List and Describe the Five Stages of Group Development

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Essay

List and describe the five stages of group development.

Recognize the role and process of peer review in evaluating the actions taken by social workers.

Identify various single-subject designs and their utility in research.

Realize the ethical considerations and challenges in program evaluation, including the need for cultural competence and avoiding biases.

Understand the rationale and methods for client follow-up and the barriers to conducting follow-up.

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Definitions:

Distract Himself

The act of diverting one's attention away from distressing thoughts or emotions to focus on other activities or thoughts.

Low-Birth Weight

Refers to a birth weight of a newborn that is significantly lower than an average healthy weight, usually less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth.

Increased Risk

A higher likelihood of experiencing a negative outcome or condition compared to a baseline or average likelihood.

Emotion-Focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves reducing stress by managing the emotional response to a problem, rather than confronting the problem itself.