Group Counseling Strategies and Skills

8th Edition Jacobs Test Bank

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1. When the leader directs the behaviors, discussion, or attention of the group members by using a specific activity, it is
a/an ________________________.
ANSWER: exercise
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2. According to Jacobs, Masson, and Harvill, the most helpful and important component of any exercise is
_______________________.
ANSWER: processing
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3. In a ____________ ________________ exercise, the leader has members form a physical representation of their family
as they see them now, or when they were growing up.
ANSWER: family sculpture
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4. According to the authors, ____________________ exercises are among the most versatile and useful exercise types.
ANSWER: written
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5. Exercises designed to give members the opportunity to hear what others think of them, such as strength bombardment,
first impressions, or wishes are _________________________exercises.
ANSWER: feedback
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6. Because groups involve sharing, the amount of _______________ members have in one another is a group dynamic the
leader must access.
ANSWER: trust
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7. Any leader using an exercise where _______________is involved must consider the appropriateness and comfort of all
group members.
ANSWER: touch, physical contact
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8. Written exercises are useful in getting ___________________ members to share in the group.
ANSWER: quiet or shy
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9. A movement exercise that involves members walking to either side of the room is often used to help them explore their
_______________.
ANSWER: values
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10. When using an exercise that involves members having to rely upon one another for their physical and/or emotional
safety, the leader must be aware of the level of ______________ among the members.
ANSWER: trust
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Choices of names of exercises:

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A. Arts and crafts
B. Common reading
C. Creative props
D. Experiential
E. Fantasy
F. Moral dilemma
G. Movement
H. Touching

11. A story is read to members and each has to decide how he/she would handle the situation.
ANSWER: f
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12. Members lightly put their hands on each others’ shoulders to covey positive energy to one another.
ANSWER: h
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13. Activities are done on an outdoor course made of ropes.

ANSWER: d
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14. When directing members to think about the amount of fun in their lives, the leader sets a small chair in the middle of
the circle to focus the discussion.
ANSWER: c
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15. The leader directs members to imagine themselves as a common object in the room and asks what life would be like if
they were that object.
ANSWER: e
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16. It is important for the beginning leader to adapt exercises to all of the following EXCEPT the
a. needs of the group.
b. age level of members.
c. sophistication of the members.
d. cultural background of the leader.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: 219

17. Which of the following is NOT a reason given by the authors for using exercises in a group?
a. Providing fun
b. Deepening the group’s focus
c. Testing members’ boundaries
d. Increasing members’ comfort level
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 220

18. Which of the following is NOT an important consideration when using touching exercises?
a. Giving an option of non-participation
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 b. Assessing the comfort level of members
c. Asking members to state specific objections
d. Explaining how the exercise will be conducted
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 244

19. Which of the following is TRUE about the use of fantasy exercises in groups?
a. Asking members to close their eyes is unethical.
b. Members may get in touch with unconscious pain.
c. The use of fantasy exercises is “fluff” and should be avoided.
d. Fantasy exercises do not allow members to make connections to their daily lives.
ANSWER: b
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20. Feedback exercises may be most valuable when

a. trust is low among members.
b. a negative member needs to be “put in her place.”
c. one member wants to know what others think of him.
d. members are allowed to say whatever they want to each other.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 239

21. Which of the following is NOT true of experiential exercises?

a. They provide equal benefit for all members.
b. They are often active and challenging by nature.
c. They generate interest and energy for members.
d. They give members a new and different experience.
ANSWER: a
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22. Directing members to create a collage by cutting out pictures, words, or phrases from a magazine that best describe
them is an example of using ______________________ in group.
a. Fantasy
b. Arts and crafts
c. Creative props
d. Family sculpture
ANSWER: b
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23. The use of which of the following exercises is the most likely to build trust among members?
a. Rounds
b. Fantasy
c. Creative props
d. Common reading
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: 233

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24. Movement exercises might NOT be recommended for _____________________.
a. Teens
b. Adults
c. Children
d. The elderly
ANSWER: d
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25. Asking members to position themselves somewhere between two walls in the room that represent their level of
comfort in the group in an example of conducting a _________________ exercise.
a. Trust
b. Movement
c. Group decision
d. Moral dilemma
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: 229

