Question 1

Why is it important to focus on group content during the first session?​

Accepted Answer

It is important to focus some of the fir

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Creative activities can be used in the...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​help the group to function more smoothly. 
B)  ​ease the tension members feel about participating. 
C)  ​allow the members to form expectations about the leader. 
D)  ​all of the available choices. 
A)  ​help the group to function more smoothly. 
B)  ​ease the tension members feel about participating. 
C)  ​allow the members to form expectations about the leader. 
D)  ​all of the available choices.

Question 4

When closing the first session of a group,to the extent possible,the leader will want to check each member's reaction to the experience.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In planning a second session of a...

Question 6

​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' int

Question 7

Choices
​
A.Negative tone.
B.Positive
-The leader of a group of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)began the group by listing the rules.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choices
​
A.Negative tone.
B.Positive
-The leader of a group of...

Question 8

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 whe

Question 9

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 choices 
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 choices

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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...

Question 15

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 16

When beginning a voluntary group,it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their ____________________ for the group.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of When beginning a voluntary group,it is sometimes...

Question 17

Choices
​
A.Negative tone.
B.Positive
-​The leader cut off a member who complained about being mandated to attend the group and who stated that groups like this one were "useless."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choices
​
A.Negative tone.
B.Positive
-​The leader cut off a member...

Question 18

​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 19

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 20

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.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is it important to focus on group content during the first session?

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

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

When closing the first session of a group,to the extent possible,the leader will want to check each member's reaction to the experience.

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

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

Choices A.Negative tone. B.Positive -The leader of a group of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)began the group by listing the rules.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

When beginning a voluntary group,it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their ____________________ for the group.

Choices A.Negative tone. B.Positive -The leader cut off a member who complained about being mandated to attend the group and who stated that groups like this one were "useless."

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

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

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.

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Introducing-Conducting-And-Processing-Exercises

Leading-The-Middle-Stage-Of-A-Group

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Exam 5: Getting-Started-The-Beginning-Stage

Why is it important to focus on group content during the first session?​

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

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

When closing the first session of a group,to the extent possible,the leader will want to check each member's reaction to the experience.​

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

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

Choices ​ A.Negative tone. B.Positive -The leader of a group of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)began the group by listing the rules.​

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

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

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

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

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.​

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

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.​

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

When beginning a voluntary group,it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their ____________________ for the group.​

Choices ​ A.Negative tone. B.Positive -​The leader cut off a member who complained about being mandated to attend the group and who stated that groups like this one were "useless."

​Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

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

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.​

Introduction

Stages-Of-Groups

Purpose-Of-Groups

Planning

Basic-Skills-For-Group-Leaders

Focus

Cutting-Off-Drawing-Out

Rounds-Dyads

Exercises

Introducing-Conducting-And-Processing-Exercises

Leading-The-Middle-Stage-Of-A-Group

Using-Counseling-Theories-In-Groups

Counseling-Therapy-In-Groups

Closing-A-Session-Or-Group

Dealing-With-Problem-Situations

Working-With-Specific-Populations

Filters

Why is it important to focus on group content during the first session?

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

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

When closing the first session of a group,to the extent possible,the leader will want to check each member's reaction to the experience.

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

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

Choices A.Negative tone. B.Positive -The leader of a group of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)began the group by listing the rules.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

When beginning a voluntary group,it is sometimes helpful if the leader has members share their ____________________ for the group.

Choices A.Negative tone. B.Positive -The leader cut off a member who complained about being mandated to attend the group and who stated that groups like this one were "useless."

Possible risks of group participation include all of the following EXCEPT

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

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.