1. Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups.
single-session
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2. Groups can have more than one purpose as long as these purposes are ____________________.
compatible
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3. Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the ____________________ and ____________________ of the
group.
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4. Clarity of purpose is the most important factor in determining the ____________________ of the group.
outcome
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5. The purpose of the group should be determined during the ________________ session.
6. The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.
purpose
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7. Effective leaders engage in _________________ after each session to determine the impact of his or her role in the
group.
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8. According to the authors, being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to
be learned.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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9. Once a group has begun, it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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10. It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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11. Once “purpose” is established in the opening session of a group, the sessions that follow do not need to have a clear
purpose.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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12. As long as a group leader is clear about the purpose of a group, members usually figure it out on their own.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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13. The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague, the members are much more appreciative of the
leader’s effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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14. When the purpose of a group is clear and well understood by the members, the leader and the members are more
likely to accomplish the goals of the group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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15. When leading a support group titled, “Surviving the Pain of Divorce”, the leader focuses for twenty minutes on a
member’s wish to change jobs. This is an example of lack of clarity of purpose on the leader’s part.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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16. If a leader decides that the purpose of a group should change to be more relevant to the members’ needs, it is
important that she advise the members that she is making this shift and give members a rationale.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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17. Because a group leader is so involved in the planning and leading of her groups, her evaluation of her own role and the
effectiveness of a particular group is subjective and, therefore, not very useful.
a.
True
b.
False
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18. 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.
True
b.
False
True
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19. When leading a “single session” group,
a.
little may be accomplished if members switch topics frequently
b.
a follow-up session is always required
c.
members always cooperate because they know they will be done soon
d.
more therapy gets done because members know their time is limited
a
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20. During the beginning stage of a counseling group, when a member gets “off–track”, that is, brings up a topic unrelated
to the purpose of the group, the leader should
a.
Listen quietly in case the topic this member brings up is more interesting than the original topic of the group.
b.
Ask the “off–track” member to leave the group
c.
Ask the members to vote on which topic they want to focus on, the original topic that brought them there or
this new topic of interest to one member
d.
Redirect the conversation back to the topic the members originally wanted to discuss
d
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21. Which of the following “purposes” for leading a group is NOT a good choice?
a.
Helping members of a high school prom committee plan an upcoming event
b.
Providing support for the family members of a chronically ill child
c.
Giving a leader a chance to “bone–up” on his skills
d.
Providing education on health issues to members who wish to give up smoking
c
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22. Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group?
a.
Each session must have a purpose
b.
A group may have more than one purpose
c.
The purpose of a group may change over time
d.
When the leader is clear about the purpose, the members will also be
d
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23. The MOST important concept of group leadership is having
a.
a plan.
b.
a good attitude.
c.
clarity of purpose.
d.
knowledge of each member’s issues before beginning.
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24. Which of these things helps the leader to clarify the purpose of the group?
a.
Deciding which needs can be met by the group
b.
Gathering information about the members’ needs
c.
Conceptualizing the kind of group that will meet the members’ needs
d.
All of the available choices
d
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25. When should the purpose be clarified with the members?
a.
After the first session
b.
During the first session
c.
Before the first session
d.
Within the first couple of sessions
b
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26. Which of the following is the purpose of the first session?
a.
Introducing the general content of the group
b.
Getting members clear about the group and how it will be conducted
c.
Both of the available choices
d.
Neither of the available choices
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27. If there are group members who are not clear about the group’s purpose, the authors recommend each of the following
EXCEPT
a.
discussing the problem openly in group.
b.
screening those members out of the group.
c.
meeting with confused members separately.
d.
reiterating the purpose whenever necessary.
b
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28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?
a.
It guides group member behavior
b.
It determines how a session is planned and conducted
c.
It affects the leader’s choice of topics, membership, and role
d.
It is the most significant factor that affects the outcome of a group
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29. Which of the following is TRUE?
a.
A single-session group must have a purpose
b.
A sole purpose may carry over into many sessions
c.
Both choices are true
d.
Neither choice is true
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30. Which of the following is FALSE? If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed, she should
a.
make the change without informing the members.
b.
use group time to discuss why the change might be helpful.
c.
both of the choices are false
d.
neither of the choices is false
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31. Which is TRUE about the purpose of a single-session group?
a.
Clarity of purpose helps the leader to manage time effectively in single-session groups
b.
Clarity of purpose is more important for single-session groups than for groups meeting multiple times
c.
The leader must be clear about the purpose of the group and must keep members on track
d.
All of the available choices
d
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32. The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT
a.
To have fun
b.
To learn information
c.
To build relationships
d.
To fill time
d
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33. Which of the following is FALSE regarding group evaluation?
a.
Evaluation can provide leaders with useful information.
b.
Evaluations should be conducted frequently and with rigor.
c.
Group leaders should self-evaluate after each session.
d.
It is important to evaluate how the group has had an impact upon members’ behavior.
b
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34. Although there have been many articles published encouraging research into group leadership,
a.
No one has come to the front with on-going quality research
b.
Much of the research is simply ignored
c.
The application of such research has limited value
d.
None of these choices
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35. When a leader evaluates a session, she pays particular attention to
a.
How closely she followed her plan?
b.
When she deviated from her plan, did she have a good reason?
c.
How closely did she come to meeting the needs of the members?
d.
All of the available choices.
d
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36. Why is clarity of purpose so important for single-session groups?
irrelevant discussions so that the group meets its goals.
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37. If the leader is unclear about the group’s purpose, how can he or she gain clarity?
the purpose of the group.
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38. What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?
necessary, meet with members who seem confused separately to clarify, or discuss the problem in group.
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39. What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?
process and to accomplish a task; in closing a group, to finish group and finish content.
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40. If the leader believes the purpose of the group needs to change, what should he or she do to make the change?
session for the change to fully occur.
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41. If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose, what are strategies the leader can use to
make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?
members, she will want to explain these benefits as well as any potential risks that might be involved.
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42. How can a leader evaluate the changes a group has made in members’ lives?
what changes they are making as a result of the group, by asking others in the members’ lives to
43. Why should leaders exercise caution when reading members’ evaluations of the group?
44. What is the status of research in the field of group work?