Question 1

Which of the following is FALSE? During the first session, the leader should draw members out

Accepted Answer

A)  with rounds or dyads. 
B)  by forcing quiet members to talk. 
C)  so that members do not feel left out. 
D)  to reduce anxiety and fear about being in the group. 
A)  with rounds or dyads. 
B)  by forcing quiet members to talk. 
C)  so that members do not feel left out. 
D)  to reduce anxiety and fear about being in the group. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Excitement in the initial session 
B)  Disagreement with the group rules 
C)  Anxiety about participating in the group 
D)  Different energy within and between members 
A)  Excitement in the initial session 
B)  Disagreement with the group rules 
C)  Anxiety about participating in the group 
D)  Different energy within and between members B

Question 3

Creative activities can be used in the beginning of the session to get members' ____________________.

Accepted Answer

attention or focus

Question 4

What is "second session letdown", and how can a group leader prepare to overcome its
potential negative impact upon the group ?

Accepted Answer

The "second session letdown" occurs when

Question 5

In the opening session of a growth, support, counseling or therapy groupIn the opening session of a growth, suppor, counseling or therapy group, , if possibleif, it is helpful if the leader possible, it is helpful if the leader can get each member to can get each member to __________________.

Accepted Answer

contribute

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyad 
B)  Round 
C)  Fantasy exercise 
D)  Sentence completion exercise 
A)  Dyad 
B)  Round 
C)  Fantasy exercise 
D)  Sentence completion exercise

Question 7

Sometimes members attend a first session with expectations that are not in line with the purpose of the group. If this situation arises the leader should

Accepted Answer

A)  briefly reiterate the purpose of the group. 
B)  change the purpose of the group. 
C)  engage in a long discussion about the group's purpose. 
D)  none of the available choicesabove. 
A)  briefly reiterate the purpose of the group. 
B)  change the purpose of the group. 
C)  engage in a long discussion about the group's purpose. 
D)  none of the available choicesabove.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  To reduce member anxiety 
B)  To build group cohesion 
C)  To get members involved 
D)  To create an atmosphere of belonging 
A)  To reduce member anxiety 
B)  To build group cohesion 
C)  To get members involved 
D)  To create an atmosphere of belonging

Question 9

Why is it imperative for leaders to assess and monitor members' interaction styles during the
first session of the group?

Accepted Answer

It is important to monitor members' inte

Question 10

When starting a new group When starting where there is personal sharing, a new group where there is personal sharing involved, it is important it is important for the leader to check the for the leader to continually check the _______________level of the grouplevel of the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When starting a new group When starting...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Spending a short amount of time on the rules 
B)  Making up the rules as a group decision activity 
C)  Discussing the rules as they become relevant in the group 
D)  Deciding on the rules and informing the members of what they are 
A)  Spending a short amount of time on the rules 
B)  Making up the rules as a group decision activity 
C)  Discussing the rules as they become relevant in the group 
D)  Deciding on the rules and informing the members of what they are

Question 12

When When beginning beginning aa voluntary group, it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their _______________for the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When When beginning beginning aa voluntary group,...

Question 13

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  members discovering uncomfortable things about themselves 
B)  members discovering uncomfortable things about their past 
C)  members learning new, more effective coping skills 
D)  members being challenged to examine the way they see themselves 
A)  members discovering uncomfortable things about themselves 
B)  members discovering uncomfortable things about their past 
C)  members learning new, more effective coping skills 
D)  members being challenged to examine the way they see themselves

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Getting right to the point of the session 
B)  Allowing time for updates from members 
C)  Using a creative beginning to get members' attention 
D)  None of the available choicesabove 
A)  Getting right to the point of the session 
B)  Allowing time for updates from members 
C)  Using a creative beginning to get members' attention 
D)  None of the available choicesabove

Question 15

To set a positive tone for the group, the leader should

Accepted Answer

A)  be enthusiastic and creative 
B)  be warm and inviting 
C)  get control early and show members she is prepared to lead 
D)  all of the available choices above 
A)  be enthusiastic and creative 
B)  be warm and inviting 
C)  get control early and show members she is prepared to lead 
D)  all of the available choices above

Question 16

The ASGW Guidelines for Best Practice specify that group leaders are responsible to explain and discuss both the benefits and the ______of group participation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ASGW Guidelines for Best Practice specify...

