1. It is best to skip a _________________member when using a round.
2. In the beginning of a group, the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________.
3. If a leader wants to connect group members so more points of view can be shared, forming ____________________,
instead of dyads, may be very va
4. When members are bored, confused, or resentful of what they may think is a gimmick activity, the leader has
____________________ rounds.
5. A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to
_______________ ____________ a member.
6. Rounds should be used to get members focused and _______________, not just to fill time.
7. The leader may choose to select who will pair together in a dyad to facilitate the process or because he has a particular
______________ in mind.
8. A round as an activity in the first session of a group can be used to help the leader gather ______________________.
9. If one member has been talking on a topic awhile, the leader might use a round to ___________________________.
10. One of the most useful purposes of pairing members in dyads early in a group is to help build
__________________________________.
Choices:
A. Building trust
B. Changing the format
C. Drawing out
11. After watching a film, the leader asks members to give a word or phrase that describes their reaction.
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12. Members have been shifting in their seats and are becoming restless. The leader puts them into dyads so they can talk
with one another.
b
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13. One member has not said much during the session. The leader starts a round with the person next to that member so
that she will be the last to comment. After she comments, the leader prompts her to say a little more.
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14. Shortly before the group is schedule to end for the day, the leader asks members to pair up and spend five minutes
talking about what stood out to them from the session.
d
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15. One person has been talking for a while about how his parents’ divorce is affecting him. The leader has noticed that
some members no longer seem to be paying attention. The leader asks each member to comment briefly in a word or
phrase about how their parents’ divorce is affecting them.
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16. When setting up a round, the leader needs to do each of the following EXCEPT
a.
get it started as quickly as possible.
b.
treat it like any other activity and use it carefully.
c.
specify the kind of round members are responding do.
d.
introduce it so that members understand the activity.
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17. Rounds
a.
can be used to cut members off.
b.
make members feel uncomfortable.
c.
should only be used to warm up or to close a group.
d.
give group leaders very little useful information about individual members.
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18. Which of the following is FALSE about the use of rounds?
a.
They locate energy in the group
b.
They are a great way to kill time
c.
They aid members in getting to know one another
d.
They help members to learn about one another
b
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19. Rounds can be used to
a.
summarize a session.
b.
locate energy in a group.
c.
deepen the intensity of a session.
d.
do all of the available choices.
d
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20. Dyads are NOT recommended for members who are
a.
mandated to attend the group.
b.
afraid to talk in a large group.
c.
completing an exercise.
d.
warmed up and ready to share thoughts on an issue.
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21. 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.
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22. A leader may pair members together in a dyad for which of the following reasons?
a.
They have something in common
b.
They are uncomfortable with one another
c.
They hold different opinions about a topic
d.
Any of the available choices
d
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23. Both dyads and rounds are helpful to accomplish each of the following EXCEPT to
a.
draw out quiet members.
b.
give “air time” to a negative member.
c.
get certain members together.
d.
build cohesion and trust among members.
b
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24. The leader wants each member to be brief and specific about how comfortable he or she feels in group. The BEST
way to do this is to ask members to
a.
comment in a round.
b.
talk with a neighbor about their thoughts.
c.
rate how their comfort level on a scale of 1-10.
d.
share a word or phrase that captures their comfort level.
c
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25. When closing a session, the leader wants to give each member a chance to talk in depth about what occurred in group.
The BEST way to do this is to ask members to
a.
comment in a round.
b.
talk with a neighbor about their thoughts.
c.
rate the power of the session on a scale of 1-10.
d.
share a word or phrase that captures what stands out to them.
b
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26. To facilitate the pairing of members in dyads
a.
members can choose with whom they will work.
b.
the leader can choose who will pair together.
c.
members can pair with the person next to them.
d.
all of the available choices.
d
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27. All of the following are true with regard to dyads EXCEPT
a.
Members may be more comfortable sharing in a dyad than with the entire group
b.
Dyads should not be used to change the format of the group
c.
Dyads can be used to warm a group up and add energy
d.
Dyads can provide the leader with time to think
b
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28. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the length of time that should be allowed for a dyad?
a.
Dyads can last anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes
b.
Leaders should tell members in advance how long a dyad will last
c.
Both choices are true
d.
Neither choice is true
c
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29. When doing a round as a technique to encourage members to talk, it’s best to insist each member say something, even
if only a single word.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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30. If a member shares strong emotional material during a round, it is best if the leader ignores this so that the remainder
of the round is not disrupted.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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31. When beginning a round, it is best to start with a member who tends to be neutral or positive about the group
experience than a member the leader knows has negative feelings.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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32. Dyads are never used as a technique for developing the comfort level among members.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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33. It is often an excellent idea to use several rounds one after another to build members’ interest, especially if the leader
has no other plan in mind.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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34. When the leader is pressed for time, dyads can be an excellent way to end a topic because this gives all the members a
chance to talk.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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35. Dyads can be a very useful technique when the leader wishes to provide a chance for two group members to spend
time talking to one another.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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36. When pairing members up, the leader should take a good deal of time explaining her rationale for this procedure to
insure that no member feels slighted.
a.
True
b.
False
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37. Dyads can be an excellent way to change the format of a group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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38. When pairing up members, it is sometimes helpful to the leader and more comfortable for the members if they choose
each other.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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39. When conducting rounds, it is a good practice to vary the starting point of the round so that different members get to
speak first and last.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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40. Topics such as sex, marital problems, or fears often can be shared more easily in a dyad (a pair) than in a large group.
a.
True
b.
False
True
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41. Allowing members to choose whomever they wish to be with in a dyad is never a good idea because members will
usually choose their friends as partners.
a.
True
b.
False
False
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42. When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?
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43. When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?
44. Why is the designated word or phrase round particularly useful in counseling and therapy groups?
45. What things should the leader consider before letting members choose a dyad partner?
46. Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?