group work midterm

Which of the following is false regarding ethical practices when conducting group work

All persons with an advanced degree are qualified to lead groups

All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT

Allowing one member to talk through most of the warm up time

Which of the following is NOT a specific recommendation from the authors to build "experience with individuals" for the purpose of increasing effective leadership skills?

Being romantically involved with a person from another culture

Groups can have more than one purpose as long as these purposes are _________

Compatible

A group of boys diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) meet daily in a residential treatment facility to discuss their problems and focus on improved functioning in school and at home. The leader often plays an active role to ensure each session is productive and beneficial for all members.

Counseling.

Malik has been talking for a while. The leader says, Mallid you have raised some points that are also relevant to others. Lets spend some time discussing those. Which of the following leadership skills has just been used

Cutting off Shifting the focus from person to topic - BOTH

Exercises used in the first session serve all of the following purposes except

Determining how successful the overall group is going to be

when should the purpose be clarified with the members

During the first session

The leader can market the idea that people can change their lives by using a lot of excitement and ____________

Energy or enthusiasm

Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning

Failing to plan the group overplaying the group using exercises that are inappropriate for the group - All of the available choices

Most counseling, therapy, support, and growth groups do Not experience a transition stage

False

When a member brings up a new issue toward the end of a group session it is important for the leader to let that member present the issue even if the group time limit runs over

False

When a member brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the effective leader will let the member continue rather than cut off the member and appear inpolite

False

Which of the following is false regarding ethical practices when working with groups? The leader should

Force members to continue with an exercise once it has been started

Which of the following is a MISTAKE in the beginning of phase of a session

Getting right to the point of the session Allowing time for updates from members using a creative beginning to get members attention -NONE OF THEM

Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group

Having a dynamic opening

A small chair on a large piece of paper with a word on it can ________ the groups focus

Hold and Deepen Both

A task group member who rarely speaks up begins to share an idea that has merit. Her comments are taking the group in a worthwhile direction. The leader encourages her to say more

Holding focus

Saying: can we wait a moment on that until john is finished is an example of

Holding the focus on john

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group

How closely the leader sticks to his or her plan

Summarizing can be used as a technique in all of the following situations EXCEPT

Introducing a new topic

Leaders can use the technique of drawing out to elicit greater_____ from group members

Involvement

A common mistake made by beginning leaders is assuming that the energy of the second session will be the same as the first and not anticipating the

Let down

When leading a single-session group

Little may be accomplished if members switch topics frequently

According to the authors, which of the following can be a MISTAKE with regard to explaining group rules

Making up the rules as a group decision activity.

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following except

Members learning new, more effective coping skills

Which of the following tip is not suggested by the authors regarding minilectures

Minilectures should last 15-20 min

Head nods, facial expressions, tears, and body movement are all examples of__________ cues that may provide valuable information to the leader

Non-verbal

A leader began group with a scaling exercise, asking all of the members to briefly share their name and to rate their comfort level in the group on a scale of 1-10

Positive tone

Which of the following could the leader do to shift the focus from group process to content

Present new information Begin a group exercize Introduce an issue for discussion - All of the available choices

According to the authors, a leader can use information to

Share ideas clarify issues stimulate discussion -ALl of the above

Which of the models of co-leadership assumes that co-leaders are committed to discussing goals activities for each session

Shared leading alternate leading apprentice model -ALL of the choices

An office manager faced with forced budget cuts calls a staff meeting to discuss strategies to decrease spending on and maximize the use of office supplies. Group members are assigned to brainstorm together to generate money-saving solutions. The manager overseas the group and intervenes to keep members on track, and to stop any conflicts that arise.

Task

which of the following is False about confidentiality

The leader cannot guarantee complete confidentiality Leaders may divulge information concerning child or adolescent members Confidentiality may be breached if the leader learns that a member is planning to hurt something -None of the choices are false

The authors of the text encourage members to make eye contact and speak to each other for all of the following reasons except

To reduce member anxiety

Asking group members to finish a sentence completion form, make a lit, or give thought to a particular word that leader pleases for everyone to see are all examples of the leader getting the group to focus

True

The leader can set the tone for group by

Using words using actions directing what takes place in group -ALL of the available choices

Which of the following is false about the purpose of a group

When the leader is clear about the purpose, the members will also be

To increase the comfort and effectiveness of the beginning group leader, the authors recommend starting

