Deck 6: Basic-Skills-For-Group-Leaders

Question 1

Members of a group who are cooperative and committed and help further the purpose of the group are sometimes referred to by the authors as _________________________.​

Answer 1

​allies

Question 2

According to the authors,a major advantage of co-leading is that it is often ____________ than leading a group alone.​

Answer 2

easier,more productive​

Question 3

A leader effectively using his or her ________________ may influence the tone,energy,and pace of the group.​

Answer 3

voice

Question 4

In the _______________ model of co-leadership,one leader is much more experienced than the other; the group is led mostly by the more experienced leader.​

Question 5

​Head nods,facial expressions,tears,and body movement are all examples of _______________ cues that may provide valuable information to the leader.

Question 6

Choices:​
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A.Cutting-off
B.Clarifying
C.Drawing-out
D.Encouraging
E.Linking
F.Reflecting
A member in distress speaks vaguely and in circles about an incident that happened to her.It is clear to the leader that other members are confused about her comments and concerned about her.The leader uses this skill to help the group to better understand what the member is trying to convey.​

Question 7

Choices:​
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A.Cutting-off
B.Clarifying
C.Drawing-out
D.Encouraging
E.Linking
F.Reflecting
It is the third session and one member has not spoken much.The leader notices that the member is scared and shy.​

Question 8

Which of the following skills might NOT be helpful to use when noticing head nods from members around the group?​

A) ​Linking
B) ​Reflecting
C) ​Cutting-off
D) ​Drawing-out

Question 9

In co-leading situations where leaders "flow" with each other with neither taking the complete lead is referred to by the authors as the ________________ co-leadership model.​

Question 10

When the leader provides information to the group in a brief and interesting way,he or she is using the skill of ____________________.​

Question 11

Choices:​
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A.Cutting-off
B.Clarifying
C.Drawing-out
D.Encouraging
E.Linking
F.Reflecting
A group leader points out commonalities members share to encourage members to bond to one another and to the group.​

Question 12

An effective group leader will _____________ skills and behaviors he would like group members to demonstrate.​

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT typically indicated by members' body shifts and inattention during group?​

A) ​Interest
B) ​Irritation
C) ​Boredom
D) ​Confusion

Question 14

Using her eyes,the leader can​

A) ​encourage members to speak.
B) ​support members who are speaking.
C) ​discourage members from speaking.
D) ​all of the available choices

Question 15

A leader who demonstrates effective use of the counseling skill called _______________ _______________ can attend to all members of the group at the same time,not just the member who is speaking.​

Question 16

The process of "tying together" comments made by members is a technique to facilitate bonding called _____________.​

Question 17

When co-leading a group,leaders can provide ______________ to one another after each session.​

Question 18

​In group counseling,to _____________ a comment is to restate it,conveying that you understand the content and feeling the member is trying to express.

Question 19

Choices:​
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A.Cutting-off
B.Clarifying
C.Drawing-out
D.Encouraging
E.Linking
F.Reflecting
A member has been speaking for a while.The leader wants to tighten the focus of what he has said so that others hear the most relevant points before moving on to a new topic.​

Question 20

Choices:​
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A.Cutting-off
B.Clarifying
C.Drawing-out
D.Encouraging
E.Linking
F.Reflecting
One member is always the first to speak.She is often long-winded,and the leader wants to give others a chance to comment.​

Question 21

It is usually best not to point out to group members early in the group that sometimes people feel nervous because,by doing so,members may feel more nervous.​

Question 22

Which of the following tip is NOT suggested by the authors regarding minilectures?​

A) ​Minilectures should be interesting
B) ​Minlectures should be relevant
C) ​Minilectures should last 15-20 minutes
D) ​Minilectures should consist of current,correct,objective information.

Question 23

According to the authors,co-leaders who differ somewhat in their approach,and who are pulling the group in opposite directions may benefit most from using which model of co-leadership?​

A) ​Shared leading
B) ​Alternate leading
C) ​Apprentice model
D) ​None of these

Question 24

"Linking",that is tying together similar thoughts and feelings expressed by members,can be an effective way of helping members bond.​

Question 25

The leader can set the tone for group by​

A) ​using words
B) ​using actions
C) ​directing what takes place in group
D) ​all of the available choices

Question 26

​It is important for a leader to identify allies because they may be helpful

A) ​when starting a discussion or exercise.
B) ​when role-playing to demonstrate an idea.
C) ​to pair with a member who is very upset.
D) ​all of the available choices.

