Question 1

The member who sits in group with her arms crossed and does not contribute unless forced to do so is

Accepted Answer

A)  trying to get the leader 
B)  resistant 
C)  a distracter 
D)  prejudiced 
A)  trying to get the leader 
B)  resistant 
C)  a distracter 
D)  prejudiced

Question 2

Which of the following questions would NOT help a leader to determine whether a member is a chronic talker?

Accepted Answer

A)  How long has the member been talking? 
B)  Is the member preventing others from talking? 
C)  Does the talkative member like being in the group? 
D)  Are the members comments aligned with the purpose of the group? 
A)  How long has the member been talking? 
B)  Is the member preventing others from talking? 
C)  Does the talkative member like being in the group? 
D)  Are the members comments aligned with the purpose of the group?

Question 3

A chronic talker who wants to impress the leader and other members and attempts to show others what he knows, may be thought of as ________________.

Accepted Answer

a show-off

Question 4

If the leader's lack of experience or ineffectiveness leads to long periods of silence either because members don't know what is expected or are afraid to talk, the group will likely be __________________.

Accepted Answer

non-produc

Question 5

The authors state that asking a member to leave might be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  being negative in group. 
B)  disrupting the work of other members. 
C)  raising irrelevant issues in group over and over. 
D)  disagreeing with the leader or members at times. 
A)  being negative in group. 
B)  disrupting the work of other members. 
C)  raising irrelevant issues in group over and over. 
D)  disagreeing with the leader or members at times.

Question 6

When beginning a session, if the leader does not have a good opening, long periods of ____________may occur which can create discomfort for the members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When beginning a session, if the leader...

Question 7

When dealing with negative members, the leader should NOT

Accepted Answer

A)  ask the negative member to sit quietly. 
B)  avoid eye contact with the negative member. 
C)  confront the negative member during the group session. 
D)  talk to the negative member outside of group about his negativity. 
A)  ask the negative member to sit quietly. 
B)  avoid eye contact with the negative member. 
C)  confront the negative member during the group session. 
D)  talk to the negative member outside of group about his negativity.

Question 8

A member who constantly complains about the group or disagrees with other members of the group and the leader is described by the authors as having ________energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A member who constantly complains about the...

Question 9

When there are mutually hostile members in a group, the leader should let the members take a vote on which should be asked to leave the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A good rule of group leadership is to be tolerant of members' differences and intervene only when a member's negative or prejudicial comments may be harmful to another in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe how a leader can appropriately ask a member to leave a group?

Accepted Answer

When asking a member to leave, the leade

Question 12

The first thing a leader should do when she realizes that a member is out to "get" her during the session, is

Accepted Answer

A)  shift the focus away from the power struggle between leader and member. 
B)  put the angry member on the spot about the situation in front of the group. 
C)  dismiss the member from the session and talk with him privately at another time. 
D)  allow other members to give the angry member negative feedback about his behavior in group. 
A)  shift the focus away from the power struggle between leader and member. 
B)  put the angry member on the spot about the situation in front of the group. 
C)  dismiss the member from the session and talk with him privately at another time. 
D)  allow other members to give the angry member negative feedback about his behavior in group.

Question 13

When a leader senses two members in a group are sexually attracted to one another, she should bring this to the attention of the members and use group pressure to prevent a romantic relationship from being established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A group member who is either seeking attention or is avoiding looking at herself is thought of as a ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group member who is either seeking...

Question 15

When a member begins crying during the session, the leader SHOULD

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately attend to the member before asking if she wants help. 
B)  open her up further, even if there are only five minutes left in session. 
C)  suggest that she leave until she can control her crying and talk about it. 
D)  attempt to determine whether she is in pain or trying to gain sympathy from others. 
A)  immediately attend to the member before asking if she wants help. 
B)  open her up further, even if there are only five minutes left in session. 
C)  suggest that she leave until she can control her crying and talk about it. 
D)  attempt to determine whether she is in pain or trying to gain sympathy from others.

Question 16

A member's disruptive behavior exhibited during a session may be indicative of his or her behavior ______________________.

Accepted Answer

outside th

Question 17

MATCHING: Match the "problem member" descriptions with the most appropriate problem situation.
"Problem Member" descriptions:
-This member tries to get the group off task by
bringing up irrelevant subjects or asking irrelevant
questions.

