Final Exam: NR 605 / NR605 (Latest
Update 2025 / 2026) Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health Across the Lifespan I Practicum | Questions with Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Chamberlain
Question:
Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning are what?
Answer:
These are the 5 stages of group formation which was developed by Bruce Tuckman
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Question:
The first stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage
Answer:
FORMING.
In the forming stage group members are overly dependent on the leader because they dont know each other. They are becoming acquainted and need the leader to facilitate conversations and topics. Members are lost and are searching for structure, goals and boundaries.
Question:
The second stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage.
Answer:
STORMING
The group members are seeking to find their place in the group and conflict may rise. This is where recapitulation of primary family group dynamics may occur. Conflict occurs as people share their differences.members define themselves by testing or acting out behaviors and define group norms.
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Question:
The third stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage.
Answer:
NORMING
In this stage group members become more aligned and identify and work towards a common goal. Trust increases.group cohesion and the formation of the therapeutic alliance. The group develops standards of behavior. ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS BECOME
CLEAR.
This is where the group is collaborating effectively and working towards shared goals
Question:
The fourth stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage.
Answer:
PERFORMING
Group members are more autonomous and independent; group members feel ownership of group experience. Deeper sense of work is accomplished. Group members are able to be more honest with one another, and a deeper sense of sharing occurs among members.
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encompasses individual and group growth. Members experiment with new ideas or behaviors. Conflict may emerge but is dealt with constructively.
FUNCTIONING AT ITS BEST
Question:
The fifth stage of group formation is _____. Explain what happens in this stage.
Answer:
ADJOURNING
Members have appreciation for other group members. It is during this phase/stage that the termination is addressed and occurs. Group members may experience more difficult emotional responses and emotions to the group ending. THE DISBANDING
Question:
When is group therapy contraindicated?
Answer:
Paranoid clients, severely antisocial unless placed in settings with people alike, acutely psychotic, severe depression or suicidal, aggressive people, delusional people or significant brain injury
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