Deck 4: Planning

Question 1

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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

Answer 2

​personal interview

Question 3

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

Answer 3

​time of day

Question 4

Choices:
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A.Beginning/warm-up
B.Middle/working
C.Closing
The leader asks members what stood out to them about the session.​

Question 5

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

Question 6

Choices:
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A.Beginning/warm-up
B.Middle/working
C.Closing
​The leader gives a mini-lecture about the day's topic and facilitates discussion by asking relevant questions.

Question 7

​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 8

Choices:
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A.Beginning/warm-up
B.Middle/working
C.Closing
Members are focusing intensely on the group's purpose.​

Question 9

​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 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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 14

Exercises used in the first session 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 is going to be

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

Choices:
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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

Because not everyone is appropriate for every group,the authors indicate that pre-group _________________ is essential.​

Question 19

Choices:
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A.Beginning/warm-up
B.Middle/working
C.Closing
Members are sharing information about what they will do differently next week.​

Question 20

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

Question 21

"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 22

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

Question 23

​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 choices.

Question 24

​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 participants.
D) ​when she should involve other members in working with one member.

Question 25

It is usually best to let "the clock" end a group rather than trying to guide the members to a closing,especially when the session has been an interesting one.​

Question 26

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

Question 27

If the leader were planning a group for the unemployed,it would not be beneficial to place college-educated individuals and high school dropouts in the same group because their needs would differ.

Question 28

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

Question 29

​A common mistake is planning warm-up or introductory activities that last too long.

Question 30

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 31

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

Question 32

Progress reports are helpful both for the member who shares and for the rest of the members who hear how others are using what they learn in the group.​

Question 33

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 34

What points might a counselor argue in order to convince a supervisor that screening members would be helpful to the success of a group?​

Question 35

If the leader gives appropriate thought to planning a group session,there should be no reason to have a "back-up" plan available.​

Question 36

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

Question 37

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 38

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

Question 39

When trust among members in a group is low it is best if the leader plans a lot of activities that involve personal sharing so that members get to know each other better.​

Question 40

When leading a session,it is sometimes necessary to be flexible and deviate from a plan when it is clear that members are not benefiting from it.​

Question 41

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 42

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 43

What steps are involved in pre-group planning?​