Which form of resistance involves a group member presenting as helpless and incapable while refusing to listen to feedback?

Which form of resistance involves a group member presenting as helpless and incapable while refusing to listen to feedback?

• A. Band-aiding
• B. Intellectualizing
• C. Dependency
• D. Monopolizing

Answer: (C)

Dependency shows up in group work as a pattern where a member acts helpless and incapable and resists feedback. This stance keeps the person in a dependent role, signaling a desire for others to rescue or take care of them rather than engage in growth. They may seek constant reassurance, avoid taking responsibility, and dismiss feedback as irrelevant to their situation. This is different from band-aiding, which involves offering superficial fixes to avoid addressing deeper issues; intellectualizing, which keeps people at a cognitive distance from their emotions; and monopolizing, which is about dominating the discussion. Recognizing dependency helps the facilitator support the member toward greater autonomy by validating their discomfort while gently encouraging receptivity to feedback and personal responsibility.

Dependency shows up in group work as a pattern where a member acts helpless and incapable and resists feedback. This stance keeps the person in a dependent role, signaling a desire for others to rescue or take care of them rather than engage in growth. They may seek constant reassurance, avoid taking responsibility, and dismiss feedback as irrelevant to their situation. This is different from band-aiding, which involves offering superficial fixes to avoid addressing deeper issues; intellectualizing, which keeps people at a cognitive distance from their emotions; and monopolizing, which is about dominating the discussion. Recognizing dependency helps the facilitator support the member toward greater autonomy by validating their discomfort while gently encouraging receptivity to feedback and personal responsibility.