Deck 9: Rounds and Dyads

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

goal (purpose, objective)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

information

Question 3

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
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
_____1. After watching a film, the leader asks
members to give a word or phrase that
describes their reaction.

Answer 3

F

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
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

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 8

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.

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
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 13

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

Question 14

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
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 15

A leader who intentionally ends a round on a member to focus more on that member is using the round to __________ _______a member.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

MATCHING: Match the group situation described below with the most appropriate reason that the leader would use a round or dyad in that situation from the choices available using the letters for each choice.
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 20

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

Question 21

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 22

Why is it a mistake to overuse rounds?

Question 23

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

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

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 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

When might using rounds be more advantageous than using dyads?

Question 30

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 31

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

Question 32

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 33

When might using dyads be more advantageous than using rounds?