Deck 11: Introducing, Conducting, and Processing Exercises

Question 1

Leaders can process exercises to a deeper and more meaningful level by asking good, thought provoking questions that tap into members' ____________________.

Answer 1

feelings/emotions

Question 2

A group leader can ______________ both sides of an issue to help members to see their conflict.

Answer 2

role play/present

Question 3

MATCHING: Match the situations described below with the phase of the exercise in which the situation might occur. A response may be used more than once.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
A leader can decide whether or not they will participate when
in this phase of the exercise.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When introducing an exercise, leaders should clearly present the directions for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to

A) force reluctant members to participate.
B) inform members of the purpose of the exercise.
C) ensure that members from different cultures understand.
D) prevent confusion about what members are supposed to do.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of a deep processing question?

A) What did you draw on your page?
B) What feelings were stirred up for you?
C) What new understandings did you gain from doing this?
D) What will you do differently based on what you've learned about yourself?

Question 6

When introducing an exercise, the leader should make certain that members understand the ___________of the exercise so they feel involved and cooperate rather than resist.

Question 7

Setting the right tone is important when ____________________an exercise.

Question 8

MATCHING: Match the situations described below with the phase of the exercise in which the situation might occur. A response may be used more than once.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
Setting a positive tone is crucial in this phase.

Question 9

If the directions are not _________________in the beginning of an activity, members may interpret the exercise in many different ways, causing the leader to have difficulty when attempting to process it effectively.

Question 10

When an exercise has been completed, it can be processed through use of

A) rounds.
B) writing.
C) dyads or triads.
D) all of the available choices.

Question 11

It is important to ensure that all members understand and follow instructions when ______________an exercise.

Question 12

When introducing an exercise, a mistake leaders may make is to have the introduction too long or ________________________.

Question 13

When using processing exercises, it is important to stimulate discussion about all of the following EXCEPT

A) topics or issues.
B) rules and regulations.
C) group dynamics or processes.
D) deeper thoughts and feelings.

Question 14

Although all of the following are important, the most important aspect of making effective use an exercise is

A) setting the proper tone.
B) involving all of the members.
C) introducing the exercise clearly.
D) processing the exercise to a deep and meaningful level.

Question 15

When leading an exercise, the leader will want to decide whether she ___________in the exercise or not.

Question 16

When getting comments after an exercise, the leader must be prepared for a member who chooses to _________________, either because the member feels uncomfortable sharing, or because they have not yet formed a response.

Question 17

MATCHING: Match the situations described below with the phase of the exercise in which the situation might occur. A response may be used more than once.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
Deepening the focus is important during this phase.

Question 18

MATCHING: Match the situations described below with the phase of the exercise in which the situation might occur. A response may be used more than once.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
Deciding whether to focus on one member or the entire
group occurs at the beginning of this phase of the exercise.

Question 19

Exercises that focus on personal issues may elicit strong ___________from members.

Question 20

MATCHING: Match the situations described below with the phase of the exercise in which the situation might occur. A response may be used more than once.
Phase of an exercise:
A. introducing
B. conducting
C. processing
Intervening between two members who are talking about
unrelated subject matter would occur in this phase.

Question 21

Which of the following IS a good reason for leaders to participate in an exercise?

A) To focus on his own issues for a moment
B) To get a sense of the energy and focus of the group
C) To allow the members to get to know the leader better
D) To monitor the activities and discussion of the members

Question 22

What factors should leaders consider when a member does not wish to share his or her
thoughts on an issue or in a discussion?

Question 23

When processing an exercise, it is important that the leader makes each member share something.

Question 24

It is never a good idea to stop an exercise, even if the members are bored or confused about the purpose.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT true regarding holding the focus when processing a group exercise?

A) It is unwise to hold the focus too long on one individual
B) It is a good idea to hold the focus on the first member who speaks
C) Premature focus on one member may cause other members to lose interest
D) All members should be given a chance to react to an exercise

Question 26

Which of the following does NOT represent a mistake when conducting an exercise?

A) Giving complex directions all at once to members
B) Telling the members how much time they have left to discuss an issue
C) Making assumptions based on the leader's own frame of reference
D) Beginning a discussion about homework that members may not have read

Question 27

It is a mistake for a leader to close his eyes when conducting a fantasy exercise because he may miss observing member reactions while he is presenting the exercise.

Question 28

Why is it best for the leader to keep his or her eyes open when leading a fantasy exercise?

Question 29

When conducting an exercise, the leader should pay special attention to all of the following EXCEPT to members who

A) laugh when instructed not to.
B) react intensely to an exercise or topic.
C) share very little with others in discussion.
D) talk with a partner about something unrelated to the purpose.

Question 30

When beginning to process an exercise, it is often helpful to use a round so that the leader can hear from most or all of the members to get a better sense of their reactions.

Question 31

When a lot of "energy" is generated from an exercise, it is often helpful to place members in dyads or triads to allow more members to express thoughts and feelings.

Question 32

When beginning to process an exercise, it is usually best to remain focused on the first person who speaks, because the leader may never know if other members will make any comments.

Question 33

Which of the following exercises would BEST stimulate member sharing about group dynamics or the group process?

A) Fantasy
B) Arts and crafts
C) Group decision-making
D) Common reading

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the authors as a way to handle a member's emotional reaction to an exercise?

A) Stop the exercise to focus on the member
B) Refer the member to another group that is less intense
C) Pair with the member in a dyad to discuss the reaction
D) Acknowledge the member's discomfort and continue with the exercise

Question 35

It is always important to make clear to group members that they can choose not to participate in an exercise should they wish not to.

Question 36

Which of the following does NOT represent a goal of processing an exercise?

A) To encourage sharing and discussion about topics or issues
B) To stimulate members to delve deeper into thoughts and feelings
C) To allow members to express complaints about the group or group members
D) To allow sharing and discussion about group dynamics and processes

Question 37

When processing an exercise that involves a discussion of the past, such as growing up in a family, it is often best to encourage members to relate their past experiences to their present-day issues rather than merely telling stories about childhood.

Question 38

When introducing a writing exercise, it is best to make sure all the members have the necessary materials available to them before starting to give instructions.

Question 39

When conducting a "feedback" exercise, it is best to have members share the first thoughts that come to them about other members rather than giving them time to consider what feedback they might give.

Question 40

Why do the authors state that focusing on the present when conducting past-centered
exercises is generally more productive than focusing solely on the past?

Question 41

What are the advantages and disadvantages of leader participation in exercises?

Question 42

Why is being aware of the time, and making members aware of the time, important when
conducting and processing exercises?

Question 43

Discuss the goals of processing an exercise.