Exam 3: Purpose-Of-Groups

If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose,what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

Free

(Essay)

4.7/5

(45)

Question 1

Correct Answer:

Verified

In order for a change in purpose of a group to go smoothly,the leader will want to discuss the possible change in the purpose with the members and make certain all the members can agree and are comfortable with the new purpose the group is taking on.The leader will want to "pace" the transition rather than making it too abrupt.As the leader sees potential benefits of a shift in purpose for the members,she will want to explain these benefits as well as any potential risks that might be involved.

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

Free

(Essay)

4.7/5

(32)

Question 2

Correct Answer:

Verified

When planning multiple purposes for a group,the leader needs to ensure that these purposes are compatible with one another.When purposes are mixed in incompatible ways,members may become confused.Some examples of compatible purposes are: to have fun and to build trust; to discuss group process and to accomplish a task; in closing a group,to finish group and finish content.

When leading a "single session" group,

Free

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(36)

Question 3

Correct Answer:

Verified

Although it is important for a leader to receive feedback at the end of a group experience,he should interpret the feedback with caution because some members will only give positive feedback from a need to please,while others may give inaccurate negative feedback because of underlying anger at authority.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(32)

Question 4

Although there have been many articles published encouraging research into group leadership,

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(42)

Question 5

The MOST important concept of group leadership is having

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(32)

Question 6

What is the status of research in the field of group work?

(Essay)

4.9/5

(39)

Question 7

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(39)

Question 8

Which is TRUE about the purpose of a single-session group?

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(41)

Question 9

Once a group has begun,it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(30)

Question 10

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

(Essay)

4.7/5

(35)

Question 11

Why is clarity of purpose so important for single-session groups?

(Essay)

4.8/5

(33)

Question 12

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ________________ session.

(Short Answer)

4.9/5

(39)

Question 13

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(34)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(35)

Question 15

The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague,the members are much more appreciative of the leader's effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(32)

Question 16

When the purpose of a group is clear and well understood by the members,the leader and the members are more likely to accomplish the goals of the group.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(37)

Question 17

Which of the following is FALSE? If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed,she should

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(34)

Question 18

Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups.

(Short Answer)

4.9/5

(42)

Question 19

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.

(Short Answer)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 20

Showing 1 - 20 of 44

If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose,what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

When leading a "single session" group,

Although there have been many articles published encouraging research into group leadership,

The MOST important concept of group leadership is having

What is the status of research in the field of group work?

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

Which is TRUE about the purpose of a single-session group?

Once a group has begun,it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

Why is clarity of purpose so important for single-session groups?

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ________________ session.

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague,the members are much more appreciative of the leader's effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear.

When the purpose of a group is clear and well understood by the members,the leader and the members are more likely to accomplish the goals of the group.

Which of the following is FALSE? If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed,she should

Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups.

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.

Introduction

Stages-Of-Groups

Planning

Getting-Started-The-Beginning-Stage

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

Exam 3: Purpose-Of-Groups

If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose,what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group? ​

​When leading a "single session" group,

Although there have been many articles published encouraging research into group leadership,​

The MOST important concept of group leadership is having​

What is the status of research in the field of group work?​

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT​

Which is TRUE about the purpose of a single-session group?​

Once a group has begun,it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.​

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?​

Why is clarity of purpose so important for single-session groups?

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ________________ session.​

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.​

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?​

The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague,the members are much more appreciative of the leader's effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear.​

When the purpose of a group is clear and well understood by the members,the leader and the members are more likely to accomplish the goals of the group.​

Which of the following is FALSE? If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed,she should​

Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups.​

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.​

Introduction

Stages-Of-Groups

Planning

Getting-Started-The-Beginning-Stage

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

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

When leading a "single session" group,

Although there have been many articles published encouraging research into group leadership,

The MOST important concept of group leadership is having

What is the status of research in the field of group work?

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

Which is TRUE about the purpose of a single-session group?

Once a group has begun,it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ________________ session.

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

The authors believe that by keeping the purpose of a group vague,the members are much more appreciative of the leader's effort when the real purpose finally becomes clear.

When the purpose of a group is clear and well understood by the members,the leader and the members are more likely to accomplish the goals of the group.

Which of the following is FALSE? If the leader sees that a change of purpose is needed,she should

Clarity of purpose is most important in ____________________ groups.

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.