Midterm

in the first stage of the here and now, the ___________ phase, the therapists task is to move the group into the here and now. Presence Activation Initial Beginning

Activation

5. Which of the following groups members emphasize the instillation of hope, imparting information, universality, altruism, and some aspects of group cohesiveness? A. Members of discharge planning groups in psychiatric hospitals B. Participants of occupational therapy groups C. Alcoholics Anonymous and Recovery, Inc D. Spousal abusers in psychoeducational group

Alcoholics Anonymous and Recovery, Inc

Conflicts with intimacy can be manifested in many different ways such as: Schizoid withdrawal Maladaptive self disclosure Unrealistic demands All of the above

All of the above

Universality is often a fundamental step in the therapy of clients burdened with: 1) Shame 2) Stigma 3) Self-blame 4) All of the above

All of the above

Engaged, cohesive therapeutic relationship is necessary in .... Few psychotherapies All psychotherapies Behaviorism Humanistic

All psychotherapies

2. Group-as-a-whole phenomena influences the clinical course of the group in several different ways. Which of the following is NOT a way it influences the course of the group? A. They can act in the service of the group B. Impede effective group therapy C. Allows group members to be more dependent upon each other D. None of the above

Allows group members to be more dependent upon each other

What is one of the nine major reasons that clients drop out of therapy? Denial Medical issues Problems with intimacy Occupation

Problems with intimacy

4. Which of the following terms describes the nature of a relationship between interactions between individuals/member and therapists? A. Process for psychotherapy B. Process focus C. Process commentary D. Process Oriented

Process for psychotherapy

The second phase of the here and now orientation is ? Guidance Retaliation Activation Process illumination

Process illumination

5. John has been attending several group counseling sessions, which he thoroughly enjoys. At the last meeting he disclosed his struggles with transvestism. Which of the following ways should the therapist try to help him disclose more information about his secret. A. Vertical Disclosure B. Metadisclosure C. Horizontal disclosure D. The client doesn't need to disclose anymore information

Horizontal disclosure

Group therapy is unique because: 1) It is less work for the clinician 2) It is the only therapy that offers clients the opportunity to be of benefit to others. 3) There are no benefits. 4) Every client participates.

It is the only therapy that offers clients the opportunity to be of benefit to others.

1. Who concluded that attachment behavior was necessary for survival and is intrinsically and genetically built in need for social systems or connection? A. John Bowlby B. William James C. Harry Stack Sullivan D. All of the Above

John bowlby

At the initial screening, clients who have one or more of which of the following characteristics are more likely to drop out of group counseling prematurely? Less positive emotion Confidence Security Understanding

Less positive emotion

1. ____________ can be defined by its rigidity, extremism, distortion, circularity, and its seeming inescapability. a. Maladaptive interpersonal behavior b. Contemporary psychotherapy c. Metadisclosure d. Relationship

Maladaptive interpersonal behavior

3. If therapists are to turn the social microcosm to therapeutic use, they must first learn to identify the group members' ___________________. a. Self-reinforcing loop b. Relational experience c. Recurrent maladaptive interpersonal patterns d. Contemporary psychotherapy

Recurrent maladaptive interpersonal patterns

1. The more therapy disconfirms the client's negative self-image through new ____________, the more effective therapy will be. a. Self-reinforcing loop b. Metadisclosure c. Here-and-now focus d. Relational experience

Relational experience

Which of the following is included in the three concepts of interpersonal learning? A. The group as a social microcosm B. Group cohesiveness C. Insightfullness D. None of the above

The group as a social microcosm

2. Transference is so powerful and so ubiquitous that what dictum is essential for the stability of every working group? A. The leader shall have no favorites B. Confronting group members lacking in participation C. The leader confront transference with every group member D. None of the above

The leader shall have no favorites

1. The accuracy with which variables can be measured is directly proportional to their what? Data Triviality Decrease Increase

