Group Social Work: Types, Theories & Communication

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Match the following theorists with their contributions to defining group social work:

Kurt Lewin = Developed field theory, emphasizing the dynamic interaction between individuals and their environment. Grace Coyle = Defined group work as an educational process and emphasized social responsibility and democratic participation. Gisela Konopka = Focused on the therapeutic aspects of group work and the importance of building relationships in a group setting. Helen Harris Perlman = Emphasized the problem-solving approach and the person-in-environment perspective in social work.

Match the following types of groups with their primary purpose:

Education Group = To enhance members' knowledge and skills. Therapy Group = To aid members in resolving emotional and psychological problems. Task Group = To complete a specific task or achieve a defined goal. Support Group = To provide emotional support and understanding among members sharing similar experiences.

Match phases of group development with typical activities:

Initial Phase = Orientation and formation of group norms. Transition Phase = Conflict and resistance to group influence. Working Phase = Collaboration on the task and achievement of goals. Termination Phase = Review of group experience and planning for future activities.

Match the following member roles with their descriptions:

Initiator = Suggests new ideas or innovative solutions to group problems. Information Seeker = Asks for clarification of values, factual adequacy, with an interest in knowing relevant points of information. Compromiser = Mediates the differences between members within a group. Aggressor = May work more to satisfy their own immediate needs. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following communication patterns with their characteristics:

Ideal = Frequent and diverse ways of chatting between groups. Broken = A faction or cliques occurs, causing communication issues. Monopolized = The leader communicates most of the information. Minimal Contact = People rarely speak. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following basic skills for Group Workers with their descriptions:

Active Listening = Paying close attention to both the verbal and nonverbal communication of group members. Empathy = Understanding and sharing the feelings of another person. Conflict Resolution = Facilitating constructive communication and problem-solving among members facing disagreements. Group Facilitation = Assisting the group in setting goals, developing norms, and managing group processes. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their impact on group influence::

Group Cohesion = Has an increased group influence. Member Involvement = Increased agreement through discussions. Clarity of norms = Well-defined norms. Leadership qualities = Helps manage group processes. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following methods of resolving group conflict with their descriptions:

Negotiation = Members work together to find a mututally acceptable solution. Mediation = A neutral third party helps facilitate communication and problem-solving. Compromise = Each member gives up something to reach an agreement. Accommodation = Adjusting perceptions so the argument moves forward. Signup and view all the answers

Match the characteristics relating to types of Communication:

Passive Communication = Fails to clearly show feelings and expresses it effectively. Aggressive Communication = Expressing opinions but violating the rights of someone else. Assertive Communication = Clearly states opinions and feelings without violating the rights of others. Passive-Aggressive Communication = Express opinions effectively while appearing passive. Signup and view all the answers

Match information relating group communication problems to a solution:

Expressing Poor views = Use I statements to clarify feelings. Unclear on needs = Actively solicit for help with another member Silence = Make it accepted Dominating = Allow others to participate. Signup and view all the answers

Match different types of factors that can influence relationships in a closed setting:

Power = Those in elevated roles may push down towards the bottom. Empathy = understanding feelings of participants. Status = Members have their standing in the group. Authority = The power dynamic inside the group. Signup and view all the answers

Match the examples to reasons group terminations and their causes:

Completion = The group goal is complete. Funding = The allocated monetary help has run out. Lack of Involvement = When members appear with low show out rate. Conflict = Members of the group disagree or argue. Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of leadership style and its associated trait:

Authoritarian Leader = A hierarchical arrangement, where a leader is above another. Democratic Leader = A transparent approach to issues. Laissez-faire Leader = Members are empowered and can freely set their own schedule. Task-Oriented Leader = Has to perform a certain job. Signup and view all the answers

Match terminologies involved in Groups and Team:

Team = More organized and work cohesively to perform tasks. Group = Loosely Organized and not set towards a definite objective (Non-Interacting). Roles = Have to perform a specific job. Norms = Social standing in the group for members. Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps to an effect and the end goal to effective groups:

