Deck 1: History and Rationale of Group Counseling

Question 1

For adolescents, groups are typically

A) uncomfortable and unusual
B) comfortable and reflect their typical social structure
C) scary and atypical
D) none of the above

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The group mirroring the adolescent's social world is an example of the group as a

A) reflective process
B) social experiment
C) binary representation
D) social microcosm

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Adolescence is desribed as a period of

A) transition
B) calm
C) constant conflict
D) none of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical theme in counseling groups with adolescents?

A) trust
B) identity issues
C) greed
D) dependence vs independence

Question 5

In psychoeducational groups with adolescents, what statement is most accurate regarding motivation.

A) Groups create motivation.
B) Groups facilitate and build on existing motivation.
C) Groups have no impact on motivation.
D) Adolescents are not motivated, so this is a non-issue.

Question 6

The text suggests

A) emphasizing structure over process
B) emphasizing parental authority
C) balancing structure and process
D) balancing interdependence and independence

Question 7

Pre-screening interviews should be used to

A) work through intial resistance
B) solve problems
C) guarantee safety
D) none of the above

Question 8

Which of the following interventions was recommended for use with adolescents?

A) dream work
B) strategy games
C) play therapy
D) role playing

Question 9

The preferred group size for adolescents is

A) 5-10 members
B) the size of their academic classes (around 25)
C) 2-3 members
D) irrelevant to the outcome or process of group

Question 10

Leaders in adolescent groups should

A) go slow
B) go fast
C) let the group fully dictate the speed and slow of the group
D) none of the above