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic talker 
B) Distracter 
C) Get-the-leader 
D) Negative member 
E) Rescuing member
F)Resistant member 
A) Chronic talker 
B) Distracter 
C) Get-the-leader 
D) Negative member 
E) Rescuing member
F)Resistant member

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true about the dynamics of sexual feelings between members in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members may stop sharing in group because of sexual dynamics 
B)  The leader can control these dynamics during the group's meeting time 
C)  Members may become jealous, angry, or hurt as another member is sharing 
D)  Sexual feelings may occur anywhere and at any time during the life of the group 
A)  Members may stop sharing in group because of sexual dynamics 
B)  The leader can control these dynamics during the group's meeting time 
C)  Members may become jealous, angry, or hurt as another member is sharing 
D)  Sexual feelings may occur anywhere and at any time during the life of the group

Question 19

There may be occasions when a group member's behavior is so negative or distracting that it suggests he or she is not ready for a group experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When leading a group with two mutually hostile members, the leader should do each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  get the members to like each other. 
B)  meet privately with each member to identify issues. 
C)  focus on how the members came to dislike one another. 
D)  obtain a commitment from each member to work on the issue in group. 
A)  get the members to like each other. 
B)  meet privately with each member to identify issues. 
C)  focus on how the members came to dislike one another. 
D)  obtain a commitment from each member to work on the issue in group.

The member who sits in group with her arms crossed and does not contribute unless forced to do so is

Which of the following questions would NOT help a leader to determine whether a member is a chronic talker?

A chronic talker who wants to impress the leader and other members and attempts to show others what he knows, may be thought of as ________________.

If the leader's lack of experience or ineffectiveness leads to long periods of silence either because members don't know what is expected or are afraid to talk, the group will likely be __________________.

The authors state that asking a member to leave might be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

When beginning a session, if the leader does not have a good opening, long periods of ____________may occur which can create discomfort for the members.

When dealing with negative members, the leader should NOT

A member who constantly complains about the group or disagrees with other members of the group and the leader is described by the authors as having ________energy.

When there are mutually hostile members in a group, the leader should let the members take a vote on which should be asked to leave the group.

A good rule of group leadership is to be tolerant of members' differences and intervene only when a member's negative or prejudicial comments may be harmful to another in the group.

Describe how a leader can appropriately ask a member to leave a group?

The first thing a leader should do when she realizes that a member is out to "get" her during the session, is

When a leader senses two members in a group are sexually attracted to one another, she should bring this to the attention of the members and use group pressure to prevent a romantic relationship from being established.

A group member who is either seeking attention or is avoiding looking at herself is thought of as a ___________________.

When a member begins crying during the session, the leader SHOULD

A member's disruptive behavior exhibited during a session may be indicative of his or her behavior ______________________.

MATCHING: Match the "problem member" descriptions with the most appropriate problem situation. "Problem Member" descriptions: -This member tries to get the group off task by bringing up irrelevant subjects or asking irrelevant questions.

Which of the following is NOT true about the dynamics of sexual feelings between members in a group?

There may be occasions when a group member's behavior is so negative or distracting that it suggests he or she is not ready for a group experience.

When leading a group with two mutually hostile members, the leader should do each of the following EXCEPT

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

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

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

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Exam 16: Dealing With Problem Situations

The member who sits in group with her arms crossed and does not contribute unless forced to do so is

Which of the following questions would NOT help a leader to determine whether a member is a chronic talker?

A chronic talker who wants to impress the leader and other members and attempts to show others what he knows, may be thought of as ________________.

If the leader's lack of experience or ineffectiveness leads to long periods of silence either because members don't know what is expected or are afraid to talk, the group will likely be __________________.

The authors state that asking a member to leave might be done for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

When beginning a session, if the leader does not have a good opening, long periods of ____________may occur which can create discomfort for the members.

When dealing with negative members, the leader should NOT

A member who constantly complains about the group or disagrees with other members of the group and the leader is described by the authors as having ________energy.

When there are mutually hostile members in a group, the leader should let the members take a vote on which should be asked to leave the group.

A good rule of group leadership is to be tolerant of members' differences and intervene only when a member's negative or prejudicial comments may be harmful to another in the group.

Describe how a leader can appropriately ask a member to leave a group?

The first thing a leader should do when she realizes that a member is out to "get" her during the session, is

When a leader senses two members in a group are sexually attracted to one another, she should bring this to the attention of the members and use group pressure to prevent a romantic relationship from being established.

A group member who is either seeking attention or is avoiding looking at herself is thought of as a ___________________.

When a member begins crying during the session, the leader SHOULD

A member's disruptive behavior exhibited during a session may be indicative of his or her behavior ______________________.

MATCHING: Match the "problem member" descriptions with the most appropriate problem situation. "Problem Member" descriptions: -This member tries to get the group off task by bringing up irrelevant subjects or asking irrelevant questions.

Which of the following is NOT true about the dynamics of sexual feelings between members in a group?

There may be occasions when a group member's behavior is so negative or distracting that it suggests he or she is not ready for a group experience.

When leading a group with two mutually hostile members, the leader should do each of the following EXCEPT

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Planning

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

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

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters