SOCIAL WORK METHODS II (WORKING WITH GROUPS) Answer Key

1. In a group setting when the social worker considers the survivor as the person
with strengths and frailties and further recognizes these and commits herself to
the healing partnership with the survivor, she is said to be observing what
principle?
A. Empathy
B. Acceptance
C. Reflexivity
D. Empowerment

2. The following are the realities in the life of the survivor and that in dealing with
them, the social worker has to bear in mind such considerations, except:
A. Inconsistencies in the story of the survivor are acceptable considering the
trauma she experienced
B. The responsibility for violence falls on the man who did it, or it could also
be on the part of the survivor.
C. Nothing justifies the commission of any act of violence against a girl or a
woman.
D. Respect the pacing of the survivor, telling the story takes time.

3. The goals of crisis intervention include all of the following, except:

A. Recognition of the connection between the current stress and the past life
experiences
B. Restoration to the optimal post-crisis level of functioning
C. Understanding of the relevant precipitating events that contributed to the
state of disequilibrium
D. Identification of remedial measures that can be taken by the client and the
family or that are available through community resources.

4. In shaping the group’s therapeutic norms, there could be group interactions

that may serve as hindering factors. Which of the following illustrates a
situation that calls for the worker’s intervention?
A. When participants intellectualize about emotion-laden material.
B. When one or more members displays hospitability through jokes.
C. When a member adopts a “co-leader” role.
D. All of the above.
5. In this phase of the helping process, the worker and client review progress,
focusing on key themes and basic issues, emphasis is placed on the tasks
accomplished, the adaptive coping patterns developed and the ties built with
persons and resources in the community.
A. Planning
B. Monitoring
C. Assessment
D. Termination

6. You are a social worker engaged with a group of adolescents who have issues
pertaining to reproductive health. You submitted a proposal that includes
inviting experts to educational programming and contraceptives. Your
 colleague remarked that it was totally inappropriate and that under no
circumstances that she will condone it. How should you reply assertively?
A. “You’re probably right. I’ll just forget about it.”
B. “What’s wrong with you? Are you still living in the dark ages or something?
Perhaps what you need is a little action yourself.”
C. “I understand your concerns. However, I still think this is an important issue
to address. Let’s talk further about it.”
D. “It is better to be proactive than reactive.”

7. The agency where you worked is in need of urgent policy changes that will
expedite fundraising initiatives. Your colleague, a local lawyer, bluntly states to
you, “ I wish you would be more specific when you make your comments during
meetings. I can never understand what you’re talking about.” How will you
respond assertively?
A. “Yes, you’re right. I’ll try to speak more clearly in the future.”
B. “I’m not nearly as unclear as you are, nor, by the way, as arrogant.”
C. “I’m sorry you feel that way. Perhaps you could speak up when you don’t
understand something during board meeting. Your feedback will help us
communicate better.”
D. Both A & C.

8. Confidentiality and privileged communication involve the degree of protected

disclosure of communication between professionals and their clients. These
entail all of the following, except:
A. Social workers must be aware of what, according to state statute and agency
policy, can safely be labeled confidential between client and helper.
B. Clients must be informed during the first meeting about what information
would or would not be held in confidence.
C. The professional is not exempted from divulging confidential information in
the courtroom if the client has not claimed privileged communication.
D. All are important considerations.
9. The miracle question in solution-focused assessment questions helps to
determine the client’s priorities and to operationalize the areas for change.
Essentially, the social worker asks, “If, while you were asleep, a miracle
occurred and your problem was solved, how would things be different when you
woke up?” Such technique is helpful in that:
A. It asks the client to elaborate on what is different in his life’s incidence and
what other factors might cause it to be different.
B. It helps the client envision the positive results of the change process and
elicits important information for structuring specific behavioral
interventions.
C. It opens up the opportunity to ask what accounts for the current level of
difficulty or relief.
D. Both A & B
 10. The standard element of the initial interview particularly to clients who are into
alcohol or substance abuse which may be asked in a straight forward and
nonjudgmental manner/fashion is through the following opening questions,
except:
A. “Now, I’d like to know about some of your habits. First, in an average month,
on how many days do you have at least one drink of alcohol?”
B. “Are you currently experiencing any health problems?”
C. “Have you ever used street drugs of any sort?”
D. “Did the change of medication occur at the same time these other difficulties
began?”

11. In assessing children, the following statements are true, except:

A. In working with children, you may rely more than usual on certain data
sources (e.g., collateral contacts or observations) and less than usual on other
sources (e.g., client’s verbal reports).
B. The significance and meaning of your impressions from play should be
evaluated on the basis of your very own sources of information.
C. A trusting relationship with the child’s primary caregivers will be vital to
your access to the child and will affect the rapport you achieve with him or her.
D. Parent interviews may be needed to complete a satisfactory assessment.

12. Below are behavioral profiles of group members demonstrating functional

behaviors, except:
A. Talked about self introspectively
B. Joined in discussions
C. Accredited self for several strengths
D. Sharp at summarizing group feelings
E. Twice challenged the comments of others

13. Below are functional group behaviors, except:

A. Members listen carefully to one another and give all ideas a fair hearing.
B. Members speak for others.
C. Members concentrate on the present and what they can do to change
themselves.
D. Members take turns speaking.

14. Social workers may be justified in having reservations in the following

circumstances, except:
A. When client’s goals appear to be harmful to the well-being of themselves and
others.
B. Clients may have goals that are incompatible with your values or those of the
agency.
C. When referral cannot be made, reservations about the help you may be able
to provide should be stated up front, and other goals should be negotiated if possible.
D. All are justifiable.

