Question 1

To deepen the focus of the group and the level of commitment of members, the authors suggest all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  using a depth chart to illustrate the depth that the group is achieving. 
B)  changing his or her voice to elicit more serious comments from the members. 
C)  shifting the focus to a topic or activity designed to generate deeper discussion. 
D)  suggesting that the group take the topics and their participation more seriously. 
A)  using a depth chart to illustrate the depth that the group is achieving. 
B)  changing his or her voice to elicit more serious comments from the members. 
C)  shifting the focus to a topic or activity designed to generate deeper discussion. 
D)  suggesting that the group take the topics and their participation more seriously.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about leading the middle stage of a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finishing an activity is more important than processing it 
B)  Backup plans are not needed if the leader plans one good activity 
C)  The majority of group time should be spent in the working phase 
D)  The leader should focus extensively on one member of the group 
A)  Finishing an activity is more important than processing it 
B)  Backup plans are not needed if the leader plans one good activity 
C)  The majority of group time should be spent in the working phase 
D)  The leader should focus extensively on one member of the group

Question 3

3. To stimulate member thinking in the middle stages of group, the authors recommend the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  exercises and activities 
B)  thought provoking questions 
C)  mini lecture 
D)  choices A & B 
A)  exercises and activities 
B)  thought provoking questions 
C)  mini lecture 
D)  choices A & B

Question 4

When providing information and facilitating discussion about that information, the leader is likely to be leading an/a _____________________group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When providing information and facilitating discussion about...

Question 5

When a group member breaches confidentiality, the authors recommend that the leader do which of the following FIRST?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consult with a colleague 
B)  Ask the group for their thoughts 
C)  Talk to the member who breached confidentiality 
D)  Dismiss the member for violation of the group's rules 
A)  Consult with a colleague 
B)  Ask the group for their thoughts 
C)  Talk to the member who breached confidentiality 
D)  Dismiss the member for violation of the group's rules

Question 6

All of the following represent common mistakes made in middle sessions EXCEPT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Moving group's focus to deeper, more meaningful content 
B)  Underleading or overleading the group 
C)  Allowing the warm-up phase of group to last too long 
D)  Focusing on only one or two group members 
A)  Moving group's focus to deeper, more meaningful content 
B)  Underleading or overleading the group 
C)  Allowing the warm-up phase of group to last too long 
D)  Focusing on only one or two group members

Question 7

If the leader changes group size, composition, or meeting times, she is most likely making modification to the _________________of the group members.

Accepted Answer

structure,

Question 8

Not allowing members to have enough input in the group is an example of the mistake of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Not allowing members to have enough input...

Question 9

If MOST of the members of the group have lost interest in the group, the authors recommend that the leader do each of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  raising the issue for discussion in the group. 
B)  deciding the group has served its purpose and ending the group. 
C)  giving uncommitted members permission to drop out of the group. 
D)  changing the format of the group to generate interest in and commitment to the group. 
A)  raising the issue for discussion in the group. 
B)  deciding the group has served its purpose and ending the group. 
C)  giving uncommitted members permission to drop out of the group. 
D)  changing the format of the group to generate interest in and commitment to the group.

Question 10

MATCHING: Please match the situations described below with the most appropriate skill for leading during the middle stages of a group.
Skills used during the middle stages of a group;
-After each session, the leader asks members
to do something related to what they have
discussed in group and report back on it
the following week.

Accepted Answer

A) Changing leadership style 
B) Changing group structure 
C) Introducing new topics 
D) Using outside assignments 
E) Using progress reports
F)Using voice
G)Varying the format 
A) Changing leadership style 
B) Changing group structure 
C) Introducing new topics 
D) Using outside assignments 
E) Using progress reports
F)Using voice
G)Varying the format

Question 11

When leading a task group, the leader will want to be aware of the kind of influence members may have on one another as issues are discussed and decisions made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To help members to generate new ideas during the working stage, the authors recommend using which of the following techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming 
B)  The fishbowl 
C)  Guided fantasy 
D)  All of the available choices 
A)  Brainstorming 
B)  The fishbowl 
C)  Guided fantasy 
D)  All of the available choices

Question 13

Describe some techniques a leader can use to help task group members to generate ideas and
options.

Accepted Answer

The leader can help members generate ide

Question 14

During the middle or working stage of a personal growth or counseling group, the leader will want to be aware of the level of _________members are feeling as more personal information is shared.

Accepted Answer

trust, com

Question 15

In order to maintain continuity from meeting to meeting, a leader may wish to start off each session with ____________reports from various members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to maintain continuity from meeting...

Question 16

According to the authors, the purpose of discussions about religion is generally to

Accepted Answer

A)  convert members to a particular religion. 
B)  change people's minds about how to practice religion. 
C)  make members think about how their beliefs can anger others. 
D)  help members feel comfortable with their own beliefs and behaviors. 
A)  convert members to a particular religion. 
B)  change people's minds about how to practice religion. 
C)  make members think about how their beliefs can anger others. 
D)  help members feel comfortable with their own beliefs and behaviors.