Question 27

In order for co-leading to be successful,the authors state that co-leaders must​

A) like each other.​
B) ​work as a team.
C) ​be secure in their position in the group.
D) ​all of the choices

Question 28

The leader may use his or her eyes to do each of the following EXCEPT​

A) ​cut members off.
B) ​link members together.
C) ​scan the group for nonverbal cues.
D) ​encourage members to speak to each other.

Question 29

The leader can set a positive tone for a group by being enthusiastic and drawing out members,cutting off hostile or negative interactions,and focusing on interesting topics.​

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of co-leading? ​

A) ​It requires less planning
B) ​It is easier than leading alone
C) ​It provides members with different points of view
D) ​It gives leaders a chance to get feedback from other leaders

Question 31

"Reflecting" content or feeling is a skill limited to individual counseling and,if used in a group setting,my get the members bogged down.​

Question 32

Which of the models of co-leadership assumes that co-leaders are committed to discussing goals and activities for each session?​

A) Shared leading​
B) ​Alternate leading
C) ​Apprentice model
D) ​All of the choices

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader?​

A) ​Active listening
B) ​Trust fall
C) ​Reflection
D) ​Summarizing

Question 34

Leader self-disclosure can be used in group for all of the following reasons EXCEPT to​

A) ​work on personal issues.
B) ​model appropriate sharing.
C) ​demonstrate how to take risks.
D) ​encourage members to share personally.

Question 35

​Summarizing can be used as a technique in all of the following situations EXCEPT

A) ​introducing a new topic.
B) ​reviewing the previous session.
C) ​highlighting the most relevant points a member has made.
D) ​tightening the focus of the discussion that has had overlapping points.

Question 36

​Which of the models of co-leadership discussed requires that co-leaders carefully listen to each other and follow each other's nonverbal cues?

A) ​Shared leading
B) ​Alternate leading
C) ​Apprentice model
D) ​All of the choices

Question 37

The authors recommend that co-leaders use care not to echo each other's words when using which model of co-leadership?​

A) ​Shared leading
B) ​Alternate leading
C) ​Apprentice model
D) ​None of the choices

Question 38

Reflection of content or feeling in a group setting may be used to​

A) ​energize the members in the group.
B) ​provide a model for self-disclosure.
C) ​get other members to like one member.
D) ​help a member become more aware of what he or she is saying.

Question 39

A leader can use his or her voice to​

A) ​energize group members.
B) ​put members at ease.
C) ​pace the group.
D) ​all of the available choices.

Question 40

Clarifying rambling or confusing comments made by a member can be done using each of the following techniques EXCEPT​

A) ​asking questions.
B) ​reflecting what the member said.
C) ​using other members to restate the member's point.
D) ​mini-lecturing.

Question 41

When using co-leaders in a group,it is best that the leaders don't plan in advance because such planning can interfere with the natural flow of the group experience.​

Question 42

Describe one model of co-leadership that is discussed in the text.​

Question 43

It is best for the leader not to share any information about herself in order to avoid the members becoming too familiar with her.​

Question 44

When two leaders are co-leading a group,it is especially important that they sit next to each other so that they can communicate quickly should the group need a new direction.​

Question 45

Briefly describe a primary technique a leader may use to change the pace of a group.​

Question 46

Explain how a leader can use non-verbal signals to energize a group.​

Question 47

In order to avoid interfering with the members developing their own individual styles for communicating and problem solving,it is important for the group leader to refrain from modeling behavior for the members while leading the group.​

Question 48

Problems with co-leading a group arise mainly with differences with attitude,style,and goals of the leaders.​

Question 49

In general,when the leader uses his eyes to scan the group,he is more likely to have a better sense as to how members are responding to what's happening,​

Question 50

How can a leader set a positive tone for the group?​

Question 51

Choose four basic skills useful to group leaders and briefly describe how you might use each to your advantage when leading a group of interest to you.​

Question 52

It is a very good practice for co-leaders using the "shared" model,that is where they work together as a smooth team,to echo each other's words so the major points of their work get reinforced for the members.​

Question 53

The authors suggest that,overall,it is much easier for a group leader to lead a group by herself than to try to work with a co-leader.​

Question 54

Why is it important for the leader to identify allies within the group?​

Question 55

Briefly describe the value of "cutting-off" a member who has rambled or gotten away from the particular topic the group is focused on.​

Question 56

How can a group leader use skills such as encouragement and support to help members to deal with the anxiety of beginning a new group?​

Question 57

"Linking",in group dynamics,is the process of connecting people by identifying common ideas,experiences,or concerns in order to facilitate bonding among group members.​

Question 58

​Explain how leader self-disclosure may be beneficial and when it could be detrimental to group members.