With small discussion group

Leader self disclosure can be used in group for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

Work on personal issues

which of the following could be used to deepen the focus of a session

Working intensely with one member asking the group a thought provoking questions inviting all members to share at a more personal level ALL choices

When drawing a female member out, the leader can use each of the following technique EXCEPT

a direct question, asking her opinion, coupled with a hard star until she speaks

According to the authors. co leaders who differ somewhat in their approach, and who are pulling the group in opposite directions may benefit most from using which model of co-leadership

alternate leading

All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session except

asking members to share a lot of deep/personal information

In this stage, which may last a few minutes or for a few sessions, members are building trust to set the stage for meaningful sharing

beginning

A member in distress speaks vaguely and in circles about an incident that happened to her. It is clear to the leader that the other members are confused about her comments and concerned about her. The leader uses this skill to help the group to better understand what the m ember is trying to convey

clarifying

According to the authors, the single most important therapeutic force of a group is the

clarity of purpose

When starting a new group where this is personal sharing, it is important for the leader to check the _______ level of the group

comfort

Near the end of the session, a member wants to share something deep and personal, the leader should

cut off the member and ask them to share at the beginning of the next session

According to the authors, when a member says something inaccurate in a group, the leader should

cut the member off immediately, then give the correct information

One member frequently tries to make others feel better by telling others that "things will be okay"

cutting off

One member has been silent most of the session, there are 10 minutes remaining in the group for this week and he has something painful to share

cutting off

One member is always the first to speak, she is often long-winded and the leader wants to give others a chance to comment

cutting off

To avoid confusion or anger among the members, the leader should clarify that she may, at times use __________ as a technique to help maintain the focus of the group

cutting off

To prevent an unwanted shift in the groups focus______skills are needed

cutting off

Which of the following skills might not be helpful to use when noticing head nods from members around the group

cutting off

THe ____ chart can provide members a concrete way to visualize and understand how superficial or intense group sharing has been

death

Planning a group session involves

deciding on topics deciding on group activities delegating an approx amount of time for each activity -all the available choices

Asking a very thought provoking question is one technique that can be used to _____ the focus

deepen

The members of an ADULt Children of Alcoholics therapy group are talking about the dynamics that existed in their families of origin. To make the session more meaningful, the leader proposes that the members try sculpting their family dynamics using other members of the group as subjects

deepening the focus

Which of the following is not associated with second session let down?

disagreement with the group rules

Group exercises need to be followed by ______ and not just conducted one after another

discussion

In a personal sharing group such as counseling or therapy group, an effective leader will use __________ as a skill to ensure that members feel involved

drawing out

It is the third session and one member has not spoken much. The leader notices that the member is scared and shy

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

drawing out

One member is afraid to speak because he thinks people will laugh at him

drawing out

When group members are paired and directed to discuss something of interest, the group leader is using a_________- to generate energy and draw members out

dyad

Members of a parenting group in the working stage carefully listen to the leader, and then discuss the topic and share their reactions to the material

education

Using her eyes, the leader can

encourage members to speak support members who are speaking discourage members from speaking -All of the above

A leader can use his or her voice to

energize group members put members at ease pace the group -ALL of the available choices

As long as a group leader is clear about the purpose of a group, members usually figure it out on their own

false

Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express their feelings

false

IN a counseling or therapy group, when a member is exploring or working through a painful experience or member, it is reassuring if the other members make comments such as, "it'll be okay, everything is going to work out, or "Don't cry things will get better

false

If the leader gives appropriate thought to planning a group session, there should be no reason to have a backup plan available

false

In order to avoid interfering with the members developing their own individual styles for communicating and problem solving, it is important for the group leader to refrain from modeling behavior for the members while leading the group

false

In the beginning phase of a support group, members rarely feel uncomfortable or anxious because they realize they a re all there for the same purpose of getting support from each other and the leader.

