Deck 5: Leading Groups

Question 1

Choosing the best leadership style for a particular group involves

A) assessing the needs of the group.
B) identifying personal preferences.
C) identifying personal tendencies.
D) All of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The ideal amount of structure and control provided by the group leader depends on the group

A) topic.
B) agenda.
C) members.
D) All of the above.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Group leaders who provide high levels of structure and control are often referred to as

A) authoritarian.
B) group centered.
C) laissez-faire.
D) democratic.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Group leaders who use moderate amounts of structure and control may be described as

A) authoritarian.
B) democratic.
C) laissez-faire.
D) authoritative.

Question 5

Group leaders who provide little to no structure or control might be described as

A) authoritarian.
B) democratic.
C) laissez-faire.
D) authoritative.

Question 6

The amount of structure and control provided by the group leader is inversely related to the amount of __________ of group members.

A) responsibility
B) cohesion
C) trust
D) control

Question 7

Group members must always take responsibility for

A) working on personal goals.
B) spending time and energy during and in between group sessions.
C) being open to self-expression.
D) All of the above.

Question 8

In many ways group leaders need to

A) be responsible.
B) choose a leadership style that fits their personality.
C) pick members that fit their personality.
D) All of the above.

Question 9

During the __________ stages, it is recommended that more structure be provided.

A) initial and transition
B) transition and working
C) initial and termination
D) working and termination

Question 10

As group members become more comfortable with each other, enter the working stage, and better understand how the group works, they will benefit from __________ leader structure.

A) more
B) less
C) the same
D) no

Question 11

Young children tend to benefit from

A) higher leader structure.
B) lower leader structure.
C) the same leader structure as older students.
D) no leader structure.

Question 12

Demonstrating enthusiasm for the group and the work its members are doing

A) can help the leader maintain member interest.
B) can help the leader maintain member motivation.
C) is connected with a group leader's belief in the group process.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

__________ is NOT a core characteristic of an effective counselor?

A) Self-confidence
B) Willingness to model
C) Full disclosure
D) Adaptability

Question 14

Working well with an individual client

A) does not mean one will necessarily work well with a group.
B) means that one will work well with a group.
C) is a core characteristic of an effective counselor.
D) usually means that the counselor has a democratic leadership style.

Question 15

Bandura suggested that self-efficacy can be enhanced through

A) mastery experiences.
B) vicarious learning
C) verbal expression.
D) All of the above.

Question 16

Self-efficacy is a construct closely tied to

A) honesty.
B) willingness to model.
C) self-confidence.
D) All of the above.

Question 17

In order to increase their self-confidence in relation to leading groups, counselors-in-training should consider ways in which they can

A) experience success.
B) observe others.
C) receive feedback.
D) All of the above.

Question 18

__________ are two skills unique to group counseling.

A) Blocking and clarifying
B) Blocking and linking
C) Clarifying and linking
D) Confrontation and clarifying

Question 19

__________ is important in a group setting because group leaders not only want to help members honestly explore their own concerns, but also want to avoid the use of blocking.

A) Confrontation
B) Clarifying
C) Empathy
D) Evaluating skills

Question 20

__________ are critical to the success of a group.

A) Trust and cohesion
B) Empathy and cohesion
C) Active listening and linking
D) Trust and active listening

Question 21

__________ is one group leadership skill that can greatly influence the overall climate and eventual progress of the group.

A) Active listening
B) Trust
C) Empathy
D) All of the above.

Question 22

Evaluating skills can be used to identify issues that might influence group

A) dynamics.
B) process.
C) outcomes.
D) All of the above.

Question 23

__________ can help a group leader establish behavioral norms.

A) Trust
B) Modeling
C) Rules
D) All of the above.

Question 24

Linking is NOT very useful in facilitating

A) universality.
B) outcomes.
C) cohesion.
D) All of the above.

Question 25

__________ is a skill that allows leaders to help group members develop greater self-awareness.

A) Questioning
B) Linking
C) Providing feedback
D) All of the above.

Question 26

Summarizing is used

A) to pull together the important elements of an interaction.
B) at the end of a session.
C) at the end of the group.
D) All of the above.

Question 27

Group leaders can use __________ to elicit emotion.

A) reflecting feelings
B) empathy
C) questioning
D) All of the above.

Question 28

Emotional stimulation can

A) help group members bond.
B) be cathartic.
C) lead to insight.
D) All of the above.

Question 29

Describe how a group leader using high structure and high control might influence the group.

Question 30

Describe how a group leader using a moderate amount of structure and control might influence the group.

Question 31

Describe how a group leader using little or no structure or control might influence the group.

Question 32

Describe some characteristics of an effective counselor.

Question 33

What are the skills needed for effective group leadership?

Question 34

Describe the process of active listening and its role in group counseling.

Question 35

Explain the process of blocking.

Question 36

Explain what initiating skills are and when they might be used.

Question 37

List and describe the two skills that are unique to group counseling.

Question 38

Explain the functions of a group leader and how they help members get the most out of their experiences.

Question 39

Describe the role of a group co-leader.

Question 40

Explain the alternated style of co-leadership and the different ways that this can be accomplished.

Question 41

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of co-leadership.