Triviality

1. Which of the following characteristics must an authority figure in therapy possess to create a positive attachment to the client? A. Benevolent B. Supportive C. Enabler D. A & B

a & b

3. When the therapy group focus on the here and now, it increases in A. Effectiveness B. Power C. Self-Esteem D. Both A & B

a & b

Feedback from the group allows members to practice ________. A. Self-reflection B. Self-observation C. A & B D. None of the above

a & b

What is essential for the group to have when challenges arise during sessions? A. Early cohesion B. Engagement C. Interpersonal relationships D. A & B

a & b

Which of the following are beneficial to the group? A. Group members believe that each session is very important B. Members attend session frequently C. Members & Therapist self disclose D. Both A & B

a & b

3. Which of the following statements is NOT accurate in regards to transference? A. Attitudes toward the therapist are always transference based B. Transference distortions between group members can be worked out just as effectively as transference reactions to the therapist C. Transference has little influence on the nature of the group discourse D. A & C

a & c

According to research, what types of clients have better therapy outcomes? A. Those who were most attracted to the group B. Those who do not participate in group discussions C. Those who were rated most popular by group members D. A & C

a & c

What is likely to reflect a resistance to more intimate engagement in which the group members attempt to manage relationships rather than to connect? Silence Arguing Advice giving tension

advice giving

What is one of the great strengths of Alcohol Anonymous? 1) None of the leaders drink alcohol 2) No one shares their stories from past experiences 3) All leaders were alcoholics

all leaders were alcoholics

1. Research indicates that group therapy is superior to individual therapy. Which of the following indicates specific benefits from group therapy? A. Developing social support B. Reduces relapse for clients with substance use disorder C. Greater Empowerment and psychological well-being D. All of the above

all of the above

1. Which of the following is a group leader responsible for? A. Attending to gatekeeping B. Deter any forces that threaten the group C. Create a physical entity D. All of the above

all of the above

2. The great majority of clinicians do not select clients for group psychotherapy, instead they use the process of deselection. Which of the following statements is true regarding deselection? A. The approach seems harsh B. They determine certain ones that cannot work in a therapy group and accept all other clients C. Also called the exclusion criteria D. All of the above

all of the above

3. Which of the following issues can arise and impede effective group therapy? A. Group Flight B. Literal Flight C. Antitherapeutic group norms D. All of the above

all of the above

4. Interpersonal can be described and defined as being: A. The importance of interpersonal relationships B. The corrective emotional experience C. The group as a social microcosm D. All of the above

all of the above

4. Which of the following behaviors will result in interpersonal friction in the first few meetings. A. Individuals that are angry B. Individuals who are harshly judgmental C. Individuals who are grandly coquettish D. All of the Above

all of the above

According to the textbook, which of the following is considered a therapeutic factor in group therapy? A. Instillation of Hope B. Altruism C. Development of socializing techniques D. All of the above

all of the above

Didactic instruction has been employed in a variety of fashions in group therapy, including A. to transfer information B. alter sabotaging thought patterns C. structure the group D. all of the above

all of the above

For some clients, sheer exhortation or the willingness to change is not enough. Which of the following basic premises can be used when working with a client? A. Only I can change the world I have created for myself B. There is no danger in change. C. To attain what I want, I must change. D. I can change; I am potent. E. All of the above

all of the above

Group therapy is experienced at which level? A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal C. Intragroup D. All of the above

all of the above

Techniques of the therapist in respect to fundamental tasks include ________. A. Creation and maintenance of the group B. Building a group culture C. Activation and illumination of the here-and-now D. All of the above

all of the above

The basic posture of the therapist to a client must be one of... Concern Acceptance Empathy and genuineness All of the above

all of the above

The optimal procedural format in therapy is that the group be A. Unstructured B. Spontaneous C. Freely Interacting D. All of the above

all of the above

The therapist goal is to guide clients to a point were they accept which of the following basic premises: A. There is no danger in change B. I can change, I am potent C. To attain what I really want, I must change D. All of the above

all of the above

What are the basic roles the therapist may assume in a group? Technical expert Model setting participant All of the above None of the above

