Question 1

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below.
Closing formats:
-In this form of closing, a volunteer captures the
important points of the session and allows others
to fill in anything that was missed.
A)Dyads
B)Leader summary
C)Member summary
D)Round
E)Written reaction

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

If a member states that she has some unresolved issues from the session, the leader can do which of the following?
A) Carry the topic into the next session
B) Meet with the member individually after the session
C) Ask other members if they would stay to work on the issue
D) All of the available choices

Accepted Answer

Each of the options provided (A, B, and C) are viable strategies for a leader to address unresolved issues from a session. Carrying the topic into the next session allows for further exploration with the entire group. Meeting with the member individually offers a private space to delve deeper into personal concerns. Asking other members to stay and work on the issue can foster group cohesion and provide multiple perspectives on the problem.

Question 3

The authors define the closing ________as the last session of the group, or the last few sessions, depending on the kind of group.

Accepted Answer

stage

Question 4

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below.
Closing formats:
-Using this format for closing gives members who
are not comfortable sharing much verbally
the opportunity to bring closure to the session.
A)Dyads
B)Leader summary
C)Member summary
D)Round
E)Written reaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match...

Question 5

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below.
Closing formats:
-The leader wants to elicit brief comments from the
members to hear from each one before closing the
session.
A)Dyads
B)Leader summary
C)Member summary
D)Round
E)Written reaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match...

Question 6

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below.
Closing formats:
-When reviewing the salient points of the session this
way, some members may feel hurt or resentful that their
points were not mentioned.
A)Dyads
B)Leader summary
C)Member summary
D)Round
E)Written reaction

Accepted Answer

A leader summary would be the best choice in this situation where salient points of the session need to be reviewed.

Answer: E 
 A written reaction would be the best choice in this situation where some members may feel hurt or resentful, as it allows them the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and private manner.

Question 7

The leader can encourage members to think about goals and changes they might bring about in their lives as projected into the future by using the _______________ ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The leader can encourage members to think...

Question 8

A simple technique for the leader to use at the closing phase in order to get comments from each member about the session is the ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A simple technique for the leader to...

Question 9

Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate technique or exercise for closing a session?
A) Wishes
B) Drawing out
C) Tying together
D) Moral dilemma

Accepted Answer

Moral dilemma exercises can be emotionally loaded and may leave participants feeling unsettled. It is not appropriate to end a session on an emotionally challenging note. Instead, it is best to use techniques such as wishes, drawing out, or tying together to bring closure and leave participants feeling positive and supported.

Question 10

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below.
Closing formats:
-Time is running short and the session was powerful;
each member has shared deeply. The leader wants
everyone to be able to process the session before
closing but is also mindful of the time.
A)Dyads
B)Leader summary
C)Member summary
D)Round
E)Written reaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match...

Question 11

According to the authors, which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of the closing phase of a session?
A) To summarize the main points of the session
B) To review behavior change commitments made by members
C) To start a new topic that wasn't previously discussed in group
D) To check for unfinished or unresolved issues that members may have

Accepted Answer

The authors do not mention starting a new topic as a purpose or goal of the closing phase of a session. Instead, the focus is on summarizing main points, reviewing behavior change commitments, and checking for unresolved issues.

Question 12

The leader should handle criticism about a session without being ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The leader should handle criticism about a...

Question 13

To create a sense of interrelatedness among themes, issues, and personal experiences in the closing phase, the leader can use a technique mention called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To create a sense of interrelatedness among...

Question 14

The authors define the closing _______as the period of a session when the leader wraps things up until the next meeting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The authors define the closing _______as the...

Question 15

According to the authors, each of the following is a reason to focus on a new member during the closing phase of the member's first session EXCEPT to
A) give other members the chance to get to know the new member better.
B) let the member share what he or she has been thinking during the session.
C) decide whether or not the member is a fit for the group and should continue.
D) check in with the new member about how she or he is feeling about the group.

Accepted Answer

The article does suggest that focusing on a new member during the closing phase of their first session can help other members get to know them better, allow the new member to share their thoughts and feelings, and check in on how they are feeling about the group. However, the article does not suggest that this is the time to decide whether or not the new member is a fit for the group and should continue. This decision should be made by the group leader and/or the group as a whole after a few sessions have taken place.

Question 16

To help members to focus during a session review, a leader may wish to use a visual such as a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To help members to focus during a...

Question 17

Which is NOT true about the closing phase of a session?
A) Sharing during the closing phase can build group cohesion
B) The amount of time for closing should be the same for every group
C) It is important for the leader to hear from members who were quiet in group
D) The closing phase of a session is used to wrap things up until the next meeting

Accepted Answer

The amount of time for closing should not necessarily be the same for every group, as some groups may require more or less time for closing depending on their unique needs and dynamics.

Question 18

Members who will miss the closeness of the group and have trouble saying "good-bye" may be dealing with feelings of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members who will miss the closeness of...

Question 19

In the closing phase of a personal growth, counseling or therapy group, it is often important for the leader to have members share their ____________with the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the closing phase of a personal...

Question 20

Being a member of a group in which personal sharing occurs can create a sense of cohesion that may lead to _______feelings as the group comes to an end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Being a member of a group in...

Quiz 15: Closing a Session or Group

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below. Closing formats: -In this form of closing, a volunteer captures the important points of the session and allows others to fill in anything that was missed.

If a member states that she has some unresolved issues from the session, the leader can do which of the following?

The authors define the closing ________as the last session of the group, or the last few sessions, depending on the kind of group.

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below. Closing formats: -Using this format for closing gives members who are not comfortable sharing much verbally the opportunity to bring closure to the session.

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below. Closing formats: -The leader wants to elicit brief comments from the members to hear from each one before closing the session.

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below. Closing formats: -When reviewing the salient points of the session this way, some members may feel hurt or resentful that their points were not mentioned.

The leader can encourage members to think about goals and changes they might bring about in their lives as projected into the future by using the _ ______.

A simple technique for the leader to use at the closing phase in order to get comments from each member about the session is the ___________________.

Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate technique or exercise for closing a session?

MATCHING: From the closing formats listed, match each to the situations described below. Closing formats: -Time is running short and the session was powerful; each member has shared deeply. The leader wants everyone to be able to process the session before closing but is also mindful of the time.

According to the authors, which of the following is NOT a purpose or goal of the closing phase of a session?

The leader should handle criticism about a session without being ____________________.

To create a sense of interrelatedness among themes, issues, and personal experiences in the closing phase, the leader can use a technique mention called ____________________.

The authors define the closing _______as the period of a session when the leader wraps things up until the next meeting.

According to the authors, each of the following is a reason to focus on a new member during the closing phase of the member's first session EXCEPT to

To help members to focus during a session review, a leader may wish to use a visual such as a ____________________.

Which is NOT true about the closing phase of a session?

Members who will miss the closeness of the group and have trouble saying "good-bye" may be dealing with feelings of ____________________.

In the closing phase of a personal growth, counseling or therapy group, it is often important for the leader to have members share their ____________with the group.

Being a member of a group in which personal sharing occurs can create a sense of cohesion that may lead to _______feelings as the group comes to an end.