Question 17

According to the authors, the first session of any group is often the most important session
and also the most difficult to lead. Explain why this is true.

Accepted Answer

Leading the first group session is diffi

Question 18

After the first session, the leader should assess the _______________of the group.

Accepted Answer

success, t

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  using rounds and dyads. 
B)  asking members to wear nametags. 
C)  calling roll before beginning the first group. 
D)  putting placards in the seats of members so they will know where to sit. 
A)  using rounds and dyads. 
B)  asking members to wear nametags. 
C)  calling roll before beginning the first group. 
D)  putting placards in the seats of members so they will know where to sit.

Question 20

If a ____________tone is set during the first two sessions, members may never come to trust one another enough to share personal information about themselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a ____________tone is set during the...

Which of the following is FALSE? During the first session, the leader should draw members out

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

Creative activities can be used in the beginning of the session to get members' ____________________.

What is "second session letdown", and how can a group leader prepare to overcome its potential negative impact upon the group ?

In the opening session of a growth, support, counseling or therapy groupIn the opening session of a growth, suppor, counseling or therapy group, , if possibleif, it is helpful if the leader possible, it is helpful if the leader can get each member to can get each member to __________________.

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

Sometimes members attend a first session with expectations that are not in line with the purpose of the group. If this situation arises the leader should

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

Why is it imperative for leaders to assess and monitor members' interaction styles during the first session of the group?

When starting a new group When starting where there is personal sharing, a new group where there is personal sharing involved, it is important it is important for the leader to check the for the leader to continually check the _______________level of the grouplevel of the group.

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

When When beginning beginning aa voluntary group, it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their _______________for the group.

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

_____1021. Which of the following is a MISTAKE in the beginning phase of a session?

To set a positive tone for the group, the leader should

The ASGW Guidelines for Best Practice specify that group leaders are responsible to explain and discuss both the benefits and the ______of group participation.

According to the authors, the first session of any group is often the most important session and also the most difficult to lead. Explain why this is true.

After the first session, the leader should assess the _______________of the group.

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

If a ____________tone is set during the first two sessions, members may never come to trust one another enough to share personal information about themselves.

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

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

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Exam 5: Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Which of the following is FALSE? During the first session, the leader should draw members out

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

Creative activities can be used in the beginning of the session to get members' ____________________.

What is "second session letdown", and how can a group leader prepare to overcome its potential negative impact upon the group ?

In the opening session of a growth, support, counseling or therapy groupIn the opening session of a growth, suppor, counseling or therapy group, , if possibleif, it is helpful if the leader possible, it is helpful if the leader can get each member to can get each member to __________________.

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

Sometimes members attend a first session with expectations that are not in line with the purpose of the group. If this situation arises the leader should

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

Why is it imperative for leaders to assess and monitor members' interaction styles during the first session of the group?

When starting a new group When starting where there is personal sharing, a new group where there is personal sharing involved, it is important it is important for the leader to check the for the leader to continually check the _______________level of the grouplevel of the group.

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

When When beginning beginning aa voluntary group, it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their _______________for the group.

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

_____1021. Which of the following is a MISTAKE in the beginning phase of a session?

To set a positive tone for the group, the leader should

The ASGW Guidelines for Best Practice specify that group leaders are responsible to explain and discuss both the benefits and the ______of group participation.

According to the authors, the first session of any group is often the most important session and also the most difficult to lead. Explain why this is true.

After the first session, the leader should assess the _______________of the group.

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

If a ____________tone is set during the first two sessions, members may never come to trust one another enough to share personal information about themselves.

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

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