Operant conditioning explains behaviour as being

ruled by the consequences of actions.

The strengths-based approach emphasises that the

group member is the problem rather than the problem being separate from the

person.

Systems theory views a group as a dynamic system

in which the behaviour of one part affects and is affected by others and the

environment.

Group work values include freedom of

participation and expression, as well as involvement in decision making.

High individualisation in group work means that

members' unique concerns should be ignored in favour of group uniformity.

Feedback in group work refers to the social

worker giving a single professional viewpoint without input from members.

Normalisation in group work removes stigma from

problems seen as socially unacceptable by the larger society.

One purpose of group work is to foster personal

growth through insight and enhance social functioning.

Group work involves the social worker

working only with one individual at a time.