15. The five stages of Garland’s et al.’s model of group development are as follows:
A. Preaffiliataion; Power and control; Intimacy; Differentiation and Separation
B. Power and control; Preaffiliataion; Differentiation, Intimacy; and
Separation
C. Preaffiliataion; Intimacy; Power and control; Differentiation and Separation
 D. Preaffiliataion; Power and control; Intimacy; Differentiation and Separation
E. Preaffiliataion; Power and control; Differentiation; Separation and Intimacy

16. Reality testing is a critical index to a person’s mental health. Strong functioning
on this dimension means meeting the following criteria:
A. Being properly oriented to time, place, person, and situation
B. Reaching appropriate conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships
C. Perceiving external events and discerning the intentions of others with
reasonable accuracy
D. All of the above.

17. During one of the group sessions, Juana, age 87, expressed that she feels unable to
remain in her home because of concerns for her safety. She has expressed an interest
in moving into an assisted living apartment complex and she wants to maintain her
independence. What is the target concern here?
A. Juana is concerned about safety in her home.
B. Juana is feeling lonely.
C. Juana is depressed.
D. Juana needs a companion.

18. What are the goals in the above scenario?

A. To maintain maximal safe independence
B. To have her peace of mind
C. To explore assisted living options
D. Both “A” & “C”

19. In social work, formulating goal statements should stress growth, highlighting the
benefits or gains to be realized by clients as a result of their attainment. How do you
translate “To reduce explosive outbursts of anger” into a goal stated in positive terms
that emphasize growth?
A. Decrease expressions of anger
B. Refrain from explosive outburst of anger
C. Increase use of alternative nonabusive ways of expressing anger
D. Communicate with authenticity

20. In a group setting, the ability of the social worker to perceive accurately and
sensitively the inner feelings of the client and to communicate his or her
understanding of these feelings in language attuned to the client’s experiencing of the
moment, are necessary communication skills. Such type of communication reflects:
A. Developing perceptiveness to feelings
B. Empathic communication
C. Relating assertively
D. Self-disclosure

21. During one of your home visits with one of the group member’s households located
among the impoverished informal settlers’ area, you happened to see Lyka, her
teenage daughter drawing a landscape demonstrating an outstanding ability. As you
complimented her work, she seemed to be too shy to accept appreciation with her
discreet smile. Then without hesitation, the mother expressed that Lyka was just
wasting her time as she tends to immerse into drawing during most of her free time.
Lyka appeared to be discouraged with such remark from her mother. The possible
obstacle responding to these needs could be:
A. Judgmental attitude by the worker
B. Failure to recognize an ability since it is not related to a goal for work
C. Failure to offer options because of the work involved or the pressure of other
responsibilities
D. Skepticism that services will be effective in helping the client and judgments
that they may have unintended effects

22. The value of competence in social work requires that:

A. Continually develop and enhance their professional expertise.
B. As professionals, we must take responsibility for assuring that our
competence is not diminished by personal problems, by substance abuse, or by
other difficulties.
C. Social workers should take action to address incompetent, unethical, or
impaired practice by other professionals.
D. All of the above.

23. Myla, one of the group members, expressed her concern about the group’s
dwindling attendance and seeming display of confusion of the group’s purpose. She
suggested that fines will be imposed to those who would fail to attend particularly to
the group’s important events such as community outreach, celebrating birthdays of co-
group members and the like. She reminded the group of the activities that they have
agreed upon to carry out from the start. Myla is demonstrating such particular role.
A. Task-related or instrumental roles
B. Maintenance roles
C. Expressive roles
D. Leadership

24. In terms of the phases of group development, these scenarios are reflective of
issues during:
A. Pre-affiliation
B. Power and Control
C. Intimacy
D. Differentiation
25. In handling a group of children survivors of OSAEC, which of the following is not
considered as trauma-informed care strategy?
A. If you can't remain calm, take time out.
B. Criticize behaviour, not the person.
C. Never apologize, it may create a negative impression.
D. Listen and empathize with the feelings/views that are being expressed, even if you
don't agree.

26. When one of the survivors in the residential setting would share during a group
session, “It’s so lonely here in the center and I want to be with my family, I felt like I’m
a prisoner,” this implies such therapeutic factor in treatment group:
A. Imitative behavior
B. Catharsis
C. Existential factors
D. Universality
27. In the treatment plan for sexually abused children, which objective is of least
importance?
A. To provide a safe and accepting environment where the survivors can share their
thoughts and feelings.
B. To help the survivors learn strategies to overcome feelings of powerlessness, shame
and guilt.
C. Help the children learn about normal human sexual development.
D. All are important considerations.

28. Rehabilitation programs that involved family during therapies accordingly were
found to be effective as they were provided with adequate support in overcoming the
impact of the abuse. A recent study, however, revealed that families usually do not
prefer to go through a problematic criminal proceeding; instead, they wish to settle the
sexual exploitation cases unobtrusively. Should the families’ wish be supported? What
could be its implications?
A. Yes, since case management would be costly and most agencies are already
operating on tight budget and are faced with time constraints with only few personnel
to engage in inter-agency collaboration.
B. Yes, the family’s decision has to be respected.
C. No, since this may lead to a cycle of continuing abuse if specialized care and
counseling needs were not met.
D. No, the families should pursue justice so that the opportunity to learn from this case
would not be wasted.

