Question 1

How can planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group helps the leader further the purpose of the group. Different groups will require different openings and energy levels from the leader to meet the members' needs. By considering the kinds of exercises and activities needed, as well as how the leader may use his or her own voice, the appropriate energy may be infused into the group to make it the most beneficial it can be for the members.

Question 2

What steps are involved in pre-group planning?

Accepted Answer

Pre-group planning is essential to successful group leadership. Effective pre-group planning involves considering: how many sessions the group will meet, when the group will meet, who the members should be, and how the members will be screened.

Question 3

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
-9 Members are sharing information about what they
will do differently next week.

Accepted Answer

A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing 
A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing C

Question 4

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
-The leader conducts a round where members tell their name
and share what they hope to gain from the group.

Accepted Answer

A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing 
A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing

Question 5

Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two factors important to consider when determining...

Question 6

Planning a group session involves

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding on topics 
B)  deciding on group activities. 
C)  delegating an approximate amount of time for each activity. 
D)  all of the available choicesabove. 
A)  deciding on topics 
B)  deciding on group activities. 
C)  delegating an approximate amount of time for each activity. 
D)  all of the available choicesabove.

Question 7

According to the authors, the best group screening method is the _______ _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the authors, the best group...

Question 8

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can _____________ and ???????????????????????_______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When selecting activities for a group of...

Question 9

Exercises used in the first session Introduction exercises serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting a positive tone for the group 
B)  Focusing in on the content of the group 
C)  Getting members acquainted with one another 
D)  Determining how successful the overall group first session is going to be 
A)  Setting a positive tone for the group 
B)  Focusing in on the content of the group 
C)  Getting members acquainted with one another 
D)  Determining how successful the overall group first session is going to be

Question 10

A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is

Accepted Answer

A)  varying the format of activities across the session. 
B)  estimating how much time to spend warming-up the members. 
C)  planning to conduct a deep feedback exercise in the beginning stage of group. 
D)  discussing the session's purpose at the very beginning of a group session. 
A)  varying the format of activities across the session. 
B)  estimating how much time to spend warming-up the members. 
C)  planning to conduct a deep feedback exercise in the beginning stage of group. 
D)  discussing the session's purpose at the very beginning of a group session.

Question 11

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
-0 The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day's topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.

Accepted Answer

A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing 
A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing

Question 12

Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many groups are unsuccessful due to too...

Question 13

Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a dynamic opening 
B)  Explaining the process by which members were screened into the group 
C)  Discussing rules the group should follow 
D)  Planning to allow a great deal of time for members to discuss their own issues 
A)  Having a dynamic opening 
B)  Explaining the process by which members were screened into the group 
C)  Discussing rules the group should follow 
D)  Planning to allow a great deal of time for members to discuss their own issues

Question 14

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
-Members are focusing intensely on the group's
purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing 
A) Beginning/warm-up 
B) Middle/working 
C) Closing

Question 15

Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even...

Question 16

Because members are becoming acquainted with one another, the _______phase may need to be longer in the first session.

Accepted Answer

warm-up or

Question 17

Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Failing to plan the group 
B)  Over planning the group 
C)  Using exercises that are inappropriate for the group 
D)  All of the available choices above 
A)  Failing to plan the group 
B)  Over planning the group 
C)  Using exercises that are inappropriate for the group 
D)  All of the available choices above

Question 18

"Big picture" planning may involve

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding upon member screening procedures. 
B)  thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group. 
C)  choosing the time of day for meetings. 
D)  determining which group rules are most relevant. 
A)  deciding upon member screening procedures. 
B)  thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group. 
C)  choosing the time of day for meetings. 
D)  determining which group rules are most relevant.

Question 19

Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express their feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE about member screening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Screening should only be used prior to beginning the group 
B)  Any potential member can be helped to fit into the group over time 
C)  Screening should always be done, regardless of the type of group being led 
D)  It is okay to allow other professionals to screen potential members into the group 
A)  Screening should only be used prior to beginning the group 
B)  Any potential member can be helped to fit into the group over time 
C)  Screening should always be done, regardless of the type of group being led 
D)  It is okay to allow other professionals to screen potential members into the group

How can planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group be helpful?

What steps are involved in pre-group planning?

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -9 Members are sharing information about what they will do differently next week.

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -The leader conducts a round where members tell their name and share what they hope to gain from the group.

Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________.

Planning a group session involves

According to the authors, the best group screening method is the _ _________.

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can _ and ???????????????????????___.

Exercises used in the first session Introduction exercises serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT?

A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -0 The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day's topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.

Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________.

Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group?

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -Members are focusing intensely on the group's purpose.

Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________________.

Because members are becoming acquainted with one another, the _______phase may need to be longer in the first session.

Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning?

"Big picture" planning may involve

Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express their feelings.

Which of the following is TRUE about member screening?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

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 4: Planning

How can planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group be helpful?

What steps are involved in pre-group planning?

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -9 Members are sharing information about what they will do differently next week.

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -The leader conducts a round where members tell their name and share what they hope to gain from the group.

Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________.

Planning a group session involves

According to the authors, the best group screening method is the _______ _______________.

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can _____________ and ???????????????????????_______________.

Exercises used in the first session Introduction exercises serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT?

A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -0 The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day's topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.

Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________.

Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group?

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group. Choices: -Members are focusing intensely on the group's purpose.

Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________________.

Because members are becoming acquainted with one another, the _______phase may need to be longer in the first session.

Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning?

"Big picture" planning may involve

Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express their feelings.

Which of the following is TRUE about member screening?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Purpose of Groups

Getting Started: the Beginning Stage and Beginning Phase

Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Focus

Cutting Off and Drawing Out

Rounds and Dyads

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

According to the authors, the best group screening method is the _ _________.

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can _ and ???????????????????????___.