What Color are You
Theory
Ethics and Values
Group Dynamics
100
What color represents someone who wears their feelings on their sleeves, is nurturing and caring, and is a peacemaker?
blue
100
Describe systems theory.
the characteristics of a group as a whole are created by the interplay between its individual members.
100
What is name of the professional group where members are interested in and specialize in group work?
ASGW: Association for Specialists in Group Work
100
What are the four dimensions of group dynamics?
Communication and interaction patterns Cohesion Social integration and influence Group culture
200
What color is best known for their logic and things that require vision, problem solving, strategy, and change?
Green
200
Roots come from psychology, economic analysis, and game theory.
Social Exchange Theory
200
True or False: Assessment of self is determined best practice in planning under the ASGW.
True: Group workers assess their values, beliefs, theoretical orientation and how these impact upon the group, particularly when working with a diverse and multicultural population.
200
What are examples of patterns of group interaction? (3 of 4) Must describe one!
Maypole; round robin; hot seat; free floating
300
What is the combo that would be highly organized, cooperative, truthful, caring, and expressive of feelings?
Blue/Gold
300
What is Reciprocal Determinism?
Behavior changes, resulting from the interaction between the person and environment.
300
What is an example of an ethical dilemma you may face as a group facilitator?
Class decides points!
300
What are the three stages of group development?
Beginning (Forming) Middle (Storming, Norming, Performing) End (Termination)
400
What is point of the "What Color are You" exercise?
To determine your own leadership style; to understand others' styles and how they may differ from you; to understand how to work most effectively with others.
400
Describe (and name!) the theory founded by Sigmund Freud.
Psychodynamic theory is more focused on the individual and based on early experiences and levels of consciousness of person (id, ego, superego); has emphasis on psychosexual development.
400
What are the core values of the NASW? (need 4 of 6)
Service; Social Justice; Dignity and Worth of a Person; Importance of Human Relationships; Integrity; Competence
400
What promotes group cohesion?
High level of group interaction; Achieving goals; Groups that offer rewards, resources, or prestige for membership
500
What is the strongest combination of leadership styles that would be most effective for group social work?
Class Decide points!!
500
Give an example of tools that might be used when coming from the narrative/constructive theory?
journaling, art, theater
500
What are some of the ethical principles for the conduct of group meetings? (4 of 8)
Refer to page 10
500
Describe ways you may handle subgroups that are negatively impacting the group as a whole?
Change seating arrangements; use program materials and exercises to separate subgroup members; promote the development of norms restricting communication to one member at a time; wild card
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