One member of a substance-abuse recovery group consistently ...

[imanialler]

One member of a substance-abuse recovery group consistently performs an individual role during the group's meetings. Individual roles typically have what effect on group functioning?
 
  A) Disrupt group functioning
  B) Enhance group functioning
  C) Encourage the contributions of others
  D) Have no effect on group functioning

Question 2

A therapy group is in session, and one member shares that she feels hopeless about her future. Another member responds by saying, I felt hopeless once, but then I went back to school to better myself.
 
  It was hard; sometimes I don't know how I did it. But I got great grades, the kids turned out well, and I have a well-paying job. Anyone who wants to can do it. This group member is playing what role?
  A) Group task role
  B) Group building role
  C) Individual role
  D) Group maintenance role

[Liddy]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Individual roles are those that meet only the needs of the group member, not of the group. They hamper rather than enhance group functioning. They support individual needs and goals, not group needs and goals.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Individual roles are those that meet only the needs of the group member, not of the group. They support individual needs and goals, not group needs and goals. Examples include aggressor, blocker, recognition seeker, play person, or dominator.

[imanialler]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[TheDev123]

Gracias!