BAS Group Dynamics and Facilitation 3

Question 1

A supervisor facilitating group supervision observes that staff consistently agree with each other to avoid conflict, even when plans have obvious flaws. This pattern most closely resembles:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Answer

Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony overrides realistic appraisal of alternatives, leading to poor decisions unchallenged by the group.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most appropriate role for a BAS supervisor acting as a group facilitator?

Accepted Answer

Remain neutral, manage process, and help the group achieve its goals

Answer

A facilitator's role is to manage group process neutrally without advocating for outcomes, enabling the group to reach its own effective decisions.

Question 3

During a team meeting, a staff member makes an inaccurate claim about a client's behavior. The supervisor should:

Accepted Answer

Gently redirect with accurate information and use it as a teaching moment

Answer

Supervisors should address inaccuracies respectfully and use them as group learning opportunities while maintaining psychological safety.

Question 4

Which stage of Tuckman's group development model is characterized by increased cohesion, established norms, and productive collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Norming

Answer

During the norming stage, the group establishes shared norms and roles, and members develop trust and cohesion that enables productive work.

Question 5

A supervisor uses anonymous written submissions before a group meeting to collect independent opinions on a complex clinical decision. This technique is known as:

Accepted Answer

Delphi method

Answer

The Delphi method collects anonymous expert opinions through iterative rounds, reducing social influence and anchoring bias in group decisions.

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

BAS Group Dynamics and Facilitation 3