While leading a small group, a nurse sets up the ground rules at ...

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While leading a small group, a nurse sets up the ground rules at the beginning of the first meeting. One of the rules established is that the group will always start at the specified time, rather than waiting until everyone has arrived to begin.
 
  This rule reflects which of the following?
 
  A) Group norms
  B) Group cohesion
  C) Group think
  D) Group process

Question 2

While participating in a group therapy session, one group member consistently asks for clarification of the topic the group is discussing. The nurse leading the group interprets this behavior as reflecting which group role?
 
  A) Coordinator
  B) Recorder
  C) Information seeker
  D) Standard setter

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Norms establish acceptable group behaviors and encourage conformity of behavior among group members. Group cohesion is the closeness or sticking together of the group. Group think is the tendency of group members to avoid conflict and adopt a normative pattern of thinking that is often consistent with the ideas of the group leader. Group process is the development and culmination of the session-to-session interactions of the members that move the group toward its goals.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
For any group to be successful, it must have members who assume task roles. The task role of information seeker is one in which the group member asks for clarification. The coordinator shows or clarifies the relationships among various ideas and suggestions. The recorder writes suggestions, keeps minutes, and serves as the group memory. The standard setter expresses the standards for the group to achieve.