Group Counseling: Strategies and Skills 8th Edition

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Practicing beyond your level of training is suggested as a way of stretching your skill level. a. True b. False ANSWER: False

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. When the leader directs the behaviors, discussion, or attention of the group members by using a specific activity, it is a/an ________________________. ANSWER: exercise

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Setting the right tone is important when _________________________ an exercise. ANSWER: introducing REFERENCES: 246 ANSWER: introducing REFERENCES: 246 ANSWER: introducing REFERENCES: 246

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Not allowing members to have enough input in the group is an example of the mistake of ____________________. ANSWER: over-leading REFERENCES: 292 ANSWER: over-leading

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The most important stage of the Reality Therapy model is __________________. ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 306 ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 306 ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 306

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. By asking a member, Would you like to work on that? the leader is trying to obtain a ____________________ with the member to be

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The leader should handle criticism about a session without being ____________________. ANSWER: defensive REFERENCES: 380 ANSWER: defensive REFERENCES: 380 ANSWER: defensive REFERENCES: 380

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. If the leaders lack of experience or ineffectiveness leads to long periods of silence either because members dont know what is expected or are

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The authors recommend a co-leading model to handle the complex dynamics associated with leading ___________________ groups. ANSWER: couples REFERENCES: 426 ANSWER: couples REFERENCES: 426

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. A well structured group is less likely to go through a _______________ stage. ANSWER: storming REFERENCES: 38 ANSWER: storming REFERENCES: 38 ANSWER: storming REFERENCES:

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups. ANSWER: single-session REFERENCES: 67 ANSWER: single-session REFERENCES: 67 ANSWER: single-session REFERENCES: 67 2.

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________. ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 69 ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 69 ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 69

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. After the first session, the leader should assess the ____________________ of the group. ANSWER: success, tone, direction, or energy REFERENCES: 118 ANSWER: success, tone,

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. When the leader provides information to the group in a brief and interesting way, he or she is using the skill of ____________________.

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person, an activity, or a/an ____________________. ANSWER: topic REFERENCES: 150 ANSWER: topic REFERENCES:

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. To prevent an unwanted shift in the groups focus, _______________________skills are needed. ANSWER: cutting off REFERENCES: 168 ANSWER: cutting off REFERENCES: 168 ANSWER: cutting

Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. It is best to skip a _________________member when using a round. ANSWER: hesitant REFERENCES: 209 ANSWER: hesitant REFERENCES: 209 ANSWER: hesitant REFERENCES: 209

In solution-focused counseling, the "miracle question" refers to how a member's religious beliefs fit into the counseling process. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False In the leadership model presented in your textbook, the authors believe it is best to cut off arguments quickly because they are usually not productive and are often

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should a. make sure members stay on task. b. participate with members, if needed. c. let people talk as much as they need to. d. avoid pairing certain members with one another. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Skills used during the middle stages of a group; A.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of dyads to draw out group members? a. Dyads can effectively be used to draw out group members b. The leader can pair up with a member he wants to draw out c. Both are true d. Neither is true Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c Choices: A. Deepening the

Choices: A. Cutting off B. Drawing out Members of the group are silent because they are intimidated by one member who always attempts to dominate the group. This is what the leader should do for most of the members of the group. Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Choices: A. Building trust B. Changing the format C. Drawing out D.

Successfully closing a group session a. requires thought and planning b. provides members with a sense of completeness c. can build group cohesiveness d. all of the available choices Answer: d Answer: d Answer: d A leader's feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well the group will go. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Which of the following

The authors do not advise shifting the focus a. from a person to a topic. b. from a topic to an activity. c. from an activity to an activity. d. from a person to another person. Answer: c Answer: c Answer: c A good rule of group leadership is to be tolerant of members' differences and intervene only

Although it is important for a leader to receive feedback at the end of a group experience, he should interpret the feedback with caution because some members will only give positive feedback from a need to please, while others may give inaccurate negative feedback because of underlying anger at authority. a.

Progress reports are helpful both for the member who shares and for the rest of the members who hear how others are using what they learn in the group. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True Available choices: A. counseling/therapy B. discussion C. education D. growth/experiential E. self-help F. support G. task Members of a breast cancer survivors' group are in

Identify some of the deficits that exist in training group leaders and discuss how these concerns might be addressed. Answer: The authors identify several deficits with group training models. Specifically, many group leaders are not trained to work in a natural setting. One example the authors use is that school

A common mistake is planning warm-up or introductory activities that last too long. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True A group leader can best help members get to know one another by a. using rounds and dyads. b. asking members to wear nametags. c. calling roll before beginning the first group. d. putting placards in the

In the first two sessions of a group, it is important for the leader to let members with a "negative" attitude take time to express their feelings so that the leader and other members know their position as members of the group. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Choices: A. Beginning/warm-up B. Middle/working C. Closing Members

When processing an exercise, it is important that the leader makes each member share something. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False When planning a second session of a group, the leader should be aware of a possible "let down" in the energy level of the members. a. True b. False Answer: True Answer: True Answer: True The use

According to the authors, member silence may indicate all of the following EXCEPT that the member a. has great trust in the other group members b. is more comfortable listening than speaking. c. needs more time than others to think about what was just said. d. has a lot of things on her mind

If a member states that she has some unresolved issues from the session, the leader can do which of the following? a. Carry the topic into the next session b. Meet with the member individually after the session c. Ask other members if they would stay to work on the issue d. All of

It is generally not necessary for leaders of ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) groups to have a strong informational and skill background in addictions because the members will be able to bring that kind of information into the group. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Feedback exercises may be most valuable when a.

Choices: A. Confidentiality B. Dual relationships C. Ethically using exercises D. Informing members about the group E. Leader qualification and preparation F. Leader's role in making referrals A school counselor led an exercise that generated an intense reaction from one member. After the session, with the member's permission, the counselor contacted the member's parent to provide a

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader? a. Active listening b. Trust fall c. Reflection d. Summarizing Answer: b Answer: b Answer: b Dyads are never used as a technique for developing the comfort level among members. a. True b. False Answer: False Answer: False Answer: False Choices: A. Cutting off B. Drawing out One member is afraid to speak because