Deck 8: Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Question 1

Effective drawing out can be used to

A) elicit comments.
B) ease member anxiety about speaking in the group.
C) encourage a member to more deeply explore his or her problem.
D) all of the available choices.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In a personal sharing group, such as a counseling or therapy group, an effective leader will use _______________________as a skill to ensure that members feel involved.

Answer 2

drawing out

Question 3

The leader should cut-off a member for all of the following reasons EXCEPT if the member

A) has said something hurtful.
B) is saying something that is inaccurate.
C) is giving productive feedback to another member.
D) has opened up only at the end of the session.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

When one member suggests to another that he "Should apologize to his wife foryelling at her, because she'll surely take him back then", this member needs to be cut off because she is

A) hurtful in her suggestions.
B) letting her own values dictate her comment without complete information.
C) argumentative in her interactions.
D) none of the available choices

Question 5

A leader may use cutting off skills when a member's comments to another member appear to be ___________________________.,

Question 6

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below indicate using the letter, "A" or "B", which of the skills listed, cutting off or drawing out, is the most appropriate skill for leading in that situation.
Choices:
A. Cutting off
B. Drawing out
Members of the group are silent because they are intimidated by one member who always attempts to dominate the group. This is what the leader should do for most of the members of the group.

Question 7

When drawing a female member out, the leader can use each of the following techniques EXCEPT

A) a question; encouraging her to comment further.
B) eye contact; looking at her for a few seconds to encourage her to speak.
C) a dyad; pairing her off to talk with another group member.
D) a direct question; asking her opinion, coupled with a hard stare until she speaks.

Question 8

To avoid confusion or anger among the members, the leader should clarify that she may, at times, use ____________as a technique to help maintain the focus of the group.

Question 9

Leaders can use the technique of drawing out to elicit greater _______________from group members.

Question 10

Avoiding eye contact with a member, or using subtle hand gestures to cut a member off are examples of _______________cues that can be helpful when used by the leader.

Question 11

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below indicate using the letter, "A" or "B", which of the skills listed, cutting off or drawing out, is the most appropriate skill for leading in that situation.
Choices:
A. Cutting off
B. Drawing out
One member is afraid to speak because he thinks that people will laugh at him.

Question 12

When cutting-off a member, the leader should

A) stare at the member being cut off.
B) allow another member to tell the talkative one to "shut up."
C) mini-lecture about the importance of sticking to the topic at hand.
D) use her voice and eyes to signal that the focus is about to be shifted.

Question 13

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below indicate using the letter, "A" or "B", which of the skills listed, cutting off or drawing out, is the most appropriate skill for leading in that situation.
Choices:
A. Cutting off
B. Drawing out
One member frequently tries to make others feel better by telling others that, "Things will be okay."

Question 14

To prevent an unwanted shift in the group's focus, _______________________skills are needed.

Question 15

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below indicate using the letter, "A" or "B", which of the skills listed, cutting off or drawing out, is the most appropriate skill for leading in that situation.
Choices:
A. Cutting off
B. Drawing out
One member has been silent most of the session.There are 10 minutes remaining in the group for this week and he has something painful to share.

Question 16

According to the authors, cutting off can be used when a member's comments conflict with the ___________of the group.

Question 17

According to the authors, member silence may indicate all of the following EXCEPT that the member

A) has great trust in the other group members
B) is more comfortable listening than speaking.
C) needs more time than others to think about what was just said.
D) has a lot of things on her mind that are taking place outside of group.

Question 18

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below indicate using the letter, "A" or "B", which of the skills listed, cutting off or drawing out, is the most appropriate skill for leading in that situation.
Choices:
A. Cutting off
B. Drawing out
One member of a parenting group spends most of the time in group silently worrying about the sick child she has at home.

Question 19

Members should not be allowed to argue with one another unless the argument is in some way _____________in processing group dynamics.

Question 20

When group members are paired and directed to discuss something of interest, the group leader is using a ________to generate energy and draw members out.

Question 21

Near the end of the session, a member wants to share something deep and personal. The leader should

A) poll other members for their thoughts before deciding what to do.
B) draw the member out and allow him or her to share for as long as needed.
C) cut the member off and ask them to share at the beginning of the next session.
D) none of the available choices.

Question 22

When a member brings up a new issue toward the end of a group session, it is important for the leader to let that member present the issue even if the group time limit runs over.

Question 23

One way to draw out a member while giving her an "out" is to maintain a lot of eye contact with that member while speaking to the entire group.

Question 24

How can the use of nonverbal signals be helpful when cutting off and when drawing out
members of a group?

Question 25

In which of the following situations would it NOT be appropriate for the leader to use the technique of cutting off?

A) When a member is sharing information that could benefit other members
B) When a member's comments do not align with the purpose of the group
C) When the leader would like to shift the group's focus
D) When members are arguing

Question 26

Use of a gruff or critical tone by the leader when cutting off a member is helpful in sending a message to all group members that inappropriate comments won't be tolerated.

Question 27

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of dyads to draw out group members?

A) Dyads can effectively be used to draw out group members
B) The leader can pair up with a member he wants to draw out
C) Both are true
D) Neither is true

Question 28

When two members are arguing about an issue, there are occasions when it is best for the leader to cut off the argument and move on rather than spend time processing the issue.

Question 29

When a member brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the effective leader will let the member continue rather than cut off the member and appear inpolite.

Question 30

When drawing out a member, it is best to hold the focus on a quiet member until that member speaks up in order to prevent the member from feeling that he or she let down the group.

Question 31

If a member has been rambling and repeating himself for a little while, how might the leader
use other members to cut that member off and still stay with the person? How can other
members of the group be involved in this process?

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT recommended when drawing out a member?

A) Saying two or three members' names at once
B) Using a demanding voice with a quiet member
C) Asking members to share something that they have just written
D) Shifting gaze around the circle after briefly pausing on one member

Question 33

Why is cutting off the most difficult leadership skill to learn and effectively use in group?

Question 34

Before drawing a member out, the authors recommend considering which of the following?

A) How much the member needs to talk in group
B) The response other members are likely to give this member
C) Whether the member is committed to the group or is likely to be negative
D) All of the available choices

Question 35

Members may be reluctant to speak up in a group for a variety of reasons, including lack of trust of the leader or other members.

Question 36

An effective group leader must be able to cut off inappropriate, inaccurate, or hurtful comments made by a group member.

Question 37

It is often a good idea not to attempt to draw out an uncommitted member because that member might use that opportunity to set a negative tone for the group.

Question 38

When members are silent in group because they are unprepared to participate, the authors suggest

A) attempting to draw them out.
B) finding a way to motivate them to complete assigned work.
C) reprimanding them for being unprepared for group.
D) ignoring them.

Question 39

Which member characteristics are important to consider when thinking of drawing a member
out?

Question 40

According to the authors, when a member says something inaccurate in group, the leader should

A) cut the member off immediately, then give correct information.
B) allow the member to finish what she is saying, then give correct information.
C) mini-lecture to the group about the importance of having correct information.
D) speak to the member after group ends for the day to give correct information.

Question 41

Which skill, cutting off or drawing out, do you anticipate will be more difficult for you?
Why?