Question 1

Why is it a mistake to frequently shift the group's focus from one activity to another?​

Accepted Answer

​The authors believe it is a mistake to shift the focus from one activity to another because exercises need to be processed with discussion to sufficient depth to make them meaningful for members.The authors state that shifting from one activity to another is one of the biggest mistakes a group leader can make.

Question 2

Saying,"Can we wait a moment on that until John is finished?," is an example of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shifting the focus to John. 
B)  ​holding the focus on John. 
C)  ​holding the focus on a topic. 
D)  ​shifting the focus from an activity. 
A)  ​shifting the focus to John. 
B)  ​holding the focus on John. 
C)  ​holding the focus on a topic. 
D)  ​shifting the focus from an activity. B

Question 3

​When determining whether to hold the group's focus on a topic,group leaders should consider

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the relevancy of the topic 
B)  ​members' level of interest in the topic 
C)  ​the length of time that has been spent on the topic 
D)  ​all of the available choices 
A)  ​the relevancy of the topic 
B)  ​members' level of interest in the topic 
C)  ​the length of time that has been spent on the topic 
D)  ​all of the available choices D

Question 4

The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person,an activity,or a/an ____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The focus of a group counseling session...

Question 5

A member has been talking for some time.The leader asks all of the group members to pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared.In this instance,the leader​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​held the focus on the member. 
B)  ​deepened the focus of the group. 
C)  ​established the focus of the group. 
D)  ​shifted the focus from a person to an exercise. 
A)  ​held the focus on the member. 
B)  ​deepened the focus of the group. 
C)  ​established the focus of the group. 
D)  ​shifted the focus from a person to an exercise.

Question 6

Use of written material or writing as an exercise is often a very effective technique when working to focus a group.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The authors suggest the use of ________________ and exercises to establish the focus of a group session.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The authors suggest the use of ________________...

Question 8

Choices:
​
A.Deepening the focus
B.Establishing the focus
C.Holding the focus
D.Shifting the focus​
-After a break in the session,the leader draws a diagram on a white board as he starts the session again.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choices:
​
A.Deepening the focus
B.Establishing the focus
C.Holding the focus
D.Shifting...

Question 9

Rounds and dyads have very little value when a leader is trying to focus a group.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

​Malik has been talking for a while.The leader says,"Malik,you have raised some points that are also relevant to others.Let's spend some time discussing those.Which of the following leadership skills has she just used?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Cutting off 
B)  ​Shifting the focus from person to topic 
C)  ​Both of the available choices 
D)  ​Neither of the available choices 
A)  ​Cutting off 
B)  ​Shifting the focus from person to topic 
C)  ​Both of the available choices 
D)  ​Neither of the available choices

Question 11

Why is holding the group's focus a challenge for many leaders?​

Accepted Answer

Holding the focus is a challenge for man

Question 12

Choices:
​
A.Deepening the focus
B.Establishing the focus
C.Holding the focus
D.Shifting the focus​
-The members of an Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)therapy group are talking about the dynamics that existed in their families of origin.To make the session more meaningful,the leader proposes that the members try sculpting their family dynamics using other members of the group as subjects.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Choices:
​
A.Deepening the focus
B.Establishing the focus
C.Holding the focus
D.Shifting...

Question 13

When an individual member has had several minutes of "air time" in this session,the leader is probably trying to decide whether to ___________________ or ____________________ the focus.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an individual member has had several...

Question 14

By saying,"Let's focus on another issue that is equally important as this one," the leader is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​shifting the focus to a topic. 
B)  ​holding the focus on a topic. 
C)  ​deepening the focus on a topic. 
D)  ​none of the above 
A)  ​shifting the focus to a topic. 
B)  ​holding the focus on a topic. 
C)  ​deepening the focus on a topic. 
D)  ​none of the above

Question 15

Discuss the relationship between focusing on a topic in a group,such as "anger",and focusing on a person in the group in relation to his or her anger issues.​

Accepted Answer

​In a counseling or therapy group,the pu

Question 16

Which of the following could be used to deepen the focus of a session?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Working intensely with one member 
B)  ​Asking the group a thought provoking question 
C)  ​Inviting all members to share at a more personal level 
D)  ​All of the available choices. 
A)  ​Working intensely with one member 
B)  ​Asking the group a thought provoking question 
C)  ​Inviting all members to share at a more personal level 
D)  ​All of the available choices.

Question 17

How can using the depth chart be helpful to the leader and to members?​

Accepted Answer

The depth chart can be helpful to both l

Question 18

The key to leading most groups is deepening the focus to a level that is ____________________ and meaningful for most members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The key to leading most groups is...

Question 19

​Asking a very thought-provoking question is one technique that can be used to ________________ the focus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Asking a very thought-provoking question is one...

Question 20

​Asking group members to finish a sentence completion form,make a list,or give thought to a particular word the leader places for everyone to see are all examples of the leader getting the group to focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why is it a mistake to frequently shift the group's focus from one activity to another?

Saying,"Can we wait a moment on that until John is finished?," is an example of

When determining whether to hold the group's focus on a topic,group leaders should consider

The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person,an activity,or a/an ____________________.

A member has been talking for some time.The leader asks all of the group members to pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared.In this instance,the leader

Use of written material or writing as an exercise is often a very effective technique when working to focus a group.

