EPCE 5354 Group Counseling Test 3

The processing of an exercise is: slightly important. important. should last no more than 20 minutes the most important phase of any exercise.

The most important phase of any exercise

Exercises often help during the first session because: they create energy around a given topic that can be discussed members will not talk otherwise. they fill up time All of these

They create energy around a given topic

The value of theories in most groups is: they get members into their heads they are fun to learn. they help members get in touch with their pain they help members better understand themselves and others.

They help members better understand themselves and others

It is good to use props in group because: they are fun. they tend to focus the members help members remember concepts. they can be leaned on. None of these

They tend to focus the members help the members remember concepts

As for middle sessions, a common mistake is: to focus on only one or two members. bringing up topics to which most members can relate asking members what topics they'd like to discuss. using a variety of exercises

To focus on only one or two members

A beer bottle can be used with a string: to show how the string can wrap around the bottle. to show how the string representing one's life disappears into the bottle. to dangle the bottle. None of these

To show how the string representing one's life disappears into the bottle

A leader using Reality Therapy could use: TA WDEP REBT ABCD

WDEP

Exercises should be used: every ten minutes in a session every twenty minutes in a session. when the leader wants to focus in on a topic only during the working phase of a session.

When the leader wants to focus on a topic

Which is not an assessment during the middle stage? the benefits of group to the members the members' interest and commitment each member's participation whether members are interested in another group that will be starting soon

Whether members are interested in another group that will be starting soon.

Something that can hinder the productivity of an exercise is: the leader's ability to keep the group focused. the leader not ensuring that members follow instructions members sharing with each other. the leader paying attention to how members are relating to the activity.

follow instructions

When using Reality Therapy in a group, the leader may: get members to share their reality. get members to discuss the realities of life such as floods, shootings, and car wrecks. get members to talk about themselves in regard to Glasser's five basic needs. All of these

glasses needs

According to the authors, in counseling groups, creative exercises are valuable because: the brain likes novelty. they help members tap into their own creative side. everyone likes to draw everyone likes to sing and dance.

the brain likes novelty

A very good Adlerian question to ask in a group is: "How did you get along at college?" "How did you find your place in your family?" "How did your grandparents get along?" "What was your family's religion and economic status?"

"How did you find your place in the family?"

When using theories in a group, a leader can: each members theories that they in turn can use when trying to help each other. use theories to help members work through issues. quiz members on theories so the leaders can verify that members understand the theoretical concepts. a & b

A & B

Which are assessments that should be done during the middle stage? assess members' trust level assess the group's cohesion assess the happiness of members a & b

A & B

Written exercises are valuable because they get members to focus. give members something to say if called on get members to think All of these

All of the above

By teaching the ABC of REBT, when a member is working on some issue, the leader: can write the "Not True" and "True" Grid on the board. can refer to the ABC model can get members to help a working member see that their thoughts are irrational. All of these

All of these

For the topic of "Need for Approval," the authors suggest using: rounds dyads sentence completion All of these

All of these

When thinking about the processing of an exercise, the leader should: think about the goal of processing. give thought to what kinds of processing questions should be asked. give thought to how much time should be spent talking about the actual exercise All of these

All of these

When using Adlerian theory in groups, the leader may have a discussion about: the birth trauma the origin of where members' names come from anger as it relates to guilt birth order

Birth order

In a counseling group, REBT can best be used in groups: by having members read about the theory. by doing individual counseling of a member using the theory. by teaching members the basics of REBT and having them apply it to their own problems. by having a member do a presentation on the theory

By teaching members the basics of REBT and having them apply it to their own problems

Which is not a leadership tactic during the middle stage include? varying the format changing leadership styles if necessary changing the location of the group changing the structure of the group

Changing the location of the group

Which was not a creative prop exercise discussed in the chapter? rubber band concrete blocks Styrofoam cups small child's chair

Concrete blocks

The round is good way to begin processing an activity because everyone briefly shares their reaction and the leader has a sense of who needs/wants to say more. it fills time after an activity and helps members relax. members can blow off steam members can opt out so the leader knows who is resistant.

Everyone briefly shares their reaction and the leader has a sense of who needs/wants to say more

Which of the following statements is true about the value of using exercises? of the following statements is true about the value of using exercises? Exercises get members focused on a topic. Exercises energize the members. Exercises get members thinking about something. Exercises get members to plan the sessions.

Exercises get members thinking about something (No)

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the use of exercises in counseling groups Exercises help increase member comfort. Exercises help members get in better physical shape Exercises help generate group discussion Exercises provide leaders with useful information.

Exercises help members get in better physical shape

When introducing an exercise, it is important to: give long, detailed directions. repeat the directions at least one time. give clear, concise directions and look for any confused expressions on members' faces. talk loud and slowly.

Give clear, concise directions and look for any confused expressions on members' faces

A good way to use REBT in groups is to: have members brainstorm irrational ideas. give members the list of common irrational ideas and have them circle the ones that relate to them. pull irational ideas out of a hat. All of these

Give members the list of common irrational ideas and have them circle the ones that relate to them.

Which is not a common mistake when introducing an exercise? giving confusing directions giving directions before making sure the members have something to write on (paper) not telling how long they have to complete a task talking to just one member

Giving directions before (No)

Which is not a kind of exercise? fantasy trust exercises common reading groupthink

Groupthink

If a member gets emotional, the leader must stop and focus on the emotional member. should ignore it. has many options to choose from and should choose one that fits withthe purpose of the group. should immediately pair-up with the emotional member.

Has many options to choose from and should choose one that fits with the purpose of the group

Which is not an effective way of processing? use of a round use of writing discussion within the entire group individual members each giving a 5-10 minute reaction

Individual members each giving a 5-10 minute reaction

A common leadership mistake when introducing an exercise: is giving lengthy directions. is using words that are not understood is the leader talking too fast. is the leader talking down to the members.

Is giving lengthy directions

Planning the middle sessions is not very important since the group has been meeting for a while. is important because this is when work is done, things are learned, and ideas are shared is only done for psycho-education groups. should include fun activities to keep members coming back.

Is important because this is when work is done, things are learned, and ideas are shared

For the topic of "Self-Esteem," the authors suggest using a helpful technique such as: weight loss programs poking holes in a Styrofoam cup. yoga asking members to compare themselves to each other.

Poking holes in a Styrofoam cup

Part of an assessment during the middle stage may be to: end the group immediately. screen out members who are not invested and are actually creating negative group dynamics. determine whether or not to add many new members. identify one member as a co-leader.

Screen out members who are not invested and are actually creating negative group dynamics

Anyone leading a counseling or therapy group: should know at least four theories should be able to talk about, teach, and use at least one theory. should not worry about theory. should have members teach each other about theories

Should be able to talk about , teach, and use at least one theory

The introduction of an exercise: should be ignored. should be thought about some should be given a great amount of thought. None of these

Should be given a great amount of thought

It is important to assess how the group is going during the middle stage: for the sake of conducting research on groups so that leaders determine if they are liked by the members. so that leaders can be sure the group is being beneficial to the members. All of these

So that leaders can be sure the group is being beneficial to the members

Which is not a common mistake made during the middle sessions? under-leading or over-leading taking the group to a deeper level when appropriate letting the focus shift too often focusing too long on a member

Taking the group to a deeper level when appropriate