needs and goals of the ego, or in conflict with the person’s ideal self-image
egosyntonic
egodystonic aka ego alien
Name the 5 stages of group development
pre-affiliation (forming), power and control (storming), Intimacy (norming), Differentiation (performing), and separation/Termination (adjourning)
best to use when leading professional employees who are self-motivated and accomplish tasks on their own, as this type of leader focuses on relationships in the work environment.
democratic leadership style