Exam 8: Cutting Off and Drawing Out

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Effective drawing out can be used to

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

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: -One member is afraid to speak because he thinks that people will laugh at him.

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.

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: -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.

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.

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: -One member of a parenting group spends most of the time in group silently worrying about the sick child she has at home.