Question 1

Which of these things helps the leader to clarify the purpose of the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding which needs can be met by the group 
B)  Gathering information about the members' needs 
C)  Conceptualizing the kind of group that will meet the members' needs 
D)  All of the available choices above 
A)  Deciding which needs can be met by the group 
B)  Gathering information about the members' needs 
C)  Conceptualizing the kind of group that will meet the members' needs 
D)  All of the available choices above D

Question 2

6 .If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose, what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

Accepted Answer

In order for a change in purpose of a group to go smoothly, the leader will want to discuss the possible change in the purpose with the members and make certain all the members can agree and are comfortable with the new purpose the group is taking on. The leader will want to "pace" the transition rather than making it too abrupt. As the leader sees potential benefits of a shift in purpose for the members, she will want to explain these benefits as well as any potential risks that might be involved.

Question 3

Which of the following is the purpose of the first session?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introducing the general content of the group 
B)  Getting members clear about the group and how it will be conducted 
C)  Both of the available choicesthese 
D)  Neither of the available choicesthese 
A)  Introducing the general content of the group 
B)  Getting members clear about the group and how it will be conducted 
C)  Both of the available choicesthese 
D)  Neither of the available choicesthese C

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  It guides group member behavior 
B)  It determines how a session is planned and conducted 
C)  It affects the leader's choice of topics, membership, and role 
D)  It is the most significant factor that affects the outcome of a group 
A)  It guides group member behavior 
B)  It determines how a session is planned and conducted 
C)  It affects the leader's choice of topics, membership, and role 
D)  It is the most significant factor that affects the outcome of a group

Question 5

During the beginning stage of a counseling group, when a member gets "off-track", that is, brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the leader should

Accepted Answer

A) Listen quietly in case the topic this member brings up is more interesting than the original topic of the group. 
B) Ask the "off-track" member to leave the group 
C) Ask the members to vote on which topic they want to focus on, the original topic that brought them there or this new topic of interest to one member 
D)  Redirect the conversation back to the topic the members originally wanted to discuss 
A) Listen quietly in case the topic this member brings up is more interesting than the original topic of the group. 
B) Ask the "off-track" member to leave the group 
C) Ask the members to vote on which topic they want to focus on, the original topic that brought them there or this new topic of interest to one member 
D)  Redirect the conversation back to the topic the members originally wanted to discuss

Question 6

Once a group has begun, it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

Accepted Answer

When planning multiple purposes for a gr

Question 8

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  To have fun 
B)  To learn information 
C)  To build relationships 
D)  To fill time 
A)  To have fun 
B)  To learn information 
C)  To build relationships 
D)  To fill time

Question 9

Which of the following "purposes" for leading a group is NOT a good choice?

Accepted Answer

A) Helping members of a high school prom committee plan an upcoming event 
B) Providing support for the family members of a chronically ill child 
C) Giving a leader a chance to "bone-up" on his skills 
D) Providing education on health issues to members who wish to give up smoking 
A) Helping members of a high school prom committee plan an upcoming event 
B) Providing support for the family members of a chronically ill child 
C) Giving a leader a chance to "bone-up" on his skills 
D) Providing education on health issues to members who wish to give up smoking

Question 10

25. If the leader believes the purpose of the group needs to change, what should he or she do
to make the change?

Accepted Answer

If the leader sees that a change of purp

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  A single-session group must have a purpose 
B)  A sole purpose may carry over into many sessions 
C)  Both choices are true 
D)  Neither choice is true 
A)  A single-session group must have a purpose 
B)  A sole purpose may carry over into many sessions 
C)  Both choices are true 
D)  Neither choice is true

Question 12

Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each session must have a purpose 
B)  A group may have more than one purpose 
C)  The purpose of a group may change over time 
D)  When the leader is clear about the purpose, the members will also be 
A)  Each session must have a purpose 
B)  A group may have more than one purpose 
C)  The purpose of a group may change over time 
D)  When the leader is clear about the purpose, the members will also be

Question 13

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ___________session.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of the group should be...

Question 14

Clarity of purpose is the most important factor in determining the _______________of the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clarity of purpose is the most important...

Question 15

When leading a "single session" group,

Accepted Answer

A)  little may be accomplished if members switch topics frequently 
B)  a follow-up session is always required 
C)  members always cooperate because they know they will be done soon 
D)  more therapy gets done because members know their time is limited 
A)  little may be accomplished if members switch topics frequently 
B)  a follow-up session is always required 
C)  members always cooperate because they know they will be done soon 
D)  more therapy gets done because members know their time is limited

Question 16

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the _______________and _______________of the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Purpose refers to why the group is...

Question 18

According to the authors, being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to be learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The authors advise against shifting the ________________of...

Question 20

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

Accepted Answer

To help members gain clarity of purpose,

Which of these things helps the leader to clarify the purpose of the group?

6 .If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose, what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

Which of the following is the purpose of the first session?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

During the beginning stage of a counseling group, when a member gets "off-track", that is, brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the leader should

Once a group has begun, it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

Which of the following "purposes" for leading a group is NOT a good choice?

25. If the leader believes the purpose of the group needs to change, what should he or she do to make the change?

Which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group?

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ___________session.

Clarity of purpose is the most important factor in determining the _______________of the group.

When leading a "single session" group,

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the _and _of the group.

According to the authors, being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to be learned.

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Planning

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 3: Purpose of Groups

Which of these things helps the leader to clarify the purpose of the group?

6 .If the purpose of a group evolves over several sessions to a different purpose, what are strategies the leader can use to make sure the transition to the new purpose goes smoothly?

Which of the following is the purpose of the first session?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors with regard to clarity of purpose in a group?

During the beginning stage of a counseling group, when a member gets "off-track", that is, brings up a topic unrelated to the purpose of the group, the leader should

Once a group has begun, it is never acceptable to alter its purpose.

What does the leader need to consider when planning multiple purposes for a group?

The authors identify each of the following as a possible purpose for a group session EXCEPT

Which of the following "purposes" for leading a group is NOT a good choice?

25. If the leader believes the purpose of the group needs to change, what should he or she do to make the change?

Which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following is FALSE about the purpose of a group?

The purpose of the group should be determined during the ___________session.

Clarity of purpose is the most important factor in determining the _______________of the group.

When leading a "single session" group,

It is considered acceptable for groups to have more than one purpose.

Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the _______________and _______________of the group.

According to the authors, being clear about the purpose of the group is the most important group leadership concept to be learned.

The authors advise against shifting the ________________of the group without informing members.

What can the leader do to help the members have clarity of purpose?

Introduction

Stages of Groups, Group Process, and Therapeutic Forces

Planning

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

Purpose refers to why the group is meeting and to the _and _of the group.