When a group leader encourages the group members to express their feel

QUESTION

When a group leader encourages the group members to express their feelings about one another with the stipulation that any concerns the group may have about an individual member or suggestions

for future growth should be stated in a constructive way and the group leader summarizes goal achievement, the group has reached which phase of group development?

a. Formative phase
b. Engagement
c. Active intervention
d. Termination

ANSWER:

ANS: D
The final phase of group development, termination or adjournment, ideally occurs when the group members have achieved desired outcomes. This phase is about task completion and disengagement. The leader encourages the group members to express their feelings about one another with the stipulation that any concerns the group may have about an individual member or suggestions for future growth should be stated in a constructive way. The leader closes the group with a summary of goal achievement. By waiting until the group ends to share closing comments, the leader has an opportunity to soften or clarify previous comments and to connect cognitive and feeling elements that need to be addressed. Engagement occurs during the forming stage, and active interventions occur during the performing stage.