Deck 13: Theoretically-Based Models Used Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic tenet of Adlerian psychology?

A) Importance of a healthy lifestyle
B) Childhood conflicts with parents cause distress during adulthood
C) The holistic nature of people
D) The ability to choose from a variety of behaviors after weighing consequences

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Understanding a(n) _____________ is accomplished by learning how he operates within a social context.

A) personal issue
B) unresolved issue
C) individual
D) leader

Answer 2

C

Question 3

During the first phase of Adlerian therapy,___________ and ___________ are emphasized.

A) cooperation; mutual respect
B) understanding; unconditional regard
C) goals; direction
D) humor; catharsis

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The "empty chair" technique is used in a(n) _______ group?

A) Gestalt
B) task
C) Adlerian
D) All of the above

Question 5

Social interest is central to ________ theory?

A) Gestalt
B) Adlerian
C) psychodynamic
D) behavioral

Question 6

The basic goal in a(n) _________ group is to help members engage in new, productive behaviors that enable them to achieve present goals.

A) self-help
B) rational emotive behavior therapy
C) Adlerian
D) reality therapy

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a role and function of a Gestalt group leader?

A) Make group members responsible for their own behavior.
B) Emphasize that the group leader is an expert in helping and communicating.
C) Emphasize the past interactions of the group members.
D) Facilitate a safe climate where members can take risks.

Question 8

Gestalt groups use all of the following techniques EXCEPT

A) shaping.
B) empty chair.
C) changing questions into statements.
D) discussing internal dialogue.

Question 9

Adlerian group leaders should

A) be directive.
B) be collaborative.
C) not self-disclose.
D) be judgmental.

Question 10

Which of the following is a behavioral technique?

A) Positive reinforcement
B) Contract
C) Behavioral rehearsal
D) All of the above.

Question 11

Ellis noted that group therapy had which of the following advantages?

A) Group members help dispute irrational beliefs.
B) Group members can collectively suggest better homework assignments.
C) Problems are more easily assessed and addressed in a group setting.
D) All of the above.

Question 12

A leader of a rational emotive behavior therapy group can be described as

A) very passive in the process.
B) very active in the process.
C) relating closely to members.
D) None of the above.

Question 13

A method used in rational emotive behavior therapy is

A) assertiveness training.
B) role playing.
C) behavioral rehearsal.
D) All of the above.

Question 14

A reality therapy group leader

A) is distant.
B) is passive.
C) establishes rapport.
D) acts as a moral expert.

Question 15

Describe the techniques that Gestalt therapists use in group settings.

Question 16

Explain the basic tenets of Adlerian theory as applied to group work.

Question 17

Describe the behavioral techniques that can be used in group settings.

Question 18

Explain how self-help groups differ from other types of groups.

Question 19

Describe the stages of psychodrama group therapy.

Question 20

Describe the behavioral techniques employed in group therapy.

Question 21

List and describe the three types of rational emotive behavior therapy groups. What is the main goal of REBT?

Question 22

Describe one technique from the cognitive, emotive, and behavioral technique categories and describe how it would be used in a group setting.

Question 23

Explain the stages of reality therapy groups.

Question 24

Describe techniques often used in self-help groups.