MCQ on Program Media in Social Group Work

What is social group work? a) A method of social work that helps individuals to enhance their social functioning through a purposeful group experience. b) A method of social work that helps individuals to enhance their academic performance through a purposeful group experience. c) A method of social work which helps individuals to enhance their physical functioning through a purposeful group experience. Answer: a) A method of social work which helps individuals to enhance their social functioning through a purposeful group experience.

What is the role of programmes in social group work? a) Programmes are not used in social group work. b) Programmes are used to enhance group relationships and to meet the needs of individuals and the group. c) Programmes are used to create competition among group members. Answer: b) Programmes are used to enhance group relationship and to meet the needs of individuals and the group.

What are the types of programme media used in group work? a) Games, music, and storytelling. b) Games, storytelling, and drama. c) Music, drama, and art works. Answer: b) Games, storytelling, and drama.

Which of the following is a principle of program planning in group work? a) Programme-planning should not be based upon a careful analysis of a factual situation. b) Objectives and solutions should not offer satisfaction. c) Programme planning should have a provision for the evaluation of results. Answer: c) Programme planning should have a provision for the evaluation of results.

What is the purpose of drama, mime, use of puppets, masks, and role-play in group work? a) To create competition among group members. b) To encourage group members to create their own stories and rhymes. c) To help individuals gain insight into their own behavior and that of others. Answer: c) To help individuals gain insight into their own behavior and that of others.

Which of the following can be used as part of programmes for younger children? a) Social activities. b) Planning for group action. c) Games and craft activities. Answer: c) Games and craft activities.

Why is programme media largely associated with recreation? a) Because it is not effective in meeting the needs of individuals and the group. b) Because it is only used in outdoor settings. c) Because of its early linkages to the field of recreation. Answer: c) Because of its early linkages to the field of recreation.

What is the role of a group worker in social group work? a) To help people to help each other. b) To help people to compete with each other. c) To help people to solve problems on their own. Answer: a) To help people to help each other.

Which of the following is not a type of program media used in group work? a) Games. b) Storytelling. c) Painting. Answer: c) Painting.

What should programme planning be directed towards in group work? a) Bringing about desirable change. b) Maintaining the status quo. c) Reinforcing negative behaviors. Answer: a) Bringing about desirable change.