29. After typhoon Odette hit some parts of Mindanao, upon returning home, the
residents found out that their homes were totally damaged beyond repair. Being
located on easements, they were met with signages bearing “no build zone” on the
spots where their houses once stood. Those who lost their loved ones also have to
contend with the loss of their sources of livelihood. Women are usually those who feel
the burden of the impact of the disaster. The women then formed into a group to
ensure that their own well-being and that of their families are not left out. Which of
the following groupwork objectives would you consider as not of most immediate
concern?
A. To ensure sustained availability of emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene
infrastructure supplies, and services
B. To exert pressure among the concerned authorities to prepare relocation sites so
that they can rebuild their lives.
C. To ensure adequate nutritional status and continuity of learning among the children
D. To avail of skills development opportunities and livelihood support.

30. A group of 15 solo parents decided to make use of the sizable idle land owned by
the BLGU to supplement their family’s income. They realized that they need loans to
pay for inputs and labor and the impossibility of the prospects of coming up with
capital are some of the problems that they have to resolve. There is also a lack of
financial services in their community and it would possibly be their first time to enlist
the help of the Municipal Agriculture Office. Together with the group worker, they
consulted the village chief about their plan and upon reviewing the Barangay
Development Plan, economic productivity was not also among its priority. With the
help of the group worker, what model can best guide the group in this scenario?
A. Interactionist Approach
B. Remedial Model
 C. Developmental Model
D. Direct Provision

31. Riza is 12 years old and is an only child. Most of her peers see her as aloof although
she appears to be warm and caring to those very few whom she already knew in her
neighborhood. After the lockdown and when the schools were finally allowed to
conduct in person classes, clubs were formed but Riza did not show interest to be part
of any of the school’s organization. During group activities in some of their classes,
she showed difficulty in getting across her message as she was too timid to share let
alone initiate a conversation. What type of group do you think can best help Riza?
A. Education group
B. Growth group
C. Support
D. Socialization

32. Leo has observed the declining interest of the senior citizens on the activities that
he believed a product of their consensus. But upon marginal interviews of the
supervisor among the senior citizens, she learned that during the orientation, Leo just
presented the menu of programs that their agency has designed for the elderly. With
this, Leo contended that they did not have objections about it anyway. Then in the
subsequent meetings, the group embarked on doing the various activities. Which
values in group work did Leo fail to consider or maximized?
A. Understanding, respect, and camaraderie among people from diverse
background
B. Right to be involved in the decision-making process
C. Solidarity and mutual aid
D. Respect and dignity

33. Groups can be a potent force for change to occur in an individual. Which of the
following is not considered as limitation/s in using groups?
A. Groups can become self-obsessed wherein, the main concern becomes the
group itself: its survival, reputation, its cohesiveness and control over its
members
B. The individual is likely to get less undivided attention
C. No guarantee of confidentiality
D. Groups meet personal and social needs
34. Some high achiever junior high school students were observed to have shown less
interest in their studies as evidenced by the poor grade in their major exams. Some of
them would even brag about their tardiness in attending their classes while most of
them can be seen in the nearby Student Council Office just hanging around. It was
later found out that since the school offered unlimited access to the internet, some of
them would even stay late in the campus just to play ML. With the guidance of the
school social worker, the honor society in the campus for which these same students
were members tried to persuade the school administration to impose limit or block the
access of the students to the internet during class hours. In this sense, the group is
used as:
A. Target of change
B. Medium of change
C. Agent of change
D. None of the above.

35. After the long disruption of face-to-face classes due to the pandemic, a group of
students came to the attention of the school social worker as they have been reported
to demonstrate difficulty in coping with the school requirements and some of them
manifested symptoms of depression. What could be the helpful stance necessary for a
social worker to engage effectively with such kind of group particularly in the
beginning stage of the helping process?
A. Direct stance
B. Facilitating stance
C. Permissive stance
D. Flexible stance

36. Support groups help members cope with life stresses by revitalizing coping skills
so that they can more effectively adapt to life events. Which of the following is an
example of a support group?
A. Anger management group
B. A group of out-of-school youth who work for environmental conservation amidst a
hostile environment
C. A group of teenagers whose parents have just separated recently
D. An adolescent sexuality group

37. It refers to a mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved
in a cohesive ingroup, when the members’ strivings for unanimity override their
motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action.
A. Group culture
B. Group think
C. Collective illusion
D. Group’s bias

38. “My name is Lea. I am a member of a soap cooperative. I go there to make soap
each Saturday and attends meetings every other Thursday. Soap-making is unique in
the area and I feel very proud to have developed the skills to make it.” This could be a
narrative of a member who joins this type of group:
A. Growth
B. Support
C. Socialization
D. Education
39. Which of the following activities imply interpersonal interventions designed for
the group members?
A. Learning by observing models
B. Reframing
C. Expanding members’ social networks
D. Changing group culture

40. A group worker reviews the individual records of the survivors who are referred to
her by the caseworker for group membership.
A. Intake
B. Group composition and formation
C. Assessment
D. A & B

41. Members of the group have reached “maturity”.

A. Separation
B. Differentiation
C. Intimacy
D. Power and control

42. When a group worker is acting the role of a mediator, she engages in the following
activities, except:
A. Resolves disputes, conflicts, or opposing views within the group or between a
member and some other person or organization
B. Takes a neutral stand
C. Helps members arrive at a settlement or agreement that is mutually acceptable
D. Leads role plays, simulations and other activities to help members practice new or
different ways of behaving in problematic situations

43. In one of the group sessions, the worker asked the members to write the names of
the other member on one side of a sheet of paper next to a preference scale, i.e., 1=most
preferred to 5 =least preferred. Everyone was asked in relation to a particular activity
such as for instance, “If we are preparing for the conduct of a training, who would you
like to be your partner in the said activity?” Members of attractive, cohesive groups
have higher mean preference scores than do members of groups that are less cohesive
and attractive. The method used in this activity is:
A. Preference matrix
B. Sociometry
C. Genogram
D. Ecomap

44. Using a macro-level value-chain analysis in this case, the worker would check on
the following considerations relative to gendered access to resources, except:
A. Who owns the land, harvest and etc.?
B. How can poor groups and other stakeholders obtain information about
services in the sector or market information?
C. What are the major constraints faced by women in different segments of the
value chain?
D. What is the sexual division of labor within the household?

