Question 1

Why is the designated word or phrase round particularly useful in counseling and therapy
groups?

Accepted Answer

The designated word or phrase round is particularly useful in counseling and therapy groups because it lets the leader know who may have an issue to discuss quickly and early in the session. By saying, "yes" or "no" to a question the leader asks, the leader can quickly focus the energy in helpful directions.

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE about the use of rounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  They locate energy in the group 
B)  They are a great way to kill time 
C)  They aid members in getting to know one another 
D)  They help members to learn about one another 
A)  They locate energy in the group 
B)  They are a great way to kill time 
C)  They aid members in getting to know one another 
D)  They help members to learn about one another B

Question 3

Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?

Accepted Answer

It is a mistake to overuse rounds because it diminishes their value in the group. They are designed to get members focused and thinking. Overusing rounds may cause boredom, confusion, or resentment among members, and they may come to view it as a gimmick.

Question 4

A leader may pair members together in a dyad for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have something in common 
B)  They are uncomfortable with one another 
C)  They hold different opinions about a topic 
D)  Any of the available choices 
A)  They have something in common 
B)  They are uncomfortable with one another 
C)  They hold different opinions about a topic 
D)  Any of the available choices

Question 5

Both dyads and rounds are helpful to accomplish each of the following EXCEPT to

Accepted Answer

A)  draw out quiet members. 
B)  give "air time" to a negative member. 
C)  get certain members together. 
D)  build cohesion and trust among members. 
A)  draw out quiet members. 
B)  give "air time" to a negative member. 
C)  get certain members together. 
D)  build cohesion and trust among members.

Question 6

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
Choices:
-One person has been talking for a while about how
his parents' divorce is affecting him. The leader
has noticed that some members no longer seem
to be paying attention. The leader asks each
member to comment briefly in a word or phrase
about how their parents' divorce is affecting them.

Accepted Answer

A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members 
A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members

Question 7

In the beginning of a group, the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________.

Accepted Answer

energy (tr

Question 8

To facilitate the pairing of members in dyads

Accepted Answer

A)  members can choose with whom they will work. 
B)  the leader can choose who will pair together. 
C)  members can pair with the person next to them. 
D)  all of the available choices. 
A)  members can choose with whom they will work. 
B)  the leader can choose who will pair together. 
C)  members can pair with the person next to them. 
D)  all of the available choices.

Question 9

When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?

Accepted Answer

Using dyads might be more advantageous t

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the length of time that should be allowed for a dyad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyads can last anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes 
B)  Leaders should tell members in advance how long a dyad will last 
C)  Both choices are true 
D)  Neither choice is true 
A)  Dyads can last anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes 
B)  Leaders should tell members in advance how long a dyad will last 
C)  Both choices are true 
D)  Neither choice is true

Question 11

The leader wants each member to be brief and specific about how comfortable he or she feels in group. The BEST way to do this is to ask members to

Accepted Answer

A)  comment in a round. 
B)  talk with a neighbor about their thoughts. 
C)  rate how their comfort level on a scale of 1-10. 
D)  share a word or phrase that captures their comfort level. 
A)  comment in a round. 
B)  talk with a neighbor about their thoughts. 
C)  rate how their comfort level on a scale of 1-10. 
D)  share a word or phrase that captures their comfort level.

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure members stay on task. 
B)  participate with members, if needed. 
C)  let people talk as much as they need to. 
D)  avoid pairing certain members with one another. 
A)  make sure members stay on task. 
B)  participate with members, if needed. 
C)  let people talk as much as they need to. 
D)  avoid pairing certain members with one another.

Question 13

When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?

Accepted Answer

Using rounds might be more advantageous

Question 14

All of the following are true with regard to dyads EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Members may be more comfortable sharing in a dyad than with the entire group 
B)  Dyads should not be used to change the format of the group 
C)  Dyads can be used to warm a group up and add energy 
D)  Dyads can provide the leader with time to think 
A)  Members may be more comfortable sharing in a dyad than with the entire group 
B)  Dyads should not be used to change the format of the group 
C)  Dyads can be used to warm a group up and add energy 
D)  Dyads can provide the leader with time to think

Question 15

When setting up a round, the leader needs to do each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  get it started as quickly as possible. 
B)  treat it like any other activity and use it carefully. 
C)  specify the kind of round members are responding do. 
D)  introduce it so that members understand the activity. 
A)  get it started as quickly as possible. 
B)  treat it like any other activity and use it carefully. 
C)  specify the kind of round members are responding do. 
D)  introduce it so that members understand the activity.

Question 16

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
Choices:
-One member has not said much during the
session. The leader starts a round with the
person next to that member so that she will
be the last to comment. After she comments,
the leader prompts her to say a little more.

Accepted Answer

A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members 
A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members

Question 17

If one member has been talking on a topic awhile, the leader might use a round to ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If one member has been talking on...

Question 18

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
Choices:
-Shortly before the group is schedule to end for
the day, the leader asks members to pair up and
spend five minutes talking about what stood out to
them from the session.

Accepted Answer

A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members 
A) Building trust 
B) Changing the format 
C) Drawing out 
D) Finishing a topic 
E) Involving members
F)Processing exercises
G)Warming up members

Question 19

If a leader wants to connect group members so more points of view can be shared, forming ____________________, instead of dyads, may be very valuable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a leader wants to connect group...

Question 20

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to __________ _______a member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A leader who intentionally ends a round...

Why is the designated word or phrase round particularly useful in counseling and therapy groups?

Which of the following is FALSE about the use of rounds?

Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?

A leader may pair members together in a dyad for which of the following reasons?

Both dyads and rounds are helpful to accomplish each of the following EXCEPT to

In the beginning of a group, the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________.

To facilitate the pairing of members in dyads

When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the length of time that should be allowed for a dyad?

The leader wants each member to be brief and specific about how comfortable he or she feels in group. The BEST way to do this is to ask members to

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should

When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?

All of the following are true with regard to dyads EXCEPT

When setting up a round, the leader needs to do each of the following EXCEPT

If one member has been talking on a topic awhile, the leader might use a round to ___________________________.

If a leader wants to connect group members so more points of view can be shared, forming ____________________, instead of dyads, may be very valuable.

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to ____ _a member.

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

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

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters

Exam 9: Rounds and Dyads

Why is the designated word or phrase round particularly useful in counseling and therapy groups?

Which of the following is FALSE about the use of rounds?

Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?

A leader may pair members together in a dyad for which of the following reasons?

Both dyads and rounds are helpful to accomplish each of the following EXCEPT to

In the beginning of a group, the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________.

To facilitate the pairing of members in dyads

When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the length of time that should be allowed for a dyad?

The leader wants each member to be brief and specific about how comfortable he or she feels in group. The BEST way to do this is to ask members to

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should

When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?

All of the following are true with regard to dyads EXCEPT

When setting up a round, the leader needs to do each of the following EXCEPT

If one member has been talking on a topic awhile, the leader might use a round to ___________________________.

If a leader wants to connect group members so more points of view can be shared, forming ____________________, instead of dyads, may be very valuable.

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to __________ _______a member.

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

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

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

Issues in Group Counseling

Filters

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to ____ _a member.