Among Glasser's four criteria for effective reality therapy group leaders, which is NOT one?

• A. Mental strength
• B. Emotionally involved and supportive
• C. Easily persuaded by members
• D. Responsible and able to fulfill their own needs

Answer: (C)

The key idea is what qualities a reality therapy group leader must bring to stay effective. Glasser emphasizes that such a leader should be mentally strong, emotionally involved and supportive, and responsible enough to meet their own needs. Mental strength helps the leader stay steady, maintain boundaries, and keep the group focused on making constructive choices. Being emotionally involved and supportive creates trust and warmth, which makes group members feel safe to explore their behaviors and take responsibility for change. Being responsible and able to fulfill one’s own needs ensures the leader models personal accountability and doesn’t rely on the group for emotional support, maintaining clear boundaries and professional integrity.

Easily persuaded by members would undercut these aims by allowing the group to dictate the leader’s direction, diminishing the leader’s ability to guide the process, challenge unhelpful behavior, and encourage responsible choices.