BAS Group Dynamics and Facilitation 5

Question 1

A supervisor notices that during group supervision, staff members self-censor concerns about a colleague's clinical work to avoid seeming disloyal. This is most likely a symptom of:

Accepted Answer

Groupthink and self-censorship

Answer

Groupthink produces self-censorship where members suppress doubts to preserve group harmony, which can allow serious clinical errors to go unaddressed.

Question 2

When facilitating group problem-solving, which of the following best describes the 'nominal group technique'?

Accepted Answer

Silent individual idea generation followed by round-robin sharing and structured voting

Answer

The nominal group technique structures participation through silent individual generation, sequential sharing without criticism, clarification, and ranked voting.

Question 3

A supervisor is facilitating a team that has entered the 'performing' stage. Which leadership approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Delegative, empowering the team with autonomy while remaining available for support

Answer

At the performing stage, teams are competent and self-directing, so a delegative approach that grants autonomy while offering support is most effective.

Question 4

A BAS supervisor facilitating a group debrief after a critical incident wants to ensure all perspectives are heard. Which technique is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use structured reflection prompts with equal speaking time for each participant

Answer

Structured reflection with equal participation ensures diverse perspectives are captured and prevents dominant voices from shaping a single narrative.

Question 5

Which of the following describes 'distributed leadership' in a supervision group context?

Accepted Answer

Sharing leadership functions across group members based on expertise and context

Answer

Distributed leadership allows different members to take leadership roles based on relevant expertise, increasing engagement and leveraging diverse competencies.

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

(BAS) Behavior Analyst Supervisor Practice Test

BAS Group Dynamics and Facilitation 5