The nurse–therapist who is leading a support group has emphasized a free-flowing, hands-off style of leadership in which the members determine the flow and content of each meeting. How best may the therapist's leadership be described?
A) Autocratic
B) Democratic
C) Laissez-faire
D) Pragmatic
Ans: C
Laissez-faire group leaders allow much freedom in the group setting. Autocratic group leaders generally do not encourage active participation or interaction among group members. Such leaders maintain authority and control over group members. Democratic group leaders encourage active participation, value the input and feedback of group members, and promote cohesiveness among the group members.
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