Question 1

How can a group leader use skills such as encouragement and support to help members to
deal with the anxiety of beginning a new group?

Accepted Answer

In a new group situation, the leader can anticipate that some members may be anxious about what other members think of them or about sharing personal information. By providing encouragement and support and normalizing that new situations are often uncomfortable for people, members' anxiety may lessen. Nonverbal signals of support, such as a caring face, a warm voice, and an "open" posture can also help members to feel more at ease.

Question 2

Which of the following tip is NOT suggested by the authors regarding minilectures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minilectures should be interesting 
B)  Minlectures should be relevant 
C)  Minilectures should last 15-20 minutes 
D)  Minilectures should consist of current, correct, objective information. 
A)  Minilectures should be interesting 
B)  Minlectures should be relevant 
C)  Minilectures should last 15-20 minutes 
D)  Minilectures should consist of current, correct, objective information. C

Question 3

How can a leader set a positive tone for the group?

Accepted Answer

The leader sets the tone through his or her actions, words, and by what he or she allows to happen in the group. In addition to what the leader models, what he or she allows group members do or say to each other may also impact the tone of the group. If the leader allows members to verbally attack each other, a negative tone will prevail and members will not feel safe to share. By thinking about what kind of tone the leader wishes to set, the leader may choose different skills to achieve the desired tone.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In group counseling, to ________a comment is...

Question 5

A leader who demonstrates effective use of the counseling skill called __________ __________can attend to all members of the group at the same time, not just the member who is speaking.

Accepted Answer

active lis

Question 6

Why is it important for the leader to identify allies within the group?

Accepted Answer

Identifying allies is important in group

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cut members off. 
B)  link members together. 
C)  scan the group for nonverbal cues. 
D)  encourage members to speak to each other. 
A)  cut members off. 
B)  link members together. 
C)  scan the group for nonverbal cues. 
D)  encourage members to speak to each other.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  work on personal issues. 
B)  model appropriate sharing. 
C)  demonstrate how to take risks. 
D)  encourage members to share personally. 
A)  work on personal issues. 
B)  model appropriate sharing. 
C)  demonstrate how to take risks. 
D)  encourage members to share personally.

Question 9

Briefly describe the value of "cutting-off" a member who has rambled or gotten away from the particular topic the group is focused on.

Accepted Answer

Cutting off a member who is rambling or

Question 10

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
-One member is always the first to speak. She is often
long-winded, and the leader wants to give others a chance
to comment.

Accepted Answer

A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting 
A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting

Question 11

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
-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.

Accepted Answer

A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting 
A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A leader effectively using his or her...

Question 13

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
-A member in distress speaks vaguely and in circles
about an incident that happened to her. It is clear to the leader that
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 member is trying to convey.

Accepted Answer

A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting 
A) Cutting-off 
B) Clarifying 
C) Drawing-out 
D) Encouraging 
E) Linking
F)Reflecting

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT typically indicated by members' body shifts and inattention during group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest 
B)  Irritation 
C)  Boredom 
D)  Confusion 
A)  Interest 
B)  Irritation 
C)  Boredom 
D)  Confusion

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Linking 
B)  Reflecting 
C)  Cutting-off 
D)  Drawing-out 
A)  Linking 
B)  Reflecting 
C)  Cutting-off 
D)  Drawing-out

Question 16

Briefly describe a primary technique a leader may use to change the pace of a group.

Accepted Answer

A primary technique a group leader can u

Question 17

Choose four basic skills useful to group leaders and briefly describe how you might use each to your advantage when leading a group of interest to you.

Accepted Answer

The answer to this question should refle

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of "tying together" comments made...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader?
A. Active listening
B. Trust fall
C. Reflection
D. Summarizing

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Clarifying rambling or confusing comments made by a member can be done using each of the following techniques EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  asking questions. 
B)  reflecting what the member said. 
C)  using other members to restate the member's point. 
D)  mini-lecturing. 
A)  asking questions. 
B)  reflecting what the member said. 
C)  using other members to restate the member's point. 
D)  mini-lecturing.

How can a group leader use skills such as encouragement and support to help members to deal with the anxiety of beginning a new group?

Which of the following tip is NOT suggested by the authors regarding minilectures?

How can a leader set a positive tone for the group?

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

A leader who demonstrates effective use of the counseling skill called can attend to all members of the group at the same time, not just the member who is speaking.

Why is it important for the leader to identify allies within the group?

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

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

Briefly describe the value of "cutting-off" a member who has rambled or gotten away from the particular topic the group is focused on.

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

Which of the following is NOT typically indicated by members' body shifts and inattention during group?

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

Briefly describe a primary technique a leader may use to change the pace of a group.

Choose four basic skills useful to group leaders and briefly describe how you might use each to your advantage when leading a group of interest to you.

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

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader? A. Active listening B. Trust fall C. Reflection D. Summarizing

Clarifying rambling or confusing comments made by a member can be done using each of the following techniques EXCEPT

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters

Exam 6: Basic Skills for Group Leaders

How can a group leader use skills such as encouragement and support to help members to deal with the anxiety of beginning a new group?

Which of the following tip is NOT suggested by the authors regarding minilectures?

How can a leader set a positive tone for the group?

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

A leader who demonstrates effective use of the counseling skill called __________ __________can attend to all members of the group at the same time, not just the member who is speaking.

Why is it important for the leader to identify allies within the group?

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

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

Briefly describe the value of "cutting-off" a member who has rambled or gotten away from the particular topic the group is focused on.

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

Which of the following is NOT typically indicated by members' body shifts and inattention during group?

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

Briefly describe a primary technique a leader may use to change the pace of a group.

Choose four basic skills useful to group leaders and briefly describe how you might use each to your advantage when leading a group of interest to you.

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

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader? A. Active listening B. Trust fall C. Reflection D. Summarizing

Clarifying rambling or confusing comments made by a member can be done using each of the following techniques EXCEPT

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters

A leader who demonstrates effective use of the counseling skill called can attend to all members of the group at the same time, not just the member who is speaking.