A Group Is in the Working Phase,and One Member States,"That

question 8

Multiple Choice

A group is in the working phase,and one member states,"That is the stupidest thing I've ever heard.I have never been in a group like this.Everyone is just whining and telling everyone else what to do when they have no clue,and people just sit there and take it.This is a waste of time." Which response by the group leader would be most therapeutic?

• A) Meet privately with the member outside of group to discuss her anger.
• B) Advise all that hostility is inappropriate and remove her if it continues.
• C) Keep the focus on the hostile member so they can exhaust their anger.
• D) Remember that angry members feel others are weak compared to themselves.

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