Question 1

Perhaps the best way to avoid a malpractice suit is

Accepted Answer

A)  promising the client that the group will help him to be successful in accomplishing all of his goals. 
B)  guaranteeing confidentiality 
C)  using group exercises that are not grounded in a rationale 
D)  having a sincere interest in doing what is going to benefit the client 
E)  to avoid mentioning potential risks of group work 
A)  promising the client that the group will help him to be successful in accomplishing all of his goals. 
B)  guaranteeing confidentiality 
C)  using group exercises that are not grounded in a rationale 
D)  having a sincere interest in doing what is going to benefit the client 
E)  to avoid mentioning potential risks of group work

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it applies to resistance during the initial stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance is generally not common during the initial stage of a group, since members are quite willing to get personally involved quickly. 
B)  Cultural factors may influence clients' readiness to participate in a group 
C)  Some initial resistance is to be expected in the early stage, even if people are eager to join in. 
D)  Because resistance often arises from fearful expectations, identifying and discussing these fears will benefit the whole group. 
A)  Resistance is generally not common during the initial stage of a group, since members are quite willing to get personally involved quickly. 
B)  Cultural factors may influence clients' readiness to participate in a group 
C)  Some initial resistance is to be expected in the early stage, even if people are eager to join in. 
D)  Because resistance often arises from fearful expectations, identifying and discussing these fears will benefit the whole group.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of group counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  It focuses on a particular type of problem. 
B)  It can be carried out in institutional settings. 
C)  Group members often determine the focus. 
D)  It deals with treatment of psychotic disorders. 
A)  It focuses on a particular type of problem. 
B)  It can be carried out in institutional settings. 
C)  Group members often determine the focus. 
D)  It deals with treatment of psychotic disorders.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about member self-disclo-sure is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group members deepen their self-knowledge through the process of disclosing themselves to others 
B)  True self-disclosure involves revealing ongoing persistent reactions, but not personal concerns 
C)  It is essential for members to let others know who they are 
D)  Members are more likely to be misunderstood if they do not make themselves known 
A)  Group members deepen their self-knowledge through the process of disclosing themselves to others 
B)  True self-disclosure involves revealing ongoing persistent reactions, but not personal concerns 
C)  It is essential for members to let others know who they are 
D)  Members are more likely to be misunderstood if they do not make themselves known

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT typically a co-leadership issue at the working stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion of techniques 
B)  bringing closure to the group's experience 
C)  evaluation of the group 
D)  theoretical orientations 
A)  discussion of techniques 
B)  bringing closure to the group's experience 
C)  evaluation of the group 
D)  theoretical orientations

Question 6

If you were going to design a specific type of group with older adults, where would you begin?  Mention some of the steps you would take in drafting a group proposal.

Accepted Answer

Designing a specific type of group for o

Question 7

What are a few specific attitudes and skills you deem most essential of leaders who facilitate groups with older adults?

Accepted Answer

A few specific attitudes and skills that

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT supported by research on pre--group preparation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepared members tend to engage more readily in inter-personal discussions. 
B)  Prepared members develop a greater degree of cohesive-ness. 
C)  Successful group preparation is based primarily on a be-havioral component (modeling). 
D)  Pre-group preparation facilitates a member's progress in a therapy group. 
A)  Prepared members tend to engage more readily in inter-personal discussions. 
B)  Prepared members develop a greater degree of cohesive-ness. 
C)  Successful group preparation is based primarily on a be-havioral component (modeling). 
D)  Pre-group preparation facilitates a member's progress in a therapy group.

Question 9

What personal and professional qualities do you deem most important for those who lead a group with children?

Accepted Answer

The most important personal and professi

Question 10

Which of the following techniques is NOT associated with the psychoanalytic approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining the analytic framework 
B)  free association 
C)  dream analysis 
D)  paradoxical interventions 
A)  maintaining the analytic framework 
B)  free association 
C)  dream analysis 
D)  paradoxical interventions

Question 11

How could you combine a psychoeducational focus and an interpersonal, process-oriented focus into a group for adults?

Accepted Answer

Combining a psychoeducational focus with

Question 12

The therapeutic factor in groups that is demonstrated by the listening and involvement of others is

Accepted Answer

A)  caring 
B)  intimacy 
C)  power 
D)  hope 
A)  caring 
B)  intimacy 
C)  power 
D)  hope

Question 13

Identify five topics that could be effectively addressed in a group format within a school setting.

Accepted Answer

1. Bullying prevention and intervention:

Question 14

All of the following statements about cohesion are true EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  it can be strengthened by accepting and working through conflict. 
B)  it is related to the degree of attractiveness of the group. 
C)  it can be increased by forcing all members to become active participants. 
D)  it can be established and increased when the leadership role is shared by all group members 
A)  it can be strengthened by accepting and working through conflict. 
B)  it is related to the degree of attractiveness of the group. 
C)  it can be increased by forcing all members to become active participants. 
D)  it can be established and increased when the leadership role is shared by all group members

Question 15

According to research, three constructs capture the essence of the therapeutic relationship in group treatment. They include all of the following EXCEPT :

Accepted Answer

A)  confrontation 
B)  cohesion 
C)  alliances 
D)  group climate 
A)  confrontation 
B)  cohesion 
C)  alliances 
D)  group climate

Question 16

Which of the following is true of counseling groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are never highly structured. 
B)  They are aimed at curing personality problems. 
C)  They focus on interpersonal relations among the mem-bers. 
D)  They require diagnosis for the members. 
A)  They are never highly structured. 
B)  They are aimed at curing personality problems. 
C)  They focus on interpersonal relations among the mem-bers. 
D)  They require diagnosis for the members.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a working group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interactions are honest and spontaneous 
B)  All members are equally ready and willing to work on intensely personal concerns 
C)  Cohesion is high 
D)  Feedback is given freely. 
A)  Interactions are honest and spontaneous 
B)  All members are equally ready and willing to work on intensely personal concerns 
C)  Cohesion is high 
D)  Feedback is given freely.

Question 18

Psychoeducational groups are designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  foster accomplishment of identified work goals. 
B)  help members go through difficult life transitions. 
C)  remediate in-depth psychological problems. 
D)  provide members with targeted education on a variety of psychological issues or informational deficits. 
A)  foster accomplishment of identified work goals. 
B)  help members go through difficult life transitions. 
C)  remediate in-depth psychological problems. 
D)  provide members with targeted education on a variety of psychological issues or informational deficits.

Question 19

What are some guidelines and special considerations that are most important in doing groups with members with substance use disorders?

Accepted Answer

When working with groups that include me

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the problem behavior of  dependency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent persons are helped by being given the pity they so desperately need 
B)  It can be manifested by "playing helpless." 
C)  It can be manifested by the "Yes, but" style of interac-tion 
D)  Leaders sometimes foster dependency in their clients. 
A)  Dependent persons are helped by being given the pity they so desperately need 
B)  It can be manifested by "playing helpless." 
C)  It can be manifested by the "Yes, but" style of interac-tion 
D)  Leaders sometimes foster dependency in their clients.

Perhaps the best way to avoid a malpractice suit is

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it applies to resistance during the initial stage?

Which of the following is NOT true of group counseling?

Which of the following statements about member self-disclo-sure is inaccurate?

Which of the following is NOT typically a co-leadership issue at the working stage?

If you were going to design a specific type of group with older adults, where would you begin? Mention some of the steps you would take in drafting a group proposal.

What are a few specific attitudes and skills you deem most essential of leaders who facilitate groups with older adults?

Which of the following is NOT supported by research on pre--group preparation?

What personal and professional qualities do you deem most important for those who lead a group with children?

Which of the following techniques is NOT associated with the psychoanalytic approach?

How could you combine a psychoeducational focus and an interpersonal, process-oriented focus into a group for adults?

The therapeutic factor in groups that is demonstrated by the listening and involvement of others is

Identify five topics that could be effectively addressed in a group format within a school setting.

All of the following statements about cohesion are true EXCEPT :

According to research, three constructs capture the essence of the therapeutic relationship in group treatment. They include all of the following EXCEPT :

Which of the following is true of counseling groups?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a working group?

Psychoeducational groups are designed to

What are some guidelines and special considerations that are most important in doing groups with members with substance use disorders?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the problem behavior of dependency?

An Introduction to Group Work a Multicultural Perspective

The Group Counselor

Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling

Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

Forming a Group

Initial Stage of a Group

Transition Stage of a Group

Working Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

Groups in School Settings

Groups in Community Settings

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Exam 12: Final Examination

Perhaps the best way to avoid a malpractice suit is

Which of the following statements is NOT true as it applies to resistance during the initial stage?

Which of the following is NOT true of group counseling?

Which of the following statements about member self-disclo-sure is inaccurate?

Which of the following is NOT typically a co-leadership issue at the working stage?

If you were going to design a specific type of group with older adults, where would you begin? Mention some of the steps you would take in drafting a group proposal.

What are a few specific attitudes and skills you deem most essential of leaders who facilitate groups with older adults?

Which of the following is NOT supported by research on pre--group preparation?

What personal and professional qualities do you deem most important for those who lead a group with children?

Which of the following techniques is NOT associated with the psychoanalytic approach?

How could you combine a psychoeducational focus and an interpersonal, process-oriented focus into a group for adults?

The therapeutic factor in groups that is demonstrated by the listening and involvement of others is

Identify five topics that could be effectively addressed in a group format within a school setting.

All of the following statements about cohesion are true EXCEPT :

According to research, three constructs capture the essence of the therapeutic relationship in group treatment. They include all of the following EXCEPT :

Which of the following is true of counseling groups?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a working group?

Psychoeducational groups are designed to

What are some guidelines and special considerations that are most important in doing groups with members with substance use disorders?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the problem behavior of dependency?

An Introduction to Group Work a Multicultural Perspective

The Group Counselor

Ethical and Legal Issues in Group Counseling

Theories and Techniques of Group Counseling

Forming a Group

Initial Stage of a Group

Transition Stage of a Group

Working Stage of a Group

Final Stage of a Group

Groups in School Settings

Groups in Community Settings

Filters