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1. Practicing beyond your level of training is suggested as a way of “stretching” your skill level. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: 32 2. Dual relationships often cannot be avoided because helpers have more than one relationship with […]

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 REFERENCES: 219 2. According to Jacobs, Masson, and Harvill, the most helpful and important component […]

1. Setting the right tone is important when _________________________ an exercise. ANSWER: introducing REFERENCES: 246 2. It is important to ensure that all members understand and follow instructions when ___________________ an exercise. ANSWER: conducting/processing REFERENCES: 253 3. Leaders can process […]

1. Not allowing members to have enough input in the group is an example of the mistake of ____________________. ANSWER: over-leading REFERENCES: 292 2. When the leader’s role is to help members generate options and make decisions, there is a […]

1. The most important stage of the Reality Therapy model is __________________. ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 306 2. Leaders using Adlerian theory will try to get members to identify the ____________________ of their behavior. ANSWER: purpose REFERENCES: 310 3. “It’s easier […]

1. By asking a member, “Would you like to work on that?” the leader is trying to obtain a ____________________ with the member to be the focus of the group’s attention. ANSWER: contract (or similar concept) REFERENCES: 347 2. Some […]

1. The leader should handle criticism about a session without being ____________________. ANSWER: defensive REFERENCES: 380 2. To help members to focus during a session review, a leader may wish to use a visual such as a ____________________. ANSWER: handout, […]

1. If the leader’s lack of experience or ineffectiveness leads to long periods of silence either because members don’t know what is expected or are afraid to talk, the group will likely be __________________. ANSWER: non-productive (or similar concept) REFERENCES: […]

1. The authors recommend a co-leading model to handle the complex dynamics associated with leading ___________________ groups. ANSWER: couples REFERENCES: 426 2. A high level of energy, including holding the focus, presenting interesting topics, and skill development are especially important […]

1. A well structured group is less likely to go through a _______________ stage. ANSWER: storming REFERENCES: 38 2. A _________________ group does not admit new members once it has been established. ANSWER: closed REFERENCES: 50 3. During the ______________stage […]

1. Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups. ANSWER: single-session REFERENCES: 67 2. Groups can have more than one purpose as long as these purposes are ____________________. ANSWER: compatible REFERENCES: 61 3. Purpose refers to why the group […]

1. Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________. ANSWER: planning REFERENCES: 69 2. During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members’ energy and interest levels. ANSWER: warm-up or beginning REFERENCES: 76, […]

1. After the first session, the leader should assess the ____________________ of the group. ANSWER: success, tone, direction, or energy REFERENCES: 118 2. Creative activities can be used in the beginning of the session to get members’ ____________________. ANSWER: attention […]

1. When the leader provides information to the group in a brief and interesting way, he or she is using the skill of ____________________. ANSWER: mini-lecturing REFERENCES: 134 2. A leader effectively using his or her ________________ may influence the […]

1. The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person, an activity, or a/an ____________________. ANSWER: topic REFERENCES: 150 2. Before deepening the group’s focus to an intense level, the authors suggest that the leader consider the […]

1. To prevent an unwanted shift in the group’s focus, _______________________skills are needed. ANSWER: cutting off REFERENCES: 168 2. Leaders can use the technique of drawing out to elicit greater ____________________ from group members. ANSWER: involvement or response REFERENCES: 184 […]

1. It is best to skip a _________________member when using a round. ANSWER: hesitant REFERENCES: 209 2. In the beginning of a group, the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________. ANSWER: energy (trust, comfort level) […]

In solution-focused counseling, the “miracle question” refers to how a member’s religious beliefs fit into the counseling process. a. True b. False In the leadership model presented in your textbook, the authors believe it is best to cut off arguments […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 A leader’s feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well […]

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. A good rule of […]

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 […]

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 Available choices: A. counseling/therapy B. discussion C. […]

Identify some of the deficits that exist in training group leaders and discuss how these concerns might be addressed. Because groups involve sharing, the amount of _______________ members have in one another is a group dynamic the leader must access. […]

A common mistake is planning warm-up or introductory activities that last too long. a. True b. False A group leader can best help members get to know one another by a. using rounds and dyads. b. asking members to wear […]

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 […]

When processing an exercise, it is important that the leader makes each member share something. a. True b. False When planning a second session of a group, the leader should be aware of a possible “let down” in the energy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader? a. Active listening b. Trust fall c. Reflection d. Summarizing Dyads are never used as a technique for developing the comfort level among members. a. True b. […]