Question 1

Evaluation provides data to judge all of the following, except:&#10;A) behavior changes&#10;B) attitude changes&#10;C) weakness in the material&#10;D) group member's feelings about the leader

Accepted Answer

Evaluation typically focuses on assessing behavior changes, attitude changes, and identifying weaknesses in the material. It is not primarily designed to judge group members' feelings about the leader, as this falls more into the realm of feedback on leadership rather than the direct outcomes of the educational or training content being evaluated.

Question 2

One area of group satisfaction is with the:&#10;A) group leader's learning&#10;B) group experience&#10;C) members' leadership experience&#10;D) leader's achievement

Accepted Answer

Group satisfaction is primarily based on the group experience, which can be influenced by factors such as communication, cohesion, decision-making, and conflict-resolution. While the leader's learning, leadership experience, and achievements may contribute to the group's overall success, they are not the sole determinants of group satisfaction. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 3

The steps in evaluation planning include:&#10;A) developing goals and objectives&#10;B) identifying emotions expressed&#10;C) setting payment schedules&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Developing goals and objectives is a crucial step in evaluation planning as it forms the foundation for the rest of the process. Identifying emotions expressed and setting payment schedules are not directly related to evaluation planning.

Question 4

The purpose of formative evaluation is to gather information:&#10;A) during the group process&#10;B) after the group sessions are finished&#10;C) to gauge the emotional stability of the members&#10;D) none of these

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation is done during the group process to gather information, make necessary changes, and improve the group outcomes. It helps the group facilitator to identify what is going well and what needs improvement during group sessions. Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Question 5

The purpose of summative evaluation is to gather information:&#10;A) during the group process&#10;B) after the group sessions are finished&#10;C) to gauge the emotional stability of the members&#10;D) all of these

Accepted Answer

Summative evaluation is conducted after the group sessions have been completed to assess the overall effectiveness of the group in achieving its goals. It is different from formative evaluation, which is conducted during the group process to monitor progress towards the goals. Emotional stability of group members is not the primary focus of summative evaluation.

Question 6

Questionnaires are used to gather information about:&#10;A) dreams&#10;B) desires&#10;C) reactions&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Questionnaires are used to gather information about reactions or responses to specific questions, topics or issues. They may also be used to gather demographic information about the respondent. Dreams and desires are typically more subjective and personal and may not be suitable for questionnaire format.

Question 7

When constructing a questionnaire:&#10;A) state items vaguely&#10;B) use two or more ideas in the same item&#10;C) consider the respondent's ability to understand&#10;D) enhance knowledge by using negative terms

Accepted Answer

Considering the respondent's ability to understand is important in order to ensure that the questionnaire is clear and easy to comprehend. This will increase the likelihood of obtaining accurate and reliable responses.

Option A is incorrect because vague items can lead to confusion among respondents and result in inaccurate responses.

Option B is incorrect because using multiple ideas in the same item can also lead to confusion and make it difficult for respondents to provide clear and accurate answers.

Option D is incorrect because using negative terms can be confusing and may result in respondents providing inaccurate responses.

Question 8

When considering form format, all of the following items should be at the top of the form, except:&#10;A) title of the group&#10;B) dates of sessions&#10;C) leader's credentials&#10;D) directions

Accepted Answer

Leader's credentials are typically not placed at the top of a form. The top of a form usually includes essential information such as the title of the group, dates of sessions, and directions to ensure clarity and immediate understanding of the form's purpose and logistical details.

Question 9

Effective experiential activities:&#10;A) use active learning&#10;B) use passive learning&#10;C) address only specific system&#10;D) are effective only with children

Accepted Answer

Effective experiential activities rely on active learning, which engages participants in hands-on experiences that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and retention of knowledge. Passive learning, on the other hand, involves simply observing or listening to information without interacting with it, which is not as effective for retention or application of knowledge. Effective experiential activities also have the potential to be used with a wide range of age groups, not just children. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 10

Goals for activities should:&#10;A) be vague to allow maximum learning&#10;B) have direct connections to emotional content&#10;C) engage members in non-directive learning&#10;D) be connected to the cognitive content

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Question 11

Small group activities should:&#10;A) provide minimal time for each member to have input&#10;B) promote interactions&#10;C) use only cognitive involvement&#10;D) avoid leader participation

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Question 12

It is necessary to evaluate every aspect of the group process.

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Question 13

Rating forms are a commonly used method for affective responses.

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Question 14

The semantic differential uses paired bipolar adjectives placed on a continuum.

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Question 15

Small group activities should be short.

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Deck 3: Exercises and Evaluation