Teamwork = Working to share and perform tasks. Structure = Follow standard protocols. Support = Being there in tough times for members. Communication = The key for members. Signup and view all the answers

Match different characteristics on why individual role is important:

Initiator = Suggests new ideas. Information Seekers = Seeks clarification. Compromiser = Tries to reconcile. Follower = Go along with the movement. Signup and view all the answers

Match each one of member attribute involved in cohesion:

Attractiveness = People like and like being with each other Morale = A good and positive environment with encouragement. Task Cohesion = Each party is involved in a certain activity. Social cohesion = Can make it or break it for individuals working together in conjunction. Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of environment that'd involve a good method:

Rural = Allows for good group integration. Inner City = Can work well as part of the group. Schools = Each member has a say in how they move things forward. Private Organizations = Good for helping people share information. Signup and view all the answers

Match the definitions on the stage of Group Interaction:

Initial Stage = Includes the group's goals and objectives. Middle Stage = Dealing with more information. Ending stage = Review of the period. Transitioning = Allow the team to perform. Signup and view all the answers

Match each type of social networking style for a group:

Passive = Fails to convey opinions. Aggressive = Can voice opinion but violates rights. Assertive = Express opinion but values rights. Passive-Aggressive = Expresses opinions while acting passive. Signup and view all the answers

Match each problem in a group and their response:

Express poor views = Use the I statements to clarify feelings. Lack of expression = Actively work to make the group more comfortable. Quiet = Allow for silence to be acceptable. Dominating = Allow for more groups to form. Signup and view all the answers

Match which one of social interaction can be effective to change:

Power = Can suppress to allow those at the bottom to communicate. Empathy = Understanding the feelings inside a collective. Status = Everyone has the same standing. Authority = The power is equal. Signup and view all the answers

Match these to the conclusion causes of a discussion:

Completed goal = Group is complete, allowing team to move forward. Finances = The finances may run out leading to group ending. Small = It is harder to achieve goals. End point = Reaches end of point of activity. Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of leadership traits within a group setting:

Authoritarian = Helps define the work. Democratic = A transparant view. Laissez-Faire = Freely set team's agenda. Task-Oriented Leader = Assing personnel. Signup and view all the answers

Match those traits with groups and teams:

Team = A cohesive group to perform some tasks. Group = Loosely, and not set to achieve objective (Non-Interacting). Roles = Someone has to do a certain job. Norms = Social norms for members. Signup and view all the answers

Match each one of those points with the right term for cohesive relationships:

Support = Be there in good times and encourage other members. Structure = Have some guidelines and rule to keep order. Communication = The key to group Environment = The ability to allow the interaction. Signup and view all the answers

Match locations of meetings to why those location matter for group development:

Rural = Easier to integrate between group due to less outside engagement. Smaller cities = Can integrate well as part of group. Schools = The children can mix. Private = Easy to make things happen. Signup and view all the answers

Match the basic steps of a typical team interaction:

Starting point = Begins Middle = Deal more interactions. Ending = Review team period Moving along = Team can move forward. Signup and view all the answers

Match each factor to helping and affecting each communication measure:

Passive = Fail opinions. Aggressive = May voice opinion but violates feelings. Assertive = Voices opinion. Passive aggressive = Express but still violates feelings. Signup and view all the answers

Match the main solution:

Express poor views = Clarify feelings. Not being = Make the group more comfortable. Be quiet = Acceptable for periods. Dominate = Allow more participation. Signup and view all the answers

Match the social interaction:

Power = Allow the bottom to communicate. Empathy = How it is. Status = Standing should be equal. Authority = Has been set to equal. Signup and view all the answers

Match what helps you:

End to end = Allow move group. Taxes = Finances ran. Group = Tough. activity = End point for activity Signup and view all the answers

Match types here:

Group = Work is described Demons = Helps be seen. Task Oriented = Assign group = Is there Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is group work?

A comprehensive definition of group work.

What are educational groups?

Groups formed to achieve behavioral changes and social learning objectives.

When did group work start?

A method of social service that began in 1844 with the establishment of the Young Men's Christian Association in England.