Deck 6: Basic Skills for Group Leaders

Question 1

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
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.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

Answer 2

reflect

Question 3

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
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.

Answer 3

F or B

Question 4

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 5

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
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 6

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 7

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 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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 choicesabove

Question 11

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 12

An effective group leader will ________skills and behaviors he would like group members to demonstrate.

Question 13

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 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 choicesabove

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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 _________________________.Member of a group who are cooperative and committed and can help further the purpose of the group are sometimes referred to as ________________by the authors.

Question 18

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
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 19

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

Question 20

MATCHING: For each of the situations described below, indicate the most appropriate skill for a leader to use in that situation from the choices available. You may use a choice more than once.
Choices:
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 21

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 22

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

Question 23

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 choicesabove.

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader?
A. Active listening
B. Trust fall
C. Reflection
D. Summarizing

Question 31

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

Question 32

1. 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 choicesabove.

Question 33

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

Question 34

0. 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.