Deck 9: Rounds-Dyads

Question 1

When members are bored,confused,or resentful of what they may think is a gimmick activity,the leader has ____________________ rounds.​

Answer 1

​ overused

Question 2

Rounds can be used to​

A) ​summarize a session.
B) ​locate energy in a group.
C) ​deepen the intensity of a session.
D) ​do all of the available choices.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is FALSE about the use of rounds?​

A) ​They locate energy in the group
B) ​They are a great way to kill time
C) ​They aid members in getting to know one another
D) ​They help members to learn about one another

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Rounds should be used to get members focused and _______________,not just to fill time.​

Question 5

Choices:
​
A.Building trust
B.Changing the format
C.Drawing out
D.Finishing a topic
E.Involving members
F.Processing exercises
G.Warming up members​
After watching a film,the leader asks members to give a word or phrase that describes their reaction.​

Question 6

Choices:
​
A.Building trust
B.Changing the format
C.Drawing out
D.Finishing a topic
E.Involving members
F.Processing exercises
G.Warming up members​
One person has been talking for a while about how his parents' divorce is affecting him.The leader has noticed that some members no longer seem to be paying attention.The leader asks each member to comment briefly in a word or phrase about how their parents' divorce is affecting them.​

Question 7

A round as an activity in the first session of a group can be used to help the leader gather ______________________.​

Question 8

Choices:
​
A.Building trust
B.Changing the format
C.Drawing out
D.Finishing a topic
E.Involving members
F.Processing exercises
G.Warming up members​
Shortly before the group is schedule to end for the day,the leader asks members to pair up and spend five minutes talking about what stood out to them from the session.​

Question 9

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to _______________ ____________ a member.​

Question 10

If one member has been talking on a topic awhile,the leader might use a round to ___________________________.​

Question 11

If a leader wants to connect group members so more points of view can be shared,forming ____________________,instead of dyads,may be very va

Question 12

The leader may choose to select who will pair together in a dyad to facilitate the process or because he has a particular ______________ in mind.​

Question 13

It is best to skip a _________________member when using a round.​

Question 14

Dyads are NOT recommended for members who are ​

A) ​mandated to attend the group.
B) ​afraid to talk in a large group.
C) ​completing an exercise.
D) ​warmed up and ready to share thoughts on an issue.

Question 15

When setting up a round,the leader needs to do each of the following EXCEPT​

A) ​get it started as quickly as possible.
B) ​treat it like any other activity and use it carefully.
C) ​specify the kind of round members are responding do.
D) ​introduce it so that members understand the activity.

Question 16

Choices:
​
A.Building trust
B.Changing the format
C.Drawing out
D.Finishing a topic
E.Involving members
F.Processing exercises
G.Warming up members​
One member has not said much during the session.The leader starts a round with the person next to that member so that she will be the last to comment.After she comments,the leader prompts her to say a little more.​

Question 17

Choices:
​
A.Building trust
B.Changing the format
C.Drawing out
D.Finishing a topic
E.Involving members
F.Processing exercises
G.Warming up members​
Members have been shifting in their seats and are becoming restless.The leader puts them into dyads so they can talk with one another.​

Question 18

In the beginning of a group,the leader can use dyads as a warm-up exercise to build ____________________.​

Question 19

Rounds​

A) ​can be used to cut members off.
B) ​make members feel uncomfortable.
C) ​should only be used to warm up or to close a group.
D) ​give group leaders very little useful information about individual members.

Question 20

One of the most useful purposes of pairing members in dyads early in a group is to help build __________________________________.​

Question 21

When conducting rounds,it is a good practice to vary the starting point of the round so that different members get to speak first and last.​

Question 22

​When beginning a round,it is best to start with a member who tends to be neutral or positive about the group experience than a member the leader knows has negative feelings.

Question 23

It is often an excellent idea to use several rounds one after another to build members' interest,especially if the leader has no other plan in mind.​

Question 24

When doing a round as a technique to encourage members to talk,it's best to insist each member say something,even if only a single word.​

Question 25

Dyads can be an excellent way to change the format of a group.​

Question 26

Dyads can be a very useful technique when the leader wishes to provide a chance for two group members to spend time talking to one another.​

Question 27

​When the leader is pressed for time,dyads can be an excellent way to end a topic because this gives all the members a chance to talk.

Question 28

Dyads are never used as a technique for developing the comfort level among members.​

Question 29

A leader may pair members together in a dyad for which of the following reasons?​

A) ​They have something in common
B) ​They are uncomfortable with one another
C) ​They hold different opinions about a topic
D) ​Any of the available choices

Question 30

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should ​

A) ​make sure members stay on task.
B) ​participate with members,if needed.
C) ​let people talk as much as they need to.
D) ​avoid pairing certain members with one another.

Question 31

To facilitate the pairing of members in dyads ​

A) members can choose with whom they will work.​
B) ​the leader can choose who will pair together.
C) ​members can pair with the person next to them.
D) ​all of the available choices.

Question 32

When closing a session,the leader wants to give each member a chance to talk in depth about what occurred in group.The BEST way to do this is to ask members to​

A) ​comment in a round.
B) ​talk with a neighbor about their thoughts.
C) ​rate the power of the session on a scale of 1-10.
D) ​share a word or phrase that captures what stands out to them.

Question 33

Topics such as sex,marital problems,or fears often can be shared more easily in a dyad (a pair)than in a large group.​

Question 34

Which of the following is TRUE with regard to the length of time that should be allowed for a dyad?​

A) ​Dyads can last anywhere from 2 to 10 minutes
B) ​Leaders should tell members in advance how long a dyad will last
C) ​Both choices are true
D) ​Neither choice is true

Question 35

Both dyads and rounds are helpful to accomplish each of the following EXCEPT to​

A) ​draw out quiet members.
B) ​give "air time" to a negative member.
C) ​get certain members together.
D) ​build cohesion and trust among members.

Question 36

When pairing up members,it is sometimes helpful to the leader and more comfortable for the members if they choose each other.​

Question 37

All of the following are true with regard to dyads EXCEPT ​

A) ​Members may be more comfortable sharing in a dyad than with the entire group
B) ​Dyads should not be used to change the format of the group
C) ​Dyads can be used to warm a group up and add energy
D) ​Dyads can provide the leader with time to think

Question 38

When pairing members up,the leader should take a good deal of time explaining her rationale for this procedure to insure that no member feels slighted.​

Question 39

If a member shares strong emotional material during a round,it is best if the leader ignores this so that the remainder of the round is not disrupted.​

Question 40

The leader wants each member to be brief and specific about how comfortable he or she feels in group.The BEST way to do this is to ask members to​

A) ​comment in a round.
B) ​talk with a neighbor about their thoughts.
C) ​rate how their comfort level on a scale of 1-10.
D) ​share a word or phrase that captures their comfort level.

Question 41

Allowing members to choose whomever they wish to be with in a dyad is never a good idea because members will usually choose their friends as partners.​

Question 42

When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?​

Question 43

When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?​

Question 44

What things should the leader consider before letting members choose a dyad partner?​

Question 45

Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?​

Question 46

Why is the designated word or phrase round particularly useful in counseling and therapy groups?​