1. Setting the right tone is important when _________________________ an exercise.
2. It is important to ensure that all members understand and follow instructions when ___________________ an exercise.
3. Leaders can process exercises to a deeper and more meaningful level by asking good, thought provoking questions that
tap into members’ ____________________.
4. A group leader can ___________________ both sides of an issue to help members to see their conflict.
5. When introducing an exercise, the leader should make certain that members understand the ________________ of the
exercise so they feel involved and cooperate rather than resist.
6. If the directions are not _________________in the beginning of an activity, members may interpret the exercise in
many different ways, causing the leader to have difficulty when attempting to process it effectively.
7. When getting comments after an exercise, the leader must be prepared for a member who chooses to
_________________, either because the member feels uncomfortable sharing, or because they have not yet formed a
response.
8. When introducing an exercise, a mistake leaders may make is to have the introduction too long or
________________________.
9. When leading an exercise, the leader will want to decide whether she ________________ in the exercise or not.
10. Exercises that focus on personal issues may elicit strong ________________ from members.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
11. Setting a positive tone is crucial in this phase.
a
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12. Deepening the focus is important during this phase.
c
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13. A leader can decide whether or not they will participate when in this phase of the exercise.
b
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14. Intervening between two members who are talking about unrelated subject matter would occur in this phase.
b
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15. Deciding whether to focus on one member or the entire group occurs at the beginning of this phase of the exercise.
c
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16. When introducing an exercise, leaders should clearly present the directions for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
to
a.
force reluctant members to participate.
b.
inform members of the purpose of the exercise.
c.
ensure that members from different cultures understand.
d.
prevent confusion about what members are supposed to do.
a
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17. When using processing exercises, it is important to stimulate discussion about all of the following EXCEPT
a.
topics or issues.
b.
rules and regulations.
c.
group dynamics or processes.
d.
deeper thoughts and feelings.
b
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18. When an exercise has been completed, it can be processed through use of
a.
rounds.
b.
writing.
c.
dyads or triads.
d.
all of the available choices.
d
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19. Which of the following is NOT an example of a deep processing question?
a.
What did you draw on your page?
b.
What feelings were stirred up for you?
c.
What new understandings did you gain from doing this?
d.
What will you do differently based on what you’ve learned about yourself?
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20. Although all of the following are important, the most important aspect of making effective use an exercise is
a.
setting the proper tone.
b.
involving all of the members.
c.
introducing the exercise clearly.
d.
processing the exercise to a deep and meaningful level.
d
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21. Which of the following IS a good reason for leaders to participate in an exercise?
a.
To focus on his own issues for a moment
b.
To get a sense of the energy and focus of the group
c.
To allow the members to get to know the leader better
d.
To monitor the activities and discussion of the members
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22. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors as a way to handle a member’s emotional reaction to an
exercise?
a.
Stop the exercise to focus on the member
b.
Refer the member to another group that is less intense
c.
Pair with the member in a dyad to discuss the reaction
d.
Acknowledge the member’s discomfort and continue with the exercise
b
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23. Which of the following does NOT represent a mistake when conducting an exercise?
a.
Giving complex directions all at once to members
b.
Telling the members how much time they have left to discuss an issue
c.
Making assumptions based on the leader’s own frame of reference
d.
Beginning a discussion about homework that members may not have read
b
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24. When conducting an exercise, the leader should pay special attention to all of the following EXCEPT to members
who
a.
laugh when instructed not to.
b.
react intensely to an exercise or topic.
c.
share very little with others in discussion.
d.
talk with a partner about something unrelated to the purpose.
c
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25. Which of the following exercises would BEST stimulate member sharing about group dynamics or the group process?
a.
Fantasy
b.
Arts and crafts
c.
Group decision-making
d.
Common reading
c
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26. Which of the following does NOT represent a goal of processing an exercise?
a.
To encourage sharing and discussion about topics or issues
b.
To stimulate members to delve deeper into thoughts and feelings
c.
To allow members to express complaints about the group or group members
d.
To allow sharing and discussion about group dynamics and processes
c
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27. Which of the following is NOT true regarding holding the focus when processing a group exercise?
a.
It is unwise to hold the focus too long on one individual
b.
It is a good idea to hold the focus on the first member who speaks
c.
Premature focus on one member may cause other members to lose interest
d.
All members should be given a chance to react to an exercise
b
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28. When processing an exercise, it is important that the leader makes each member share something.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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29. It is never a good idea to stop an exercise, even if the members are bored or confused about the purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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30. When introducing a writing exercise, it is best to make sure all the members have the necessary materials available to
them before starting to give instructions.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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31. It is always important to make clear to group members that they can choose not to participate in an exercise should
they wish not to.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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32. When a lot of “energy” is generated from an exercise, it is often helpful to place members in dyads or triads to allow
more members to express thoughts and feelings.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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33. When beginning to process an exercise, it is often helpful to use a round so that the leader can hear from most or all of
the members to get a better sense of their reactions.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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34. When processing an exercise that involves a discussion of the past, such as growing up in a family, it is often best to
encourage members to relate their past experiences to their present-day issues rather than merely telling stories about
childhood.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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35. When beginning to process an exercise, it is usually best to remain focused on the first person who speaks, because the
leader may never know if other members will make any comments.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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36. When conducting a “feedback” exercise, it is best to have members share the first thoughts that come to them about
other members rather than giving them time to consider what feedback they might give.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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37. It is a mistake for a leader to close his eyes when conducting a fantasy exercise because he may miss observing
member reactions while he is presenting the exercise.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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38. When introducing an exercise in a group setting, it is important for the leader to insist that each member participate so
that the members don’t take advantage of the leader’s lack of firmness.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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39. If an exercise requires an outside reading assignment and one or two members have not completed that assignment,
it’s best to abandon the exercise and try something else so those members don’t feel left out.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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40. A leader should always participate in the exercises he or she is conducting so that the members don’t feel the leader is
above them or holding out on them.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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41. Why is it best for the leader to keep his or her eyes open when leading a fantasy exercise?
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42. What factors should leaders consider when a member does not wish to share his or her thoughts on an issue or in a
discussion?
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43. Why do the authors state that focusing on the present when conducting past-centered exercises is generally more
productive than focusing solely on the past?
or feelings that they currently have or to address current issues they have related to their past.
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44. Why is being aware of the time, and making members aware of the time, important when conducting and processing
exercises?
45. What are the advantages and disadvantages of leader participation in exercises?
46. Discuss the goals of processing an exercise.