all of the above

Which of the following best describe the techniques of the therapist? A. Creation and maintenance of the group B. Building a group culture C. Activation and illumination of the here-and-now D. All of the above

all of the above

Which of the following is a trait of a highly cohesive group? A. Better overall outcome than groups with low espirit de corps B. Greater levels of self-disclosure C. Greater participation and attendance D. All of the above

all of the above

Engaged, cohesive therapeutic relationship is necessary in .... Few psychotherapies All psychotherapies Behaviorism Humanistic

all psychotherapies

Which therapeutic factor are least valued? A. Catharsis B. Self-understanding C. Altruism D. All valued equally

all valued equally

4. The primary factor where you gain through giving. Comes in the form of support, reassurance, acceptance, suggestions, insight. New members don't buy into it at first. a. Imitative behavior b. Imparting information c. Altruism d. Instillation of hope

altruism

4. _______ is a venerable therapeutic factor in other systems of healing. A. Heaven B. Altruism C. Universality D. Catharsis

altruism

Through the experience of which of the eleven primary factors of the therapeutic process do group members learn firsthand that they have obligations to those from whom they receive care? Universality Imitative behavior Catharsis Altruism

altruism

What is one of the primary factors of the therapeutic experience? 1) perception 2) enthusiasm 3) altruism

altruism

Research has shown that therapist should believe in? 1. believe in others 2. believe in clients 3. Believe in themselves 4. believe in other therapist

believe in themselves

What is it important for a therapist to do? 1) don't be believe in others 2) don't be empathetic 3) believe in themselves 4) don't help others

believe in themselves

2. Which of the following is NOT a motive behind curiosity and proclivity to explore the environment? A. Effectance B. Safety C. Belonging D. Pure Cognizance

belonging

5. Social learning is ... A. the development of basic social skills B. a therapeutic factor that operates in all therapy groups C. both A and B D. none

both A and B

What defines Interpersonal learning? 1. Simple 2. undefinable 3. Broad and complex therapeutic factor 4. very common

broad and complex therapeutic factor

3. ________ pathology is often hard for the individual to report because it is so well assimilated into the fabric of the self and outside of conscious and explicit awareness. A. Personal B. Character C. Negative D. None of the above

character

5. _______ groups have norms that encourage open expression of disagreement or conflict alongside support. A. Support B. Membership C. Attractive D. Cohesive

cohesive

The group therapy analogue to relationship in individual therapy is called A. Cohesiveness B. Altruism C. Universality D. Instillation of Hope

cohesiveness

The therapist must build a group with norms that permit ______ but only after firm foundations of safety and support have been established. A. disclosure B. absences C. silence D. conflict

conflict

What are the two major approaches seen in therapy groups? 1. consensual validation and increased therapist transparency 2. there is only 1 3. communication and listening 4. Both 1 & 3

consensual validation and increased therapist transparency

______ refers to the nature of the relationship between interacting individuals, both the members and the therapist. A. content B. process C. contact D. transference

contact

What is it useful to contrast present with? 1. fulfillment 2. past 3. future 4. content

content

In 1946 what did Franz Alexander used to describe the mechanism of psychoanalytic cure? 1. corrective emotional experience 2. Altruism 3. Universality 4. Imparting information

corrective emotional experience

According to the text, mental health professionals are often sorely lacking in the knowledge of: 1) Victimization 2) Cultural facts of life 3) Abuse and neglect 4) Psychosis

cultural facts of life

What is defined of cohesiveness? 1. not interacting with other group members 2. isolation 3. defined as the result of all the forces acting on all the members such that they remain in the group 4. group members are divided in sub groups

defined as the result of all the forces acting on all the members such that they remain in the group