The authors suggest the use of ________________ and exercises to establish the focus of a group session.

Choices: A.Deepening the focus B.Establishing the focus C.Holding the focus D.Shifting the focus -After a break in the session,the leader draws a diagram on a white board as he starts the session again.

Rounds and dyads have very little value when a leader is trying to focus a group.

Malik has been talking for a while.The leader says,"Malik,you have raised some points that are also relevant to others.Let's spend some time discussing those.Which of the following leadership skills has she just used?

Why is holding the group's focus a challenge for many leaders?

When an individual member has had several minutes of "air time" in this session,the leader is probably trying to decide whether to _ or __ the focus.

By saying,"Let's focus on another issue that is equally important as this one," the leader is

Discuss the relationship between focusing on a topic in a group,such as "anger",and focusing on a person in the group in relation to his or her anger issues.

Which of the following could be used to deepen the focus of a session?

How can using the depth chart be helpful to the leader and to members?

The key to leading most groups is deepening the focus to a level that is ____________________ and meaningful for most members.

Asking a very thought-provoking question is one technique that can be used to ________________ the focus.

Asking group members to finish a sentence completion form,make a list,or give thought to a particular word the leader places for everyone to see are all examples of the leader getting the group to focus.

Introduction

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Cutting-Off-Drawing-Out

Rounds-Dyads

Exercises

Introducing-Conducting-And-Processing-Exercises

Leading-The-Middle-Stage-Of-A-Group

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Exam 7: Focus

Why is it a mistake to frequently shift the group's focus from one activity to another?​

Saying,"Can we wait a moment on that until John is finished?," is an example of ​

​When determining whether to hold the group's focus on a topic,group leaders should consider

The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person,an activity,or a/an ____________________.​

A member has been talking for some time.The leader asks all of the group members to pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared.In this instance,the leader​

Use of written material or writing as an exercise is often a very effective technique when working to focus a group.​

The authors suggest the use of ________________ and exercises to establish the focus of a group session.​

Choices: ​ A.Deepening the focus B.Establishing the focus C.Holding the focus D.Shifting the focus​ -After a break in the session,the leader draws a diagram on a white board as he starts the session again.​

Rounds and dyads have very little value when a leader is trying to focus a group.​

​Malik has been talking for a while.The leader says,"Malik,you have raised some points that are also relevant to others.Let's spend some time discussing those.Which of the following leadership skills has she just used?

Why is holding the group's focus a challenge for many leaders?​

When an individual member has had several minutes of "air time" in this session,the leader is probably trying to decide whether to ___________________ or ____________________ the focus.​

By saying,"Let's focus on another issue that is equally important as this one," the leader is​

Discuss the relationship between focusing on a topic in a group,such as "anger",and focusing on a person in the group in relation to his or her anger issues.​

Which of the following could be used to deepen the focus of a session?​

How can using the depth chart be helpful to the leader and to members?​

The key to leading most groups is deepening the focus to a level that is ____________________ and meaningful for most members.

​Asking a very thought-provoking question is one technique that can be used to ________________ the focus.

​Asking group members to finish a sentence completion form,make a list,or give thought to a particular word the leader places for everyone to see are all examples of the leader getting the group to focus.

Introduction

Stages-Of-Groups

Purpose-Of-Groups

Planning

Getting-Started-The-Beginning-Stage

Basic-Skills-For-Group-Leaders

Cutting-Off-Drawing-Out

Rounds-Dyads

Exercises

Introducing-Conducting-And-Processing-Exercises

Leading-The-Middle-Stage-Of-A-Group

Using-Counseling-Theories-In-Groups

Counseling-Therapy-In-Groups

Closing-A-Session-Or-Group

Dealing-With-Problem-Situations

Working-With-Specific-Populations

Filters

Why is it a mistake to frequently shift the group's focus from one activity to another?

Saying,"Can we wait a moment on that until John is finished?," is an example of

When determining whether to hold the group's focus on a topic,group leaders should consider

The focus of a group counseling session must center upon a person,an activity,or a/an ____________________.

A member has been talking for some time.The leader asks all of the group members to pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and feelings about what the member has shared.In this instance,the leader

Use of written material or writing as an exercise is often a very effective technique when working to focus a group.

The authors suggest the use of ________________ and exercises to establish the focus of a group session.

Choices: A.Deepening the focus B.Establishing the focus C.Holding the focus D.Shifting the focus -After a break in the session,the leader draws a diagram on a white board as he starts the session again.

Rounds and dyads have very little value when a leader is trying to focus a group.

Malik has been talking for a while.The leader says,"Malik,you have raised some points that are also relevant to others.Let's spend some time discussing those.Which of the following leadership skills has she just used?

Why is holding the group's focus a challenge for many leaders?

When an individual member has had several minutes of "air time" in this session,the leader is probably trying to decide whether to _ or __ the focus.

By saying,"Let's focus on another issue that is equally important as this one," the leader is

Discuss the relationship between focusing on a topic in a group,such as "anger",and focusing on a person in the group in relation to his or her anger issues.

Which of the following could be used to deepen the focus of a session?

How can using the depth chart be helpful to the leader and to members?

Asking a very thought-provoking question is one technique that can be used to ________________ the focus.

Asking group members to finish a sentence completion form,make a list,or give thought to a particular word the leader places for everyone to see are all examples of the leader getting the group to focus.