A Group Is in the Working Phase

question 28

Multiple Choice

A group is in the working phase. One member states, "That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Everyone whines and tells everyone else what to do. This group is a waste of my time." Which initial action by the group leader would be most therapeutic?

• A) Advise the member that hostility is inappropriate. Remove the member if it continues.
• B) Keep the group's focus on this member so the person can express the anger.
• C) Meet privately with the member outside of group to discuss the anger.
• D) Change to a more positive topic of discussion in this group session.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graphical representation in microeconomic theory of all combinations of goods that provide a consumer with the same level of satisfaction, indicating their preferences.

Indifference Curve

A graphical representation showing different combinations of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or usefulness gained from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Positive Slopes

Characteristics of a line or curve on a graph indicating that values of the variable on the y-axis increase as the values of the variable on the x-axis increase.