45. When one group member assumes the role of gatekeeper, the worker can:
A. Appreciate the member at least he or she is assuming a particular role within the
group.
B. It is best for the worker to remind herself to respect the worth and dignity of the
individual.
C. Call out the member for displaying a dysfunctional role.
D. Examine how to change the overall functioning of the group.

46. Which of the following statement is/are TRUE?

I. When one or more members of a group assume dysfunctional roles, it is often a
signal that the group as a whole is not functioning at an optimal level.
II.It is rare that a problematic group role is an expression of one individual rather than
of group dysfunction.
III. Because problems are multidimensional, several different interventions may be
selected to become part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
IV. Every group has a unique developmental pattern that calls for different leadership
skills.
V. When some members are quite within a group, it indicates there is a problem with
the worker.
A. I, III & IV
 B. I, II, III & IV
C. I, II, III & V
D. I, III & V

47. The following are most helpful considerations in formulating group guidelines,
except:
A. If there are non-negotiable agency rules, they must be presented, rationale
explained, and encourage discussion of them.
B. Introduce the group to the concept of decision by consensus on all negotiable items.
C. Ask the group members to share their vision of the kind of group they would like to
have.
D. To effectively lead the group, the worker defines the guidelines for behavior in the
group that will assist them to achieve the kind of group structure and atmosphere they
desire.

48. Mila lost her job as a worker in a canning factory at the onset of the pandemic. As
the company decided to retrench its workers, being hired on Job Order basis, she was
one of those first to go. In their Purok alone, there were a number of them who shared
the same fate with her, solo parents, with little or no educational attainment and no
prospects of gainful employment, yet they carry the burden of earning a living for their
family. They have expressed that they have been disgruntled on how the emergency
assistance was managed as some of them were not included in the list of the
beneficiaries. If they are to be organized into a group, what could be the goal of the
groupwork group?
A. To provide for the immediate needs of their families.
B. To develop relevant skill set toward gainful employment and be able to strengthen
their role as parents.
C. To empower women so that the local government unit would demonstrate
transparency in their provision of assistance.
D. All of the above.

49. The initial stage of group development is characterized by members exhibiting:

A. Approach and avoidance behavior
B. Hostility and confusion about the group’s purpose
C. Curiosity and openness
D. All of the above.
50. A group of seven women who are mostly homemakers decided to maximize their
time by suggesting to the group worker that aside from focusing on improving their
parental role, they would also engage in activities that would lead them to develop their
skills in preparing native delicacies, rag making from used clothing, and learning
strategies on how to eventually market their products. In this way, the group members
are demonstrating such particular role of:
A. Task-related or instrumental roles
B. Maintenance roles
C. Expressive roles
D. Leadership

51. From the case above, to materialize the expressed needs of the group, the social
group worker will have to demonstrate such particular skill.
A. Skills in dealing with group feeling
B. Skill in differential diagnosis and treatment
C. Skill in using agency and community resources
D. Skill in evaluation

52. Referring to the case above, what particular skill of the group worker could have
motivated the group to come up with those proposals?
A. Skill in dealing with group feeling
B. Skill in analyzing the group situation
C. Skill in effecting meaningful participation in the group
D. Skill in establishing purposeful relationship with the group

53. For more than a month now, Lila and her family together with eight other families
have been staying in the makeshift shelter they have constructed after they were left
homeless when their place was badly hit by typhoon Odette. They survived from the
relief goods that were rationed to them from time to time, either by concerned
individuals and from the local government. As a member of the women’s group in their
community, she voiced out their com
mon concerns during one of the sessions. Lila is demonstrating such particular role.
A. Task-related or instrumental roles
B. Maintenance roles
C. Expressive roles
D. Leadership

54. Referring to the same case above, the group worker designed a session wherein all
their needs would be heard and thereby carefully considered. Also, the worker guided
the group in developing courses of action or program such as formulating a proposal
so that their needs can be met. In this case, the worker is demonstrating such
particular skill.
A. Skill in differential diagnosis and treatment
B. Skill in program development
C. Skill in evaluation
D. Skill in dealing with group feeling

55. Eli, 15 years old, was a victim of OSAEC perpetrated by a family member. She was
the typical product of a family disintegration of a large and poor family headed by a
single parent. It was already her third time to be transferred to another residential
facility for sexual abuse victims. She just cannot learn to adjust and is reported to bully
her peers in the center and tends to defy rules. The house parents employed various
strategies in dealing with her explosive behavior. The workers understood that she
has a painful childhood and has gone through a lot of ordeals in her life. They were
also wondering if they can just refer Eli to another facility that can best cater to her
needs although it seems like that their center is her last option. What course of action
is of utmost priority?
A. Reintegrate Eli with her relatives, after all, they’ve tried their best to facilitate her
recovery. Perhaps, healing can be facilitated better with them.
B. Revisit the treatment plan, evaluate and explore on more appropriate mode of
intervention.
C. Check on the adequacy of the services, the competence of the workers of the facility,
and the ‘goodness of fit’ of the girls of the center with Eli’s needs.
D. All of the above.