Question 17

If a leader believes a group that has reached the middle stage is not going well, he or she may need to make adjustments to their __________________style.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a leader believes a group that...

Question 18

If one member is slow in understanding the content of a group session, the leader can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain the material to the member after the group 
B)  Ask another member to go to another part of the room and explain 
C)  Arrange for another member to meet with the confused member after group 
D)  All of the available choices 
A)  Explain the material to the member after the group 
B)  Ask another member to go to another part of the room and explain 
C)  Arrange for another member to meet with the confused member after group 
D)  All of the available choices

Question 19

According to the authors, what are the advantages of meeting with members individually
during the middle stages of group?

Accepted Answer

By meeting with a member individually ou

Question 20

When a group member breaches confidentiality out of anger, revenge, or idle gossip, before dismissing the member completely, the authors recommend that the leaders do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  process the member's feelings with him. 
B)  turn the situation into a learning experience for him. 
C)  give the group the opportunity to admonish his actions before him. 
D)  none of the above-the authors recommend all of these 
A)  process the member's feelings with him. 
B)  turn the situation into a learning experience for him. 
C)  give the group the opportunity to admonish his actions before him. 
D)  none of the above-the authors recommend all of these

To deepen the focus of the group and the level of commitment of members, the authors suggest all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about leading the middle stage of a group?

_____13. To stimulate member thinking in the middle stages of group, the authors recommend the use of

When providing information and facilitating discussion about that information, the leader is likely to be leading an/a _____________________group.

When a group member breaches confidentiality, the authors recommend that the leader do which of the following FIRST?

All of the following represent common mistakes made in middle sessions EXCEPT?

If the leader changes group size, composition, or meeting times, she is most likely making modification to the _________________of the group members.

Not allowing members to have enough input in the group is an example of the mistake of ____________________.

If MOST of the members of the group have lost interest in the group, the authors recommend that the leader do each of the following EXCEPT

When leading a task group, the leader will want to be aware of the kind of influence members may have on one another as issues are discussed and decisions made.

To help members to generate new ideas during the working stage, the authors recommend using which of the following techniques?

Describe some techniques a leader can use to help task group members to generate ideas and options.

During the middle or working stage of a personal growth or counseling group, the leader will want to be aware of the level of _________members are feeling as more personal information is shared.

In order to maintain continuity from meeting to meeting, a leader may wish to start off each session with ____________reports from various members.

According to the authors, the purpose of discussions about religion is generally to

If a leader believes a group that has reached the middle stage is not going well, he or she may need to make adjustments to their __________________style.

If one member is slow in understanding the content of a group session, the leader can do which of the following?

According to the authors, what are the advantages of meeting with members individually during the middle stages of group?

When a group member breaches confidentiality out of anger, revenge, or idle gossip, before dismissing the member completely, the authors recommend that the leaders do all of the following EXCEPT

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

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Using Counseling Theories in Groups

Counseling and Therapy in Groups

Closing a Session or Group

Dealing With Problem Situations

Working With Specific Populations

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Exam 12: Leading the Middle Stage of a Group

To deepen the focus of the group and the level of commitment of members, the authors suggest all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is TRUE about leading the middle stage of a group?

_____13. To stimulate member thinking in the middle stages of group, the authors recommend the use of

When providing information and facilitating discussion about that information, the leader is likely to be leading an/a _____________________group.

When a group member breaches confidentiality, the authors recommend that the leader do which of the following FIRST?

All of the following represent common mistakes made in middle sessions EXCEPT?

If the leader changes group size, composition, or meeting times, she is most likely making modification to the _________________of the group members.

Not allowing members to have enough input in the group is an example of the mistake of ____________________.

If MOST of the members of the group have lost interest in the group, the authors recommend that the leader do each of the following EXCEPT

When leading a task group, the leader will want to be aware of the kind of influence members may have on one another as issues are discussed and decisions made.

To help members to generate new ideas during the working stage, the authors recommend using which of the following techniques?

Describe some techniques a leader can use to help task group members to generate ideas and options.

During the middle or working stage of a personal growth or counseling group, the leader will want to be aware of the level of _________members are feeling as more personal information is shared.

In order to maintain continuity from meeting to meeting, a leader may wish to start off each session with ____________reports from various members.

According to the authors, the purpose of discussions about religion is generally to

If a leader believes a group that has reached the middle stage is not going well, he or she may need to make adjustments to their __________________style.

If one member is slow in understanding the content of a group session, the leader can do which of the following?

According to the authors, what are the advantages of meeting with members individually during the middle stages of group?

When a group member breaches confidentiality out of anger, revenge, or idle gossip, before dismissing the member completely, the authors recommend that the leaders do all of the following EXCEPT

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

Rounds and Dyads

Exercises

Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

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

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