Instead of selecting for group therapy what do a great deal of clinicians do to find members for the group? 1. give everyone a shot 2. deselect 3. randomly pick 4. take educated guesses

deselect

What is social isolation a risk factor for? 1. having a lot of friends 2. early mortality 3. never being dpressed 4. being very social

early mortality

5. Imitative behavior generally plays a more important role in the _________. A. Early Stages B. Middle Stages C. End Stages D. All of the Above

early stages

4. what is defined as our desire for mastery and power? Effectance Leadership Courage Management

effectance

3. What are three motives behind our curiosity and our proclivity to explore our environment? Confidence, safety, and intelligence effectance, safety, and pure cognizance pure cognizance, effectance, and desire age, sub-conscious, and safety

effectance, safety, and pure cognizance

The more important members consider the group, the more Effective it becomes Members attend Members feel as though it is no longer necessary Serious the conversation

effective it becomes

2. __________ is directly linked with hope and a sense of personal effectiveness. Emotional expression Body language High self esteem Age

emotional expression

Research evidence overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that successful therapy is mediated by a relationship characterized by... A.Trust B. Acceptance C. Empathic Understanding D. All of the above

empathic understanding

Self disclosure is _________ in the group therapeutic process. A. Unnecessary B. Essential C. Depends on the therapist D. Optional

essential

___________ factors are factors that relate to our mortality, life design, search for meaning, and isolation. A. Philosophy B. Religious C. Existential D. Metaphysical

existential

What type of tier is the first one? 1. experiencing one 2. family 3. group discussions 4. there isn't any

experiencing one

The interpersonal dynamics of group therapy can be best described as a secondary _______. A. Group B. Family C. Body D. Congregation

family

Family Reenactment is? 1. a therapeutic factor highly valued by many therapists 2. not important 3. not necessary 4. not valued by many therapist

family reenactment

When describing the mechanism of the psychoanalytic cure, ___________, introduced the concept of the "corrective emotional experience". Franz Alexander Sigmund Freud Ivan Pavlov William Wundt

franz alexander

What does good group therapy begin with? 1. bad clients 2. good clients 3. bad therapist 4. good therapist

good clients

2. Those who have a _____ sense of solidarity, of "we-ness", value the group more highly and will defend it against internal and external threats. A. Equal B. Lesser C. Greater D. None of the Above

greater

3. _______________ is not only a potent therapeutic force in its own right. It is a precondition for other therapeutic factors to function optimally. a. High group cohesion b. Group cohesiveness c. Cohesiveness d. Group therapist

group cohesiveness

What is a precondition for other therapeutic factors to function optimally? Related problems Proper facilitation Group cohesiveness Cooperation

group cohesiveness

A regression from the group's normal function: A. Group Flight B. Group Norm C. Group Fight D. Group Culture

group flight

________ is a regression from the group's normal functions. A countertransference B. group flight C. transgression D. overthinking

group flight

4. The premature expression of hostility before group cohesion has been established is a leading cause of __________________. a. Self-disclosure b. Group fragmentation c. Group cohesiveness d. High group cohesion

group fragmentation

If the therapist emphasizes his centrality how will it affect the group 1. group will become independent 2. group will not respond well 3. group will become more regressive and dependent 4. nothing will happen

group will become more regressive and dependent

_________ describes the phenomenon of deteriorating mental efficiency, reality testing, and moral judgement that results from group pressure. A. Thought speak B. Group dynamics C. Groupthink D. Alliance

groupthink

What does the majority of group therapist understand they must have emphasis on? 1. the here 2. here and now 3. now 4. anything besides the here and now

here and now

1. Several studies have demonstrated that a ___ expectation of help before the start of therapy is significantly correlated with a ___ therapy outcome. A. low, positive B. high, positive C. high, negative D. none of the above

high, positive

Which of the following is required to keep the client in therapy so that other therapeutic factors may take effect? Money Hope Assertiveness Contracts

hope

Existential or ________ is known as at the third force in American Psychology. A. Multiculturalism B. Behavioral D. Cognitive D. Humanistic

humanistic

Group therapy rates which therapeutic factor as the least helpful? A. Universality B. Imitative Behavior C. Altruism D. Guidance

imitative behavior

What type of role does Catharsis play in the therapeutic process? 1. not important 2. none 3. Important 4. most important role

important

_________ occurs when one discovers something important about one's self, including their behaviors, motivational systems, and unconscious thoughts. A. