Chapter 6: Values and Ethics

Test Bank

Multiple Choice

1. While democracy has been an historical pillar of group work, socially just ethical practice challenges its assumption of ______ for marginalized populations

a. stratification

b. inferiority

c. equality

d. inclusion

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Values and Ethics

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. An understanding of ______ is central to building solidarity among diverse group members.

a. intersectionality

b. democracy

c. cultural differences

d. gender roles

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Solidarity

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. ______ is an active process of inviting, admitting, engaging with, representing, affirming, and integrating members.

a. Formation

b. Inclusion

c. Empowerment

d. Shared leadership

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Inclusion

Difficulty Level: Easy

4. Which of the following statements best reflects the value of Cultural Humility ?

a. It is important to understand the cultural traditions of various groups and seek to integrate them into our own.

b. It is important to treat people of various cultural groups in particular ways based on what we know about them.

c. It is important to avoid discussing cultural differences and instead focus on similarities.

d. It is important to reflect on our own cultural assumptions and allow others to be the expert on theirs.

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

Answer Location: Cultural Humility

Difficulty Level: Hard

5. The three dimensions of shared leadership are shared purpose, social support, and ______.

a. interdependence

b. clearly defined roles

c. voice

d. mutual support

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

Answer Location: Shared Leadership

Difficulty Level: Easy

6. A social justice position in group work suggests that group membership and participation should be ______.

a. representative

b. intentional

c. voluntary

d. mandatory

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Additional Ethical Issues in Group Work Practice

Difficulty Level: Medium

7. ______ should be highly transparent and include information about the worker’s qualifications for leading the group.

a. Informed consent

b. Recruitment materials

c. Member contracting

d. Referral documentation

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Informed Consent

Difficulty Level: Medium

8. Because ______ is a central value in group work, workers must be vigilant in assessing and addressing ______.

a. equity, member commitment

b. trust, potential risks of membership

c. solidarity, member skills

d. empowerment, communication

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Potential Risks of Membership

Difficulty Level: Medium

9. One key indicator of facilitator competence in group work is ______ :

a. certification in group processes

b. the ability to ensure member safety and maintain expectations of member participation

c. experience with individuals from the cultural groups represented by members

d. assertive leadership skills

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Facilitator Competence

Difficulty Level: Medium

10. ______ is an example of a values dialectic that occurs in group work.

a. Equity versus equality

b. Inclusion versus competence

c. Individualism versus interdependence

d. Diversity versus solidarity

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium

True/False

1. Solidarity is a value that is rooted in shared experiences or similarities between members.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Solidarity

Difficulty Level: Medium

2. Tolerance of beliefs and opinions requires agreement with or acceptance of any claims made by other members.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Tolerance

Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Empowerment is inherently a social process that occurs in relation to others.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Empowerment

Difficulty Level: Medium

4. It is better to draw attention to events or statements that reveal stereotypes or prejudice than to let them pass unaddressed.

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Answer Location: Imposing Values and Beliefs

Difficulty Level: Medium

5. From a social justice perspective, involuntary group membership is often necessary to ensure that people get the services they need.

Cognitive Domain: Application

Answer Location: Involuntary Membership

Difficulty Level: Medium