false

In the first and second session of a new group, the leader should let one member dominate for a longer period of time so the leader can spend time getting familiar with the emerging group dynamics

false

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

false

It is best for the leader not share any information about herself in order to avoid the members becoming too familiar with her

false

It is usually best not to point out to group members early in the group that sometimes people feel nervous because by doing so members may feel more nervous

false

It is usually best to let the clock end a group rather than trying to guide the members to a closing especially when the session has been an interesting one

false

It is vey good practice for co leaders using shared model that is where they work together a smooth team. To echo each others works so the major points of their work get reinforced for the members

false

Reflecting content or feeling is a skill limited to individual counseling and if used in a group setting, may get members bogged down

false

Rounds and dyads have very little value when leader is trying to focus a group

false

Silent members always want to contribute and fee a part of the group, so it is important for the leader to focus on these members and draw the out

false

The best way to deepen the focus in a personal goth group is to hold the focus on one member until he or she talks

false

The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk

false

When drawing out a member, it is best to hold the focus on a quiet member until that member speaks up in order to prevent the member from feeling that he or she let down the group

false

When two leaders are co leading a group, it is especially important that they sit next to echoer so that they can communicate quickly should the group need new direction

false

When using co-leaders in group, it is best that the leaders don't plan in advance because such planning can interfere with the natural flow of the group experience

false

Which exercise is LEAST appropriate to use in the first session of a group

fantasy exercise

When co leading a group, leaders can provide_________to one another after each session

feedback

In planning a second session of a group, the leader will want to give thought to what she learned from the

first session

According to the authors, cutting off can be used when a members comments conflict with the_______ of the group

focus

The authors use which terms to refer to the attitudes and interaction of group members and leaders

group processes and group dynamics

Reflection of content or feeling in a group setting may be used to

help member become more aware of what he or she is saying

Explaining how the group will be conducted and the role of the group leader will

help the group to function more smoothly ease the tension members feel about participating allow the members to form expectations about the leader - All of the available choices

In a task group, when the members are working to solve an issue, the leader will usually want to _____ the focus

hold

When an individual member has had several minutes or air time in the session, the leader is probably trying to decide whether to ______ or _________ the focus

hold or shift

A leader may use cutting off skills when a member comments to another member appear to be ________

hostile/fearful

When planning a group leader should consider

how ready he/she is to lead a group of that type and composition

Which of the following is not typically indicated by members' body shits and inattention during group

interest

The leader should cut off a amber for all of the following reasons except if the member

is giving productive feedback to another member

According to the authors, in most instances, the group rules should be set by the _________

leader

When one member suggest to another that he should apologize to his wife for yelling at her because shell surely take him back then this member needs to be cut off because she is

letting her own values dictate her comment without complete information

In order for co-leading to be successful, the authors state that co-leaders must

like eachother work as a team be secure in their position in the group -ALL choices

The leader may use his or her eyes to do each of the following EXCEPT

link members together

A group leader points out commonalities members share to encourage members to bond to one another and to the group

linking

The process of tying together comments made by members is a technique to facilitate bonding called

linking

WHIch of the following is true regarding the death of sharing in a group

members vary in the degree to which they can handle personal sharing in a group leaders should consider the readiness of all group members when thinking about deepening the focus - Both of the available choices are true

Deepening the focus should be done during the _______ phase of the group

middle/ working

An effective group leader will ________- skills and behaviors he would like group members to demonstrate

model

If a ________ tone is set during the first two sessions, members ay never come to trust one another enough to share personal information about themselves

negative

As an introductory round, the leader asks the members to share their name and in a word or phrase why they are in group. The leader than allows the first member who responds to talk for five minutes

negative tone

Avoiding eye contact with a member or using subtle hand gestured to cut a member off are examples of ___________ cues that can be helpful when used by the leader

nonverbal

A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is

planning to conduct a deep feedback exercise in the beginning stage of a group

Members should not be allowed to argue with one another unless the argument is in some way _____ in processing group dynamics

productive

The key to leading most groups is deepening the focus to a level that is______ and meaningful for most members

productive

Before deepening the groups focus to an intense level, the authors suggest that the leader consider the groups_____

purpose

In group counseling, to _____- a comment is to restate it, conveying that you understand the content and feeling the member is trying to express

reflect

A member has been speaking for a while. The leader wants to tighten the focus of what he has said so that others hear the most relevant points before moving on to a new topic

reflecting or clarifying

The ASGW guidelines for best practice specify that group leaders are responsible to explain and discuss both the benefits and the _________ of group participation

risk

In co-leading situations where leaders "flow with each other with neither taking the complete lead is referred to by the authors as the ______________ co-leadership model

shared

After a particular topic has been discussed at length the leader may want to _______the focus

shift

As one member of a parenting group shares her struggle with holding her children accountable thought use of consequences another member nods her head in agreement. The leader says to the second member. Ive noticed that you're nodding your head what are your thoughts about what has been said

shifting the focus

To set a positive tone in the first session of the group, the leader should not

start with boring group rules

In the beginning stage of a voluntary therapy group., it is not uncommon for members to

take the first session or two to feel comfortable in the group

When determining whether to hold the groups focus on a topic, group leaders should consider

the relevancy of the topic members level of interest in the topic the length of time that has been spent on the topic -ALL CHOICES

Big picture planning may involve

thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group

The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person, an activity or a _______

topic

Too often in education, discussion, and task groups, leaders mistakenly deepen the focus on individuals rather than recognizing the purpose of the group as being to keep the focus on the topic at hand

tru

A 1 to 10 scale is sometimes a helpful technique to determine the level of comfort of the group members

true

A common mistake is planning warm up or introductory activities that last too long

true

A leader may shift the focus from a person to the topic the person is discussing if she feels the issues may be relevant to most other group members

true

A writing exercise is especially helpful to draw out members because each person can read what is written down

true

An effective group l leader must be able to cut off inappropriate, inaccurate, or hurtful comments made by a group member

true

In general when the leader uses his eyes to can the group, he is more likely to have a better sense has to how members are responding to whats happening

true

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 detrimental to the group

true

It is often a good idea not to attempt to draw out an uncommitted member because that member might use that opportunity to set a negative tone for the group

true

Linking in group dynamics, is the process of connecting people by identifying common ideas experiences or concerns in order to facilitate bonding among group members

true

Members may be reluctant to speak up in a group for a variety of reasons, including lack of trust of the leader or other members

true

One way to draw out a member while giving her an "out" is to maintain a lot of eye contact with that member while speaking to the entire group

true

Problems with co leading a group arise mainly with differences with attitude, style, and goals of the leaders

true

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

true

The leader can set a positive tone for a group by being enthusiastic and drawing out members cutting off hostile or negative interactions and focusing on interesting topics

true

Use of written material or writing as an exercise is often a very effective technique when working to focus a group

true

WHe a leader believes the topic has brought up has relevance for the entire group, she may want to shift the focus from a member to a topic

true

When a leader of ac counseling or therapy group has focused on one member for a certain period o time, he may decide to shift the focus to another person but on the same topic, or shift to a fresh topic all together

true

When leading a session, it is sometimes necessary to be flexible and deviate from a plan when it is clear that members are not benefiting from it

true

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

true

When two members are arguing about an issue, there are occasions when it is best for the leader to cut off the argument and move on rather than spend time processing the issue

true

Which of the following is not a basic skill for a group leader

trust fall

A group leader can best help members get to know one another by

using rounds and dyads

A leader effectively using his or her _____ may influence the tone, energy, and pace of the group

voice

In which of the following situations would it not be appropriate for the leader to use the technique of cutting off

when a member is sharing information that could benefit other members

It is important for a leader to identify allies because they may be helpful

when starting a discussion or exercize when role-playing to demonstrate an idea to pair with a member who is very upset - all available choices

What are possible consequences of facing group participation on a member who is not ready for the experience?

- Individuals who are not ready to be in a group may be inappropriate for group counseling. - They may be disruptive to the group because they are forced to attend -In addition, group work may be beneficial and may actually be harmful to them if they feel pressured to share and participate at a level with which they are not comfortable.

What strategies should new group leaders implement to become more effective?

-seek opportunities to work with diverse range of individuals in one-on-one counseling sessions in order to become more comfortable with culture and diversity in groups -In addition, new counselors should lead smaller education, discussion, support, or task groups until they are more comfortable. -The beginning leader should also become more knowledgeable about the topic of the group they are leading, counseling theory, conflicts and dilemmas, and how to plan and organize group sessions in order to become more effective

According to the authors, which of the following is the most important point to remember with regard to legal issues?

A leader must know the laws in his/her stage regarding clients rights.

Which of these things helps the leader clarify the purpose of the group

Deciding which needs can be met by the group gathering information about the members needs conceptualizing the kind of group that will meet the members needs *****All of the available choices

A group for parents who children have been sexually abused meet weekly to discuss effective parenting skills. The leader provides information on a variety of topics including: the nature of abuse and its effects on the child, parenting an abused child, and dealing with the stress and grief of child sexual abuse. Sometimes the leader facilities discussion so that members can share their perspectives and ideas.

Education

Organizations, such as the American Counseling Association and the American Psychological Association, publish _____________ standards that outline sound practices when conducting group work.

Ethical

It seems apparent that the future for group work is very limited and will eventually disappear as more and more counselors are available to do individual counseling

False

Practicing beyond your level of training is suggested as a way of "stretching" your skill level

False

The beginning stage of group is a time when group members learn new material, thoroughly discuss various topics, complete tasks, and engage in personal sharing and therapeutic work

False

A leader who allows members to determine the content of the group themselves utilizes a ______ direct approach

Group

In the middle stage of changing families support group for step-parents the members choose to focus s on the here, now to understand what it is like to ask for and to receive support. Which leadership style is being utilized

Group directed and interpersonal

What are some of the advantages of group work?

Group work is more time and cost effective for agencies and clients. For members, the advantages of being in a group include feeling connected and a sense of belonging with others who share similar concerns and the opportunities to receive feedback, to practice skills in a social context, and to learn from others with different viewpoints.

During the first session of a group for survivors of sexual abuse, the leader tells members the purpose of the group, and informs the members that they can share as little, or as much as they would like.

Informing members about the group

A leader focused primarily on the needs of individual members has a/an_________leadership style

Interpersonal

Which of the following is the purpose of the first session

Introducing the general content of the group getting members clear about the group and how it will b e conducted + both of the available choices

In the beginning stage of an addictions group, the leader chooses topics and activities pertaining to denial treatment, and recovery. He keeps the group focused on the individual concerns of members and provides structure to the session. Which leadership style is utilized

Leader directed and interpersonal

Understanding group dynamics group process group leadership skills, and group development addresses which of the following ethical responsibilities

Leader preparation and qualifications

A leader of a diverse group comprised a member from many different cultures struggles to understand his clients. Though his skills are good, the group dynamics are often effected by cultural concerns.

Leader qualification and preparation

This leader finished her Masters degrees last semester and has no experience leading groups. Her new job requires her to lead a therapy group for clients with schizophrenia

Leader qualification and preparation

A school counselor led an exercise that generated an intense reaction from one another. After the session, with the members permission, the counselor contacted the members parent to provide a list of phone numbers so that plans for follow up services could be made

Leaders role in making referrals

Discuss potential member behaviors that have the potential to cause problems in group.

Member behaviors that have the potential to cause problems in group include: skipping from topic to topic; members dominating the discussion, sporadic attendance, shy or withdrawn members, members becoming angry with the leader or other group members, members attempting to preach religion or morals to the group, members who are resistant to attend, or who stop attending all together. The authors advocate for the development effective leadership skills to address these problematic member behaviors

Prospective group members should be informed

Of the purpose of the groups Of the risks and benefits of the group participation Of how group participation could impact their daily lives - all of the available choices

To become an effective group leader, these authors recommend

Organizing sessions so that the intended topics are covered

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate therapy groups

Parents wanting to improve parenting skills

Meetings of a weekly weight loss group for women focus on healthy weight loss strategies. The group is facilitated b y a different member each week. Common group topics include: healthy food choices, the progress of group members, staying motivated, and barriers to successful weight loss.

Self-Help

A group of first-generation college students meet weekly to share their experiences adapting to college. The leader facilitates discussions that help the students to connect with one another so that they do not feel alone in their new environment.

Self-help

Conflict among members, testing, the leader, and resistance are characteristics of the __________ stage described by Corey

Storming

Identify some of the deficits that exist in training group leaders and discuss how these concerns might be addressed.

The authors identify several deficits with group training models. Specifically may group leaders are not trained to work in a natural setting. -One example the authors use is that school counselors are often not taught about the practical limitations they face in the school setting such as only having 20-40 minutes for a group session and dealing with non voluntary members -Another deficit cited is that receive feedback and improve upon their leadership skills. Many training programs require students to be members of a group, but not lead a group. The authors state that this is concerning on two different levels, first being a member of a group does not adequately substitute for leading a group. Second, many times the groups that students participate in are of little value, do not properly model group counseling skills, and are boring, in general. They authors biggest concerns is that people lead groups in many different settings without adequate training These concerns can be addressed in graduate programs by ensuring that group counseling students receive ample opportunity to lead real groups and receive feedback other work -In addition the authors argue that group leaders should advocate for more training from their administrators

Which is not a characteristic of members who lack commitment to the group

They develop trust within one or two sessions

A leaders feelings about leading groups will definitely affect how well the group will go

True

Dual relationships often cannot be avoided because helpers have more than one relationship with their clients.

