What guides the facilitator choices regarding content and focus ...

[jeatrice]

What guides the facilitator choices regarding content and focus of questions?

Question 2

Which of the following describes how soluble fiber in the diet may lower blood cholesterol levels?
 a. Soluble fiber binds cholesterol in the colon and carries it out of the body with feces.
  b. Soluble fiber binds cholesterol in the small intestine and carries it out of the body in urine.
  c. Soluble fiber digests cholesterol in the colon.
  d. Soluble fiber sends a signal to the liver to produce less cholesterol.

[janeli1]

Answer to Question 1

Facilitators choose the content and the focus of a question by evaluating what is needed to move the discussion forward. For example if the group is stuck because they do not have adequate knowledge, the need is for questions that seek facts or clarification of concepts. If the discussion appears disjointed, a process question may be in order asking participants to choose a solution, predict what will happen, or to compare and contrast two situations. If a need to address emotions arises, affective questions can be used probing for opinions, feelings, attitudes, or beliefs. Behavior questions are useful if a plan of action is under discussion while several members have indicated they are not ready for that step. If that is the case, the focus of questions should be on the application of new knowledge, what they learned from past experiences, or how they can solve a problem. Table 10.2 provides examples of categories of questions with examples of application for specific group situations. Questions that put individuals on the spot by asking for justification for their actions or identifying blame are not likely to promote positive group dynamics.

Answer to Question 2

a

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