56. In one of the group meetings among the beneficiaries of a national poverty
alleviation program who were also mostly rural women farmers, one of the problems
that they have identified was on the lack of access to agricultural technologies and
capital for farm inputs. They understood that their limited education deterred them
from joining producer groups, too. The recent inflation motivated them to do
something and be productive to supplement the income of their families. The worker’s
stance in this case is:
A. Flexible stance
B. Permissive stance
C. Facilitating stance
D. Direct stance

57. If not feasible in that same session, possible objective to be tackled in the
succeeding development session would likely focus on:
A. Strengthening their roles as parents
B. Making sure that they can achieve complete attendance based on the prescribed
modules
C. Undertake SWOT analysis to identify ways forward to respond to their expressed
needs and concerns
D. Refer them to appropriate agencies that can cater to their needs

58. The group will engage in new set of activities as they are guided by the following
assumption about helping process:
A. Evaluation in groupwork could mean regular or periodic evaluation which means
the on-going evaluation of actions taken during the period of plan implementation
which provides feedback and enables the worker and client to consider the progress in
their efforts and modify these efforts if necessary.
B. It is proper for the worker not to go against the wishes of the members since
‘pakikisama’ is important in building their trust and confidence.
C. It should be guided by the principle of progressive program experiences.
D. A & C only.

Sittie, a fresh graduate and who have just earned her license was assigned to look after
the well-being of the children in an evacuation center whose families were uprooted
from their dwelling due to an armed conflict, a protracted crisis that has been going
on for a long time. In fact, the conflict has already cost some of the lives of most of the
family members and relatives of these children, most of whom are civilian casualties
although some of them also died as recruits of the armed group. Children therefore
have experiences of loss and grief aside from the trauma from fear of being caught in
the crossfire while fleeing from their own communities along with their relatives. They
also have to contend with the limited support of their basic needs while in the
evacuation center, as most families scurried for safety without bringing any valuables
with them.

She organized a group of ten female children whose age ranges from 9-15 years
old. She is aware of the impact of the disruption of the social networks and primary
relationships crucial in the children’s physical, emotional, moral cognitive and social
development. Because of the conflict, they cannot go to school anymore and their daily
routine were reduced to staying in the center for safety save for some errands to take
turns in caring for their younger siblings or to play with other children. Their families
also lost livelihoods as the rice fields became the battleground of the encounters
between the armed group and the military.

In one of the sessions, three among the ten members disclosed that they
experienced disturbing and life-threatening episodes which left emotional and
psychological trauma in them. Bai said, “When the government troops entered our
place with guns and tanks, I was shaking with fear. I was so scared thinking I might
be hit by a stray bullet.” “A military helicopter was hovering our place and a family
member was hit by a falling debris from it,” said Amaya. “I panic every time I hear
gunshots,” Joana shared. At times during late evenings, they were awakened by loud
sounds of explosions such that they experienced an overwhelming feeling of being
unsafe. The worker made sure to make individual case assessment, summary
recording of group sessions and took notes on member’s sharing beyond group
sessions.

59. When Sittie prepares the necessary materials such as play therapy and audio-
visual aids for the children’s activities, such logistical support has to be prepared
during:
A. Pre-group phase
B. Assessment
C. Implementation
D. Termination

60. To help these children survivors deal with their traumatic experiences and develop
healthy coping mechanism, the following approach can help guide them in the process:
A. Psychological First Aid (PFA)
B. CISD
C. Environmental modification
D. All of the above.

61. The target person complies because he or she believes the agent has the right to
make the request and the target person has the obligation to comply. When the group
members showed no hesitation to participate in the group activities in the presence of
Sittie, they see her as a person with:
A. Expert power
B. Referent Power
C. Reward power
D. Legitimate power
62. CISD is employed to achieve the following purpose, except:
A. Assist victims to deal positively with the emotional effects of a severe stress-
producing event.
B. Provide education about current and anticipated stress responses.
C. Provide information and support for coping and stress management.
D. Build on strengths rather than analyzing weaknesses, with ways of more effective
coping rather than explanations of defenses.

63. For crisis intervention to be effective, it must be readily available and properly
timed; such that help be made accessible within:
A. 12-24 hours of the request
B. 24-48 hours of the request
C. 24-72 hours of the request
D. It actually depends on the availability of responders.

64. The group worker’s stance in this case would likely be:
A. Direct stance
B. Facilitating stance
C. Permissive stance
D. Flexible stance

65. Which of the following is the most important objective that the group would likely
aim to achieve?
A. To provide members with the avenue to share their thoughts and feelings about
their present situation.
B. To be able for the group worker to provide advice and advocate for a course of action
for a particular member who is feeling overwhelmed.
C. To provide group experience that will help the survivors advocate for a “call for help
to stop the fighting.”
D. To capacitate the parents so that they can help their own children overcome their
traumatic experiences.

66. Recorded narrative of interviews outside of the group session also means:
A. Record of marginal interviews
B. Record of collateral interviews
C. Evaluation records
D. All of the above.

Liza, after almost a year of handling a group of beneficiaries of a particular poverty

alleviation program was contemplating of not renewing her contract anymore. Of the
more than 40 households who are mostly represented by a mother/wife who usually
attended the regular sessions, more than half of them were reported to be not
consistently providing for the educational needs of their children, kind of feedback she
got from the teachers. Absence is common during meetings. Whenever they are
present, their participation lacks enthusiasm. This greatly affected Liza’s motivation.