26. During this exercise, members are given a written list of 15 to 20 descriptive words and are directed to pick 3 to 5
words that describe the member who is receiving feedback.
a. Adjective checklist
b. Talk about the members
c. Strength bombardment
d. Metaphorical Feedback
ANSWER: a
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27. All of the following represent reasons for group leaders to use exercises EXCEPT
a. To generate interest and energy
b. To deepen the group’s focus
c. To keep members from arguing
d. To provide information
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: 220

28. Fantasy exercises are most often used in growth and therapy groups.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 237

29. In addition to being a experiential exercise, arts and crafts exercises can serve as a projective technique by which
members get more in touch with their feelings.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 236

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30. An exercise involving a moral dilemma, such as a conflict between stealing food and remaining hungry, may be
helpful for members wishing to explore their value systems.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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31. Under no circumstances is it appropriate for members of a group to have physical contact with one another.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 244

32. Group decision exercises can be used to explore how well people in a group work together and have a cooperative
attitude.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 243

33. Feedback exercises are especially useful with members who are not very open to hearing what others think of them.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 239

34. A leader must never allow a member to not participate in an exercise for fear of losing control over the group.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 242

35. The use of diaries or journals in a group provide a chance for members to write down thoughts and feelings they may
not feel comfortable sharing with others.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 226

36. Exercises should never be used for fun in a group.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 220

37. As a leader develops a plan for a particular session, it is important that she gives thought to one or more exercises that
will be helpful in making the group go well.
a. True
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 b. False
ANSWER: True
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38. The following is a good definition of the term “exercise” when used in the context of group leadership: “When the
leader directs the behaviors, discussion, or attention of the group members by using a specific activity, it is an exercise.”
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
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39. “Arts and crafts” are generally used in a fun or playful context and should never be used as a serious group exercise.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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40. Any leader using any exercise where touching is going to be involved must consider the appropriateness for and
comfort of the members in both touching and being touched.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 244

41. How can exercises provide opportunities for experiential learning?

ANSWER: Exercises that use movement or role-play get members actively involved in exploring their issues and
generating solutions to their problems. By experiencing the situation in a different way, members may
gain new insights and ways of thinking about their situation that they hadn’t previously considered.
REFERENCES: 222

42. What are the pros and cons of using written exercises in groups?
ANSWER: The pros of using written exercises are that it gives members time to think through their answers while
writing and prevents them from feeling “on the spot” when sharing. Some potential cons are that
members with lower literacy levels, such as children or adults who cannot read, may have difficulty
processing the information and providing a written response to the activity. Also, it may take more time,
in general, for members to think through their answers and respond.
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43. Why is it important for leaders to adapt exercises according to the age level, cultural background, or level of
sophistication of group members?
ANSWER: For exercises to be helpful and effective, they must be able to be understood by members and fit with the
purpose of the group. When members are not able to understand the purpose of the exercise due to their
age or level of sophistication, meaningful insight, awareness, or understanding is lost. Leaders should
also consider a member’s cultural background and whether or not an exercise is appropriate for members
based on this so that they, too, benefit from the exercise.
REFERENCES: 219

44. Give examples of exercises that might be helpful to evaluate member progress in group.
ANSWER: (Answers may vary. Some samples are provided.) Scaling in a 1-10 round could be helpful for members
in evaluating their own progress before and after a skill was learned or how helpful the group was to
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 them. In dyads and triads, members may disclose what they have done to be successful or what about the
group was helpful to them. The use of feedback might be helpful for a member who is ready and willing
to hear comments from fellow members and/or the leader. Written exercises may be helpful for members
to receive feedback from the leader or for members to record what they remember about a session or the
group (a sign of learning). Movement or sculpture exercises could be used for members to self-evaluate
their progress in and/or attitude towards the group.
REFERENCES: 229

45. Discuss why using an exercise in the beginning phase of the group session might be helpful for members and the
leader.
ANSWER: Using an exercise in the beginning gets members focused, provides opportunities for members to share,
discuss, and connect with one another, and gives leaders a chance to collect useful information that may
inform the direction of the session (i.e., a plan may be abandoned if the leader discovers that a member is
in crisis during an opening round).
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46. What are the benefits of using dyads in group?

ANSWER: Dyads give group members a chance to (1) interact with one other individual, (2) practice a skill, or (3)
do an activity that calls for two people to interact in some prescribed manner. They are beneficial to
draw out group members who are reluctant to share with the entire group. Dyads can also be used to
shift or deepen the group’s focus.
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