Question 1

Approximately, how many substance abuse treatment programs offer group counseling as a treatment option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost 95% 
B)  Almost 75% 
C)  Between 50 and 65% 
D)  100% 
A)  Almost 95% 
B)  Almost 75% 
C)  Between 50 and 65% 
D)  100%

Question 2

The only group format used among addiction groups are counseling/psychotherapy groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In terms of imparting information, the ___________ of advice is rarely useful but the ________ is beneficial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Content; process 
B)  Process; content 
C)  Delivery; Process 
D)  Content; delivery 
A)  Content; process 
B)  Process; content 
C)  Delivery; Process 
D)  Content; delivery

Question 4

The use of group work to treat addictions in the U.S. began in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1941 
B)  1990 
C)  1965 
D)  1908 
A)  1941 
B)  1990 
C)  1965 
D)  1908

Question 5

_____________ are the relationships among the group members and leader.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group process 
B)  Group cohesion 
C)  Therapeutic alliance 
D)  Group alliance 
A)  Group process 
B)  Group cohesion 
C)  Therapeutic alliance 
D)  Group alliance

Question 6

Group work refers to treatment including couples or families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the five stages of the group? List the stages and provide a brief description of each.

Accepted Answer

(1) Forming: members become acquainted w

Question 8

During group, Carlos was told that he often interrupts others or talks over them when he gets excited about a topic. This is an example of what therapeutic factor in group work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group 
B)  Development of socializing techniques 
C)  Imitative behavior 
D)  Interpersonal learning 
A)  Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group 
B)  Development of socializing techniques 
C)  Imitative behavior 
D)  Interpersonal learning

Question 9

What are the therapeutic factors outlined by Yalom and Leszcz (2005) that account for the effectiveness of group work?

Accepted Answer

Instillation of hope, universality, impa

Question 10

What is an unwritten code of behavioral rules that guide the interaction of the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules 
B)  Norms 
C)  Ethical guidelines 
D)  Laws 
A)  Rules 
B)  Norms 
C)  Ethical guidelines 
D)  Laws

Question 11

_____________ is the working relationship between the group leader and group member.

Accepted Answer

A)  Therapeutic alliance 
B)  Sponsorship 
C)  Group cohesion 
D)  Group process 
A)  Therapeutic alliance 
B)  Sponsorship 
C)  Group cohesion 
D)  Group process

Question 12

What are the strengths and weaknesses of group work in addictions treatment?

Accepted Answer

Strengths: Cost-effective; members get a

Question 13

One of the reasons group work is often used in addictions treatment is because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most widely available 
B)  It is effective 
C)  It is cost-effective 
D)  It is cost-effective and effective 
A)  It is the most widely available 
B)  It is effective 
C)  It is cost-effective 
D)  It is cost-effective and effective

Question 14

What group format uses specific interventions to address personal and interpersonal problems in addictions groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychotherapy 
B)  Minnesota Model 
C)  Psychoeducation 
D)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
A)  Psychotherapy 
B)  Minnesota Model 
C)  Psychoeducation 
D)  Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 15

Group treatment is synonymous with mutual help offered in 12-step meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which treatment approach generally includes the process of the group leader describing a skill and how it is useful, demonstrating the skill to the group, having the members try out the skill and receive feedback, and have homework assigned related to the new skill learned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive-behavioral 
B)  Motivational interviewing 
C)  Interpersonal process 
D)  Rational emotive 
A)  Cognitive-behavioral 
B)  Motivational interviewing 
C)  Interpersonal process 
D)  Rational emotive

Question 17

What group format focuses on prevention of substance use and addiction issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relapse prevention 
B)  Termination 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Psychoeducation 
A)  Relapse prevention 
B)  Termination 
C)  Psychotherapy 
D)  Psychoeducation

Question 18

What is defined as the emotional discharge of members in the presence of the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group cohesiveness 
B)  Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group 
C)  Existentialism 
D)  Catharsis 
A)  Group cohesiveness 
B)  Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group 
C)  Existentialism 
D)  Catharsis

Question 19

What is the most common form of treatment for addictions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual therapy 
B)  Group work 
C)  Family therapy 
D)  Cognitive behavioral therapy 
A)  Individual therapy 
B)  Group work 
C)  Family therapy 
D)  Cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 20

Typically, mutual and self-help groups are used in conjunction with formal treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Approximately, how many substance abuse treatment programs offer group counseling as a treatment option?

The only group format used among addiction groups are counseling/psychotherapy groups.

In terms of imparting information, the ___ of advice is rarely useful but the is beneficial.

The use of group work to treat addictions in the U.S. began in:

_____________ are the relationships among the group members and leader.

Group work refers to treatment including couples or families.

What are the five stages of the group? List the stages and provide a brief description of each.

During group, Carlos was told that he often interrupts others or talks over them when he gets excited about a topic. This is an example of what therapeutic factor in group work?

What are the therapeutic factors outlined by Yalom and Leszcz (2005) that account for the effectiveness of group work?

What is an unwritten code of behavioral rules that guide the interaction of the group?

_____________ is the working relationship between the group leader and group member.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of group work in addictions treatment?

One of the reasons group work is often used in addictions treatment is because:

What group format uses specific interventions to address personal and interpersonal problems in addictions groups?

Group treatment is synonymous with mutual help offered in 12-step meetings.

Which treatment approach generally includes the process of the group leader describing a skill and how it is useful, demonstrating the skill to the group, having the members try out the skill and receive feedback, and have homework assigned related to the new skill learned?

What group format focuses on prevention of substance use and addiction issues?

What is defined as the emotional discharge of members in the presence of the group?

What is the most common form of treatment for addictions?

Typically, mutual and self-help groups are used in conjunction with formal treatment.

From Treatment Lore to Theory Application

Historical Perspectives and the Moral Model

Biological Theory-Genetics and Brain Chemistry

Psychoanalytic Theory of Addiction

Self-Psychology Theory

A Developmental Approach to Addiction Theory and Treatment

Attachment Theory

Sociological Theory

Family Systems Theory

Transtheoretical Model for Change

Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence

Harm Reduction

Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Twelve-Step Facilitation

Constructivist Approaches to Addiction Counseling

Behavioral Addictions

Approaches to Relapse Prevention

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Exam 17: Theory and Practice of Group Work With Addictions

Approximately, how many substance abuse treatment programs offer group counseling as a treatment option?

The only group format used among addiction groups are counseling/psychotherapy groups.

In terms of imparting information, the ___________ of advice is rarely useful but the ________ is beneficial.

The use of group work to treat addictions in the U.S. began in:

_____________ are the relationships among the group members and leader.

Group work refers to treatment including couples or families.

What are the five stages of the group? List the stages and provide a brief description of each.

During group, Carlos was told that he often interrupts others or talks over them when he gets excited about a topic. This is an example of what therapeutic factor in group work?

What are the therapeutic factors outlined by Yalom and Leszcz (2005) that account for the effectiveness of group work?

What is an unwritten code of behavioral rules that guide the interaction of the group?

_____________ is the working relationship between the group leader and group member.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of group work in addictions treatment?

One of the reasons group work is often used in addictions treatment is because:

What group format uses specific interventions to address personal and interpersonal problems in addictions groups?

Group treatment is synonymous with mutual help offered in 12-step meetings.

Which treatment approach generally includes the process of the group leader describing a skill and how it is useful, demonstrating the skill to the group, having the members try out the skill and receive feedback, and have homework assigned related to the new skill learned?

What group format focuses on prevention of substance use and addiction issues?

What is defined as the emotional discharge of members in the presence of the group?

What is the most common form of treatment for addictions?

Typically, mutual and self-help groups are used in conjunction with formal treatment.

From Treatment Lore to Theory Application

Historical Perspectives and the Moral Model

Biological Theory-Genetics and Brain Chemistry

Psychoanalytic Theory of Addiction

Self-Psychology Theory

A Developmental Approach to Addiction Theory and Treatment

Attachment Theory

Sociological Theory

Family Systems Theory

Transtheoretical Model for Change

Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence

Harm Reduction

Cognitive Behavioral Approaches to Addiction Treatment

Twelve-Step Facilitation

Constructivist Approaches to Addiction Counseling

Behavioral Addictions

Approaches to Relapse Prevention

Filters

In terms of imparting information, the ___ of advice is rarely useful but the is beneficial.