True

The authors leadership model for counseling and therapy groups is based on a model called impact therapy.

True

Which of the following is true

a single session group must have a purpose a sole purpose may carry over into many sessions - both are true

For groups with a culturally diverse membership, this stage may need to last a couple of sessions or longer because members may be uncomfortable with one another

beginning

When group members check their comfort level with one another and discuss what may happen in the group, the group is in the __________ stage

beginning

The leader conducts a round where members tell their name and share what they hop to gain from the group

beginning/warm up

The most important concept of group leadership is having

clarity of purpose

Which is true about the purpose of a single session group

clarity of purpose helps the leader to manage time effectively in single session groups clarity of purpose is more important for single-session groups than for groups meeting multiple times The leader must be clear about the purpose of the group and must keep members on track -All of the available choices

A ________ group does not admit new members once it is established

closed

During the ________ stage members share what they've learned and how they have changed as a result of group membership

closing

In this stage, some members will have an emotional experience saying goodbye to the group

closing

Members are sharing information about what they will do differently next week

closing

The leader asks members what stood out to them about the session

closing

When a group member comes under attach from another member of counseling or therapy group, the leader can preserve trust in the group by

explaining that attacks will not be permitted in the group showing concern and support for the member under attack discussing how the comments may have been better said, so that the attacking member could feel heard without hurting others -Doing any of the above choices

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

false

If the beginning stage of a group lasts for more than one session, the leader obviously doing something wrong or the members are not ready for a group experience

false

It is important that the group leader respond to each group member after they make a comment

false

Once a group has begun, it is never acceptable to alter its purpose

false

Once purpose is established in the opening session of a group, the sessions that follow do not need to have a clear purpose

false

The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague, the members are much more appreciative of the leaders effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear

false

The purpose of the group should be determined during the _______ session

first

Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________-

flexibility

Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the ______ and ________ of the group

goals and objectives

The purpose of the group is to team build, however, members still begin to form small cliques struggle for leadership, and compete with one another as they enter a storming age

growth/experiential

When a leader evaluated a session, she pays particular attention to

how closely she followed her plan when she deviated from her plan, did she have a good reason how closely did she come to meeting the needs of the members -All of the available choices

One sign of the storming stage of a group is

increased conflict between members

Storming is least like to occur when

leaders provide structure

The authors believe that a major deficit in the preparation of group leaders in many settings is that

leadership often consists of students only being members of a group Leaders are taught that groups must last a specific length of time rather than be geared to the needs of the setting Leaders in training do not get enough practice usingg specific skills such as cutting off, drawing out, holdingg the focus, and introducing and conducting exercises All of the available choices

Members are focusing intensely on the groups purpose

middle/working

The leader gives a mini-lecture about the days topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions

middle/working

A group leaders who uses practices that are very different from ones generally accepted by others in the field could be considered

negligent and unethical

Clarity of purpose is the most important factor in determining the ______ of the group

outcome

Leaders should not use the groups that they lead for their own therapy or_________ growth

personal

The relationship developed among group members, as well as the way in which members participate in group, defines group__________

process

The authors advise against shifting the _________ of the group without informing members

purpose

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can ________ and ____________

read and write

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

redirect the conversation back to the topic the members originally wanted to discuss

Effective leaders engage in _____________ after each session to determine the impact of his or her role in the group

self evaluations

Group meetings are led by a different member each week, although the counselor periodically drops in to check the progress of the group and provide structure or redirection when needed

self-help

Clarity of purpose is most important in_______ groups

single-session

Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________

time of day

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

to fill time

Many counseling, therapy, and growth grownups go through a _________ stage

transition

According to the authors, being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to be learned

true

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

true

Group process refers to the interaction and energy exchange between and among members and leaders

true

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

true

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose

true

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

true

During the _______ stage group members focus on the purpose of the group and engage in personal sharing

working