Deck 4: Planning

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT essential to pre group planning?

A) Determining when the group will meet
B) Determining who the members should be
C) Determining who should choose the rules for the group
D) Determining how many sessions the group will meet

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Leaders who rigidly follow their plan, even when their plan is not working, demonstrate lack of __________________.

Answer 2

flexibility

Question 3

During the ___________________stage, the leader attempts to get a sense of the members' energy and interest levels.

Answer 3

warm-up or beginning

Question 4

According to the authors, the best group screening method is the _______ _______________.

Question 5

Which of the following is the LEAST important consideration during the working phase of a group?

A) How members interact with one another
B) How members respond to the chosen activities
C) How closely the leader sticks to his or her plan
D) How the leader is feeling during the group session

Question 6

Exercises used in the first session Introduction exercises serve all of the following purposes EXCEPT?

A) Setting a positive tone for the group
B) Focusing in on the content of the group
C) Getting members acquainted with one another
D) Determining how successful the overall group first session is going to be

Question 7

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
A. Beginning/warm-up
B. Middle/working
C. Closing
Members are focusing intensely on the group's
purpose.

Question 8

Which of the following is important to consider when planning the first session of a group?

A) Having a dynamic opening
B) Explaining the process by which members were screened into the group
C) Discussing rules the group should follow
D) Planning to allow a great deal of time for members to discuss their own issues

Question 9

Which of the following represents a mistake in the closing stage of a group?

A) Ending the group abruptly because time has run out
B) Conducting a round to determine what members will remember from group
C) Having members comment to the person next to them
D) Asking members what they will do differently in the next week

Question 10

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
A. Beginning/warm-up
B. Middle/working
C. Closing
0 The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day's topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.

Question 11

Many groups are unsuccessful due to too little emphasis on ___________________.

Question 12

When selecting activities for a group of members who are educationally disadvantaged, the leader should be sensitive to the possibility of limitations regarding how well members can _____________ and ???????????????????????_______________.

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE about member screening?

A) Screening should only be used prior to beginning the group
B) Any potential member can be helped to fit into the group over time
C) Screening should always be done, regardless of the type of group being led
D) It is okay to allow other professionals to screen potential members into the group

Question 14

BecauseSince not everyone is appropriate for every group, the authors indicate that pre-group ____________is essential.

Question 15

Because members are becoming acquainted with one another, the _______phase may need to be longer in the first session.

Question 16

Two factors important to consider when determining when a group will meet, especially in a school or residential setting, are frequency of meetings and ______________.

Question 17

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
A. Beginning/warm-up
B. Middle/working
C. Closing
The leader conducts a round where members tell their name
and share what they hope to gain from the group.

Question 18

All of the following are appropriate ways to begin a session EXCEPT?

A) Reviewing the previous session
B) Using a round to quickly check-in with members
C) Having a new member introduce himself to the group
D) Allowing one member to talk through most of the warm-up time

Question 19

"Big picture" planning may involve

A) deciding upon member screening procedures.
B) thinking about all of the topics to be covered in group.
C) choosing the time of day for meetings.
D) determining which group rules are most relevant.

Question 20

MATCHING: Match the situations described in the statements numbered below with the available choices for stages of a group.
Choices:
A. Beginning/warm-up
B. Middle/working
C. Closing
9 Members are sharing information about what they
will do differently next week.

Question 21

25. Why is it good to have a back-up plan for a group session?

Question 22

Because members of a counseling or therapy group are usually in some emotional distress, it is best to simply let their concerns guide the direction of the group rather than having exercises or other activities planned to help members express their feelings.

Question 23

All of the following activities would be appropriate for the first group session EXCEPT

A) Setting a positive tone
B) Asking members to share a lot of deep, personal information
C) Clarifying the purpose of the group
D) Helping members get over initial uneasiness about the group

Question 24

When considering "big picture" planning for an anger management group, list four or five issues you might want to address and WHY each might be important.

Question 25

Why is planning too many exercises for a session a leadership mistake?

Question 26

When planning, a group leader should consider

A) how ready he/she is to lead a group of that type and composition.
B) what kind of insurance members have.
C) the number of groups in which members have been participantss in.
D) when she should involve other members in working with one member.

Question 27

When using a personal interview or a written questionnaire to screen members for a counseling group, discuss several questions you might ask to help with your planning.

Question 28

How is planning for a first session different than planning for a middle or closing session?

Question 29

Planning a group session involves

A) deciding on topics
B) deciding on group activities.
C) delegating an approximate amount of time for each activity.
D) all of the available choicesabove.

Question 30

What steps are involved in pre-group planning?

Question 31

The smart leader can never have too many activities planned, especially if she feels the members might not talk.

Question 32

How can planning for the energy level of the beginning phase of group be helpful?

Question 33

A mistake that leaders may make when planning a session is

A) varying the format of activities across the session.
B) estimating how much time to spend warming-up the members.
C) planning to conduct a deep feedback exercise in the beginning stage of group.
D) discussing the session's purpose at the very beginning of a group session.

Question 34

Which of the following represents a mistake in group planning?

A) Failing to plan the group
B) Over planning the group
C) Using exercises that are inappropriate for the group
D) All of the available choices above