67. What could be our first step to improve the situation?

A. Liza could be ‘quiet quitting’ and she just might need to consider looking for
another job so that the agency can hire fresh graduate who is more dynamic
and passionate.
 B. Limit the number of group members during conduct of sessions by creating
sub-groupings with manageable size of group members. She will try to meet
each of these groups on a separate session.
C. Negotiate with the funding agency to increase their budget to provide
sufficient support for the program.
D. Hire someone external to the organization to do process audit.

68. In this case, if Liza would encourage individual members to assume responsibility
in the group, and with the group and each other and promotes exchange of ideas,
clarifies and focuses problems, she is demonstrating:
A. Facilitating stance
B. Permissive stance
C. Direct stance
D. Flexible stance

69. When Liza undertakes on-going evaluation of actions taken during the period of
plan implementation from which feedback would enable her and the group to consider
the progress and efforts and to modify these efforts as necessary, this means they are
doing:
A. Regular evaluation
B. Terminal evaluation
C. Process evaluation
D. Summative evaluation

70. The following shows the summary recording made by the facilitator after their first
meeting with the parents of a group of CICL whom he has been engaged with for two
months now:
After the preliminaries, the assigned social worker gave them meta cards and
instructed them to write their best memories about their child and made them post it
on the board for others to see. Each one was then given the chance to elaborate on
what they have written on the meta cards. One parent cried because of remorse about
not having enough time to give adequate attention toward her child. After the sharing,
the worker gave some inputs and ended the session. Some relevant observations that
you can make about such process recording are:
I. It’s adequate, the social worker must know what he or she is doing.
II. The objective should have been clearly stated to gauge whether it was achieved
after the session.
III. It was not clear whether the other participants were able to appreciate their
participation of the said session.
IV. It did not give us the idea about its relevance and interconnectedness to the
activities that the worker is doing with the CICL.
V. Dynamics among the participants were not described clearly.
A. I, III & V
B. II, IV & V
C. II, III & IV
D. II, III, IV & V

71. From the above account, what could have been the goal of such particular session?
A. To provide an avenue for the parents to be involved in the rehabilitation of their
own children.
B. To instill on the parents the importance of good parenting to prepare them for the
eventual reintegration of their children within their families.
C. To develop the sense of camaraderie among the parents to develop trust with each
other.
D. To explore program media that would help develop the sense of responsibility
among the parents.

72. Employing group sharing is an example of:

A. Program media
B. Leadership skill
C. Empathy from multiple sources
D. Helper therapy principle

73. In working with groups, intrapersonal interventions would require changing

thoughts, beliefs, and feeling state. Quoting from the National Study on OSAEC in the
Philippines by the Unicef (2020), the recruitment of vulnerable children to such
victimization seemed to pass as harmless suggestion:
“Sinasabi nila, sa umpisa daw ini-invite lang sila sa kaibigan nila na doon matulog. Napunta na
doon sa ini-invite na, “Gusto mo bang magkapera? May ano dito. Mag-posing posing ka lang
ng ganito.”
What intrapersonal skill is being employed when a group member would respond to
such lure with, “Yes, it’s easy money. I need money too, but I can still buy my
educational needs from the allowance I get from my parents. I could also borrow from
my friends if my budget is not sufficient to cover for my school expenses. Besides,
exposing myself in that manner does not speak of who I am”?
A. Cognitive restructuring
B. Cognitive self-instruction
C. Reframing
D. Assertiveness skill

In a study of Maturan (2014) involving parents (mothers) of drug dependents

undergoing rehabilitation through the agency’s family intervention program, it was
revealed that the said program was instrumental in providing “new lease of life” for
their son/daughter involved in drugs. They also considered it a chance to get actively
involved in the rehabilitation process as it also provided reprieve and reinforcement
for them as carers. It also ensured their sense of security and satisfaction based on the
observed positive changes on the behavior of their children. They also recognized the
importance of their engagement and full collaboration with the agency’s personnel
towards the successful rehabilitation of their children. In the process, they also
developed a change of their own attitude toward their children as they demonstrated
their love and support through their constant presence during such crucial times of
the lives of their children. The personnel identified the need to educate the families,
especially the parents so that they can adapt productive ways in dealing with their child
to avoid relapse. They also acknowledge the significant role of multidisciplinary
approach in the holistic intervention of the drug dependents, while emphasizing the
importance of ‘diagnostic and comprehensive assessment which provides a strong
base for a personalized and effective approach to treatment planning and engaging the
client.’

74. What model could have been used in this case?

A. Crisis Intervention
 B. Remedial Model
C. Psychosocial Approach
D. Task-centered Approach

75. One advantage of group treatment vs. one-on-one therapy is that members
interchange roles and become the “helper” for someone else, receiving psychological
rewards and putting their own problems into perspective in the process. This implies:
A. “helper therapy” principle
B. universalization
C. supportive treatment
D. intrapsychic growth

76. Involving the parents in the rehabilitation process implies:

A. extra group means of influence
B. an interactional view of deviance
C. Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group
D. All of the above.

