Chapter 3
Group Formation
Please note that the items marked with a “w” are also available as interactive Tutorial Quizzes on the
1. w The crucial factor in selection of members is some common ground
between their individual needs and: (p. 48)
2. The formation stage of group work involves consideration of: (p. 44)
3. w A group in a hospital may have new members join when admitted to the hospital and others leave
when discharged. This is an example of: (p. 43)
4. What strategy is suggested in order for a group leader to receive effective referrals? (p. 45)
5. Limits on physical activity with a children’s group and clarification of the boundary on the use of
physical force in group are examples of: (p. 53)
6. w When a group leader accepts a potential member’s or another professional’s agreement on the
importance of the group too quickly, the leader may need to use which skill? (p. 40)
7. Group Leader: “We are going to have our first meeting in two weeks, on a
Wednesday night. Can I expect you there?”
The best reply from the leader to the prospective member is:
8. w The skill involved in the above (Question 7) interaction can be described
as: (p. 45)
9. When workers use activities in group work with children as a substitute for
discussions about their problems or because the group leader is concerned that the
youngsters would not come to a “talking group”: (p. 53)
10. A process in a group in which the members split into sub-groups in
response to a changing racial ratio is: (p. 50)
11. w Whether to include males, females, or both should be determined
according to the group’s: (p. 49)
True or False Questions:
