Question 1

Compare and contrast open-enrollment groups and closed-enrollment groups as models of group therapy.

Accepted Answer

--Open-enrollment groups allow individual members to join and leave, and as a result typically include members at various stages of improvement, which provides models for new clients to follow.
--closed-enrollment groups feature clients who all start and finish therapy together. Stability of membership is greater, which can enhance cohesiveness.

Question 2

In group therapy, the term "social microcosm" refers to the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  group members often establish friendships and romantic relationships outside of the therapy setting. 
B)  group members often have isolated lives and have allowed their social contacts to become infrequent, and these tendencies contribute to their psychological problems. 
C)  the problems of most group members stem from antisocial tendencies, the exploration of which requires recollections from early childhood. 
D)  the relationship tendencies that characterize clients' problematic relationships in their personal lives will also characterize the relationships they form with fellow group members. 
A)  group members often establish friendships and romantic relationships outside of the therapy setting. 
B)  group members often have isolated lives and have allowed their social contacts to become infrequent, and these tendencies contribute to their psychological problems. 
C)  the problems of most group members stem from antisocial tendencies, the exploration of which requires recollections from early childhood. 
D)  the relationship tendencies that characterize clients' problematic relationships in their personal lives will also characterize the relationships they form with fellow group members. D

Question 3

Which of the following is true regarding group therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extra-group socializing is encouraged by most group therapists. 
B)  Co-therapists must share identical therapy orientation in order to be effective. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Extra-group socializing is encouraged by most group therapists. 
B)  Co-therapists must share identical therapy orientation in order to be effective. 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above D

Question 4

A therapist frequently asks clients these questions: "Are your problems present every hour of every day? When they are not so bad, what have you done to make them better?" These questions suggest that this therapist is most likely following which approach to therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Solution-focused 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Interpersonal 
D)  Metacognitive 
A)  Solution-focused 
B)  Humanistic 
C)  Interpersonal 
D)  Metacognitive

Question 5

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

Accepted Answer

A)  Instillation of hope 
B)  Exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Instillation of hope 
B)  Exposure to anxiety-provoking stimuli 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

Regarding the causes of psychological problems, _________ therapists tend to endorse a linear model of causality, whereas _________ therapists tend to endorse a circular model of causality.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive; humanistic 
B)  family; individual 
C)  behavioral; cognitive 
D)  individual; family 
A)  cognitive; humanistic 
B)  family; individual 
C)  behavioral; cognitive 
D)  individual; family

Question 7

Irvin Yalom's approach to group psychotherapy has been labeled as

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  solution-focused. 
D)  narrative. 
A)  interpersonal. 
B)  behavioral. 
C)  solution-focused. 
D)  narrative.

Question 8

The ________ approach to psychotherapy has been adapted for use with groups of clients (rather than individual clients).

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  all of the above 
A)  behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  cognitive 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Although psychological symptoms may appear maladaptive, they are often in fact adaptive within the family environment of the individual. Family therapists refer to this idea as

Accepted Answer

A)  triangulation. 
B)  the social microcosm. 
C)  functionalism. 
D)  interpersonal learning. 
A)  triangulation. 
B)  the social microcosm. 
C)  functionalism. 
D)  interpersonal learning.

Question 10

The notions of family structure, subsystems, and boundaries are important components of the type of family therapy practiced by

Accepted Answer

A)  Salvador Minuchin. 
B)  Carl Rogers. 
C)  Steve deShazer and Insoo Kim Berg. 
D)  Irvin Yalom. 
A)  Salvador Minuchin. 
B)  Carl Rogers. 
C)  Steve deShazer and Insoo Kim Berg. 
D)  Irvin Yalom.

Question 11

________ has emerged as a leading figure in the interpersonal approach to group therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aaron Beck 
B)  Albert Ellis 
C)  Irvin Yalom 
D)  Donald Meichenbaum 
A)  Aaron Beck 
B)  Albert Ellis 
C)  Irvin Yalom 
D)  Donald Meichenbaum

Question 12

The Conflict Tactics Scale assesses

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  abuse and violence within families. 
C)  cognitive confrontation. 
D)  cognitive distortion. 
A)  depression. 
B)  abuse and violence within families. 
C)  cognitive confrontation. 
D)  cognitive distortion.

Question 13

Group therapists typically encourage clients toward examining

Accepted Answer

A)  here-and-now relationships with fellow group members. 
B)  illogical thoughts. 
C)  reinforcements and punishments that represent contingencies for specific observable behaviors. 
D)  the styles of parenting used by their parents. 
A)  here-and-now relationships with fellow group members. 
B)  illogical thoughts. 
C)  reinforcements and punishments that represent contingencies for specific observable behaviors. 
D)  the styles of parenting used by their parents.

Question 14

_________ plays the same role in group therapy that the therapeutic relationship/alliance plays in individual therapy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism 
B)  Group cohesiveness 
C)  Universality 
D)  Solution-talk 
A)  Altruism 
B)  Group cohesiveness 
C)  Universality 
D)  Solution-talk

Question 15

More than any other form of therapy, __________ therapy is characterized by a systems approach to understanding psychological problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Group 
B)  Family 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Cognitive 
A)  Group 
B)  Family 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Cognitive

Question 16

Exception questions, such as "When was this not a problem for you?" or "When was this not so bad?", and the formula-first session task, in which clients consider what aspects of their lives they want to remain the same, are important components of

Accepted Answer

A)  narrative therapy. 
B)  humanistic therapy. 
C)  solution-focused therapy. 
D)  structural family therapy. 
A)  narrative therapy. 
B)  humanistic therapy. 
C)  solution-focused therapy. 
D)  structural family therapy.

Question 17

Two parents in conflict with one another each make efforts to recruit their child to their side in order to support their position in the conflict. According to family therapists, this exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  an undifferentiated ego mass. 
B)  triangulation. 
C)  extra-group socializing. 
D)  linear causality. 
A)  an undifferentiated ego mass. 
B)  triangulation. 
C)  extra-group socializing. 
D)  linear causality.

Question 18

The Conflict Tactics Scale

Accepted Answer

A)  is a projective personality test for children. 
B)  is a neuropsychological screen. 
C)  includes questions about how individuals behave when disagreements arise. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  is a projective personality test for children. 
B)  is a neuropsychological screen. 
C)  includes questions about how individuals behave when disagreements arise. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

In group therapy, a client's experience that "we're all in the same boat" best describes the therapeutic factor labeled by Irvin Yalom as

Accepted Answer

A)  catharsis. 
B)  interpersonal learning. 
C)  imitative behavior. 
D)  universality. 
A)  catharsis. 
B)  interpersonal learning. 
C)  imitative behavior. 
D)  universality.

Question 20

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism 
B)  Universality 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Altruism 
B)  Universality 
C)  all of the above 
D)  none of the above

Compare and contrast open-enrollment groups and closed-enrollment groups as models of group therapy.

In group therapy, the term "social microcosm" refers to the idea that

Which of the following is true regarding group therapy?

A therapist frequently asks clients these questions: "Are your problems present every hour of every day? When they are not so bad, what have you done to make them better?" These questions suggest that this therapist is most likely following which approach to therapy?

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

Regarding the causes of psychological problems, _ therapists tend to endorse a linear model of causality, whereas _ therapists tend to endorse a circular model of causality.

Irvin Yalom's approach to group psychotherapy has been labeled as

The ________ approach to psychotherapy has been adapted for use with groups of clients (rather than individual clients).

Although psychological symptoms may appear maladaptive, they are often in fact adaptive within the family environment of the individual. Family therapists refer to this idea as

The notions of family structure, subsystems, and boundaries are important components of the type of family therapy practiced by

________ has emerged as a leading figure in the interpersonal approach to group therapy.

The Conflict Tactics Scale assesses

Group therapists typically encourage clients toward examining

_________ plays the same role in group therapy that the therapeutic relationship/alliance plays in individual therapy.

More than any other form of therapy, __________ therapy is characterized by a systems approach to understanding psychological problems.

Exception questions, such as "When was this not a problem for you?" or "When was this not so bad?", and the formula-first session task, in which clients consider what aspects of their lives they want to remain the same, are important components of

Two parents in conflict with one another each make efforts to recruit their child to their side in order to support their position in the conflict. According to family therapists, this exemplifies

The Conflict Tactics Scale

In group therapy, a client's experience that "we're all in the same boat" best describes the therapeutic factor labeled by Irvin Yalom as

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

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In Touch With the Gods: Apollos Oracle at Delphi

Dionysus: Rooted in Earth and Ecstasy

Land of No Return: The Gloomy Kingdom of Hades

Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself

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Compare and contrast open-enrollment groups and closed-enrollment groups as models of group therapy.

In group therapy, the term "social microcosm" refers to the idea that

Which of the following is true regarding group therapy?

A therapist frequently asks clients these questions: "Are your problems present every hour of every day? When they are not so bad, what have you done to make them better?" These questions suggest that this therapist is most likely following which approach to therapy?

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

Regarding the causes of psychological problems, _________ therapists tend to endorse a linear model of causality, whereas _________ therapists tend to endorse a circular model of causality.

Irvin Yalom's approach to group psychotherapy has been labeled as

The ________ approach to psychotherapy has been adapted for use with groups of clients (rather than individual clients).

Although psychological symptoms may appear maladaptive, they are often in fact adaptive within the family environment of the individual. Family therapists refer to this idea as

The notions of family structure, subsystems, and boundaries are important components of the type of family therapy practiced by

________ has emerged as a leading figure in the interpersonal approach to group therapy.

The Conflict Tactics Scale assesses

Group therapists typically encourage clients toward examining

_________ plays the same role in group therapy that the therapeutic relationship/alliance plays in individual therapy.

More than any other form of therapy, __________ therapy is characterized by a systems approach to understanding psychological problems.

Exception questions, such as "When was this not a problem for you?" or "When was this not so bad?", and the formula-first session task, in which clients consider what aspects of their lives they want to remain the same, are important components of

Two parents in conflict with one another each make efforts to recruit their child to their side in order to support their position in the conflict. According to family therapists, this exemplifies

The Conflict Tactics Scale

In group therapy, a client's experience that "we're all in the same boat" best describes the therapeutic factor labeled by Irvin Yalom as

_________ is one of the eleven therapeutic factors for group psychotherapy according to Irvin Yalom.

Introduction to Greek Myth

Ways of Interpreting Myth

In the Beginning: Hesiods Creation Story

Alienation of the Human and Divine: Prometheus, Fire, and Pandora

The Divine Woman in Greek Mythology

The Olympian Family of Zeus: Sharing Rule of the Universe

In Touch With the Gods: Apollos Oracle at Delphi

Dionysus: Rooted in Earth and Ecstasy

Land of No Return: The Gloomy Kingdom of Hades

Heroes of Myth: Man Divided Against Himself

Heroines of Myth: Women in Many Roles

Heroes at War: The Troy Saga

A Different Kind of Hero: The Quest of Odysseus

Myth and the Tragic Vision in the Theater of Dionysus: Euripides Bacchae

The House of Atreus: Aeschyluss Oresteia

A Different Perspective on Tragedy: Euripides Medea

The Roman Vision: Greek Myths and Roman Realities

Virgils Roman Epic: The Aeneid

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Regarding the causes of psychological problems, _ therapists tend to endorse a linear model of causality, whereas _ therapists tend to endorse a circular model of causality.