A group leader who asks each group member to recapitulate what he or she has learned during a given session is promoting

• A. Clarification, the act of making certain that the leader and the group truly understand the key factors related to what a member is attempting to communicate.
• B. Blocking, the act of putting a halt to a group member's actions that might have a negative impact on other group members.
• C. Summarization, the act of briefly stating what has transpired or discussed.
• D. Linking, the act of pointing out similarities between clients.

Answer: (C)

Summarization is the act of briefly restating what has transpired or discussed. When a group leader asks each member to recapitulate what they have learned during a session, it reinforces the takeaways, helps ensure everyone is on the same page, and creates a clear, concise closing that supports retention and sets the stage for the next session. This focus on a compact recap distinguishes it from clarification, which aims to ensure understanding of specific points in more depth, and from blocking, which involves stopping a behavior, or linking, which highlights connections between clients.