77. The improved behavior demonstrated such as being courteous and becoming
respectful toward their parents could be the result of opportunities in group activities
that enable them to try out more functional behaviors, which means:
A. Imitative behavior
B. Altruism
C. Impacting information
D. Development of socializing techniques

78. Viewed in terms of group development, the members of this group undergoing
rehabilitation could have demonstrated any of these during this stage: interaction is
guarded, attempt to protect themselves from being hurt, maintaining certain distance
and the facilitator would make them feel safe and comfortable, among others.
A. Pre-Affiliation
B. Power and Control
C. Intimacy
D. Differentiation
79. The women in a particular rural community work in the family farm with their
husbands. They do not own the lands and selling the produce is for the husband to
decide as well as on how the money will be spent. They formed into a group and
decided to venture into livestock raising. The group worker assisted the group in
exploring partnership with an NGO that provides capital assistance and links small-
scale farmers with markets. In this case, the group demonstrate self-direction which
is a one of the characteristics of what particular approach in groupwork?
A. Interactionist Approach
B. Remedial Model
C. Developmental Model
D. Women Empowerment
80. What is the intervention role demonstrated in this case?
A. Enabler
B. Broker
C. Mediator
D. Advocate
As most of the members of a youth group have experienced loss of lives and property
due to a devastating weather disturbance linked to climate change, they embarked in
regular coastal clean- up as their way of partaking in the efforts to save nature. They
amplified their voices by expanding their networks, connecting with other cause-
oriented youth in the far-flung villages who are also experiencing the same problem
through maximizing social media platforms. They keep themselves informed about
the issue by doing research and attendance to symposia/fora organized by other
organizations. Their amazing skills in video presentation about the milestones that
they have achieved have earned them respect from various organizations, both from
the private and government sectors- which also served as good social marketing
strategy. Despite these efforts, the group has observed the lack of buy in from among
the local leaders. They revisited their plans and strategies.
81. In terms of group work purpose, it can be said that the group’s purpose is:
A. Habilitation
B. Community group work
C. Developing social values
D. Social Action

82. Program media are utilized in order to influence the behavior of individual
members and the group as a whole. Recent report revealed that about a fourth of the
country’s total population is overweight and obese and is expected to increase by the
end of the decade, particularly among the adolescents. This is further heightened
accordingly by the unregulated access of young students to sweetened drinks and junk
food, increasing their risk of developing life-threatening diseases like diabetes and
hypertension. In this case when group approach would be initiated at school for
instance, effective program media along this concern would entail those that would:
I. Ensure healthy eating habits
II. Closure of school canteen
III. Massive information dissemination about the risk of obesity
IV. Calling out parents who go for “convenient” food choices
V. Impose excise tax on unhealthy food products
VI. Engage students in physical activities that would minimize their time with gadgets
A. I, II, III, V
B. I, III, V & VI
C. I, III & VI
D. II, III, IV & VI
Iza, 35 years old who has just lost her mother was persuaded by her aunt to join a time-
limited bereavement group. She was able to join the group on its third session after
the worker has asked the permission of the members. Iza was “a high-functioning
person with Autism” and feeling lost without her mother, for which the group
responded sensitively as they showed support and validation during the session. Iza
seemed to take the limelight all to herself for most of the time leaving others with no
room for sharing their own concerns and maximize the group experience. The group
atmosphere was becoming uncomfortable to most of the members. They feel sorry for
Iza’s suffering but they also expect her to be aware of their needs as well. After the
session, a few of them told the worker that they would not attend sessions if Iza would
still be there. They also do not want to appear to be unconcerned with Iza’s ordeal but
sort of demanded that the group worker must do something about it. The worker is
aware that she needed to guard the group process so that each member will have equal
opportunity to share her experiences. She communicated to each of the members and
assured them of addressing their concerns. She also contacted Iza and listened on how
Iza was also taking her experience with the group. Iza also felt the discomfort during
the session but was very appreciative of the support the group has shown to her. The
worker validated her experience and broached the idea of finding another group best
suited for her. The worker facilitated the referral. The group processed the whole
experience. (Case is adapted from a source.)
83. The group must have been formed for the following purpose:
A. Support
B. Treatment
C. Therapy
D. Social

84. By reaching out to each of the group members, individually, the worker has
demonstrated that she abides by this principle:
A. Principle of purposeful worker-group relationship
B. Principle of democratic self-determination
C. Principle of guided group interaction
D. Principle of planned group formation

85. The failure of Iza to fit in the group could be due to:
A. The group members have their own agenda.
B. Failure on the part of the worker to allow Iza to go through the screening process.
C. Iza’s need for attention.
D. It is supposed to be a closed group.
86. Iza’s referral to another agency is a manifestation of:
A. Worker’s inability to handle challenging behavior.
B. She felt pressured by the group.
C. The group experience that can be offered by this group may not be the best avenue
for Iza to be healed and to thrive.
D. Group’s cohesion in terms of their common objectives.

87. The worker in this case was able to carry out helpful courses of action essentially
through:
A. Ensuring that the needs of the group must supersede with that of any individual.
B. By processing the group experience, they value the principle of evaluation.
C. Able to establish clear boundaries for the group’s safety.
D. All of the above.

88. Considering the strategies and the dynamics within the group, in this case the
group is used as:
A. Medium of change
B. Target of change
C. Agent of change
D. None of the above.

89. The way the worker has arrived at the decision of referring Iza to another agency
reflects that she is helping the group express ideas, work out objectives, clarify
immediate goals, and see both its potentials and limitations as a group. What skill is
demonstrated by the group worker in this case?
A. Skill in program development
C. Skill in analyzing the group situation
E. Skill in effecting meaningful participation within the group.
D. All of the above.

90. Considering that a typical group could be comprised of individuals who may come
from different backgrounds and who might have been through different kinds of
struggles and painful experiences in life, thus members may be expected to behave
differently from each other. Which of the following situations illustrate that there is
no gain in joining groups or that it may pose actual harm?
A. One person is more vulnerable than the others and is threatened or
attacked.
B. One person is conspicuously different from the others and is stereotyped or
oppressed.
C. A group member is drawn into experiencing unbearable feelings with which
they do not have the resources to cope, e.g., a group starts discussing
corporal punishment unknown to them one member was repeatedly
severely beaten throughout their early life that has managed to deal with
this by burying it deeply.
D. All of the above.

Teenage pregnancy has been a growing concern in the country for years now.
Among its causes as pointed out by Plan International are lack of information about
sexual and reproductive rights, inadequate access to services tailored to young people,
family, community and social pressures to marry, sexual violence, child marriage and
lack of education or school drop-out. This often occur in marginalized communities.
These would usually result to child and maternal mortality. Pregnant teens are also
vulnerable to health risks and complications due to their very young bodies which also
poses greater risks to their babies. Accordingly, for many adolescents’ pregnancy are
usually unplanned or unwanted. Those who resorted to unsafe abortion are putting
their health and lives to greater risk. These teens are also prone to stigma or rejection
by parents and peers as well as threats and violence. They are also more likely to
experience violence within a marriage or partnership. This can also lead to negative
social and economic effects on the girls, their families and communities.

Marie, a social worker was assigned in Brgy. San Juan which was reported to have
high incidence of teenage pregnancy. Upon her courtesy call to the Barangay Council
she was briefed that there were already initiatives done by the officials to address the
alarming rate of teenage pregnancy cases in their Barangay. Marie is aware of the
strengthened efforts of DSWD and POPCOM to tackle the issue. She also envisioned a
whole-of-barangay approach in the fight against this problem.

91. To ensure that the worker would have a good grasp of the situation, she will have
to involve among others:

A. The BLGU

B. The different sectors/agencies working towards the social protection of children

C. The pregnant adolescents and their families

D. All of the above.

92. Maximizing the participation of the young mothers in the intervention that would
promote their psychological well-being while capacitating them on their roles and
responsibilities as future parents, such that they would also learn to advocate for
themselves with social services and other agencies through participation, reflects the
influence of:

A. Liberation theology

B. Feminist theory

C. Principle of Self-determination

D. Solidarity and mutual aid

93. Which of the following activities relate to pre-group formation activities of the
worker?

I. Fliers are distributed to announce the formation of the group

II. The purpose and timeframe of the group program and the criteria for the group
composition are defined

III. Helping approaches and techniques are identified

IV. Conduct of intake interviews to prospective members

V. Orientation

VI. First meeting of the group is held

A. I, II, IV, & V

B. I, II, III & IV
C. I, IV & V
D. All of the above.

94. Considering the complexity in dealing with this concern on teenage pregnancy,
the worker thinks that a group approach is needed instead of the usual piecemeal
intervention of random conduct of symposia and campaigns. This happens during:

A. Private pre-group phase

B. Public pre-group phase

C. Pre-affiliation phase

D. Convening phase
95. Group interventions include measurement instruments to assist in understanding
both baseline and outcome measures. In working with these teens, the following are
examples of some of the most relevant methods and sources of data, except:

A. Standardized rating by parents and teachers

B. Self-monitoring or self-reports through checklists, logs, questionnaires, or sentence
completion
C. Observation of in-group behavior
D. Agency annual report

96. In one of the sessions, a member remarked, “How can you effectively guide the
group in preparing us for the parenting role, when you don’t have yet a family and
children of your own?” This can be an indication that the member is “testing” the
worker’s response to their behavior. This usually happens during:

A. The Group Formation phase

B. The Group Integration, Reintegration and Disintegration phase

C. Group Functioning and Maintenance phase

D. Pre-group Formation phase

97. The DSWD and POPCOM will accordingly provide online psychological support,
family life enrichment sessions, and direct assistance and referral services designed
for the young mothers. These are examples of:

A. Programs, Projects and Activities (PAPS)

B. Program media

C. Proposals

D. All of the above.

98. During one of the sessions, the group members engaged in sharing about their
worries and fears on how to sustain the needs of their babies since most of them came
from low-income families while also coping with the demands of their schooling, as
some of them were still pursuing their education. Some of them were also facing
challenges in family relationships as some parents were still feeling the
disappointment of having a grandchild born out of wedlock which stained their
reputation within their community. Which of the following courses of action should
the group pursue?
A. Help the concerned member locate the father of the child to ensure the support and
provision of sustenance to both mother and child, and also for the child to have a father
figure when he/she grew up.

B. Provide opportunities that would protect and promote the members’ psychological
well-being and engage family members in developing skill set towards earning income.

C. Conduct awareness campaign regarding teenage pregnancy and the negative

impact of stigma, also to prevent the increase of cases of teenage pregnancy among the
adolescents.

D. All of the above.

99. The worker could not possibly accommodate the entire population of teenage
mothers in one session, so she might have decided to meet them in small groups
instead because this can offer the following advantages, except:

A. Provide members greater level of individualized attention

B. Tend to have more informal operating procedures

C. Present less opportunity for the formation of harmful groups

D. All are necessary considerations.

100. Positive parenting emphasizes the relationship between parent and child that can
encourage communication and regulated expression. Some interventions that
promote development of character among the young is through Youth Development
Sessions. This envisions to develop positive and healthy lifestyle. As they became self-
aware and able to understand their roles within their families and society, they are
better prepared to navigate life’s challenges and avoid being engaged into substance
abuse, negative peer pressure that may lead to teenage pregnancy, dropping out of
school and the like. In order for the youths’ experience during FDS to be effective, the
choice of program media is crucial. The program media emanate from the group’s
function. The three most common functional modes in group work practice are:
A. Socialization group, activity group and action group
B. Counseling group, activity group and task group
C. Counseling group, activity group and action group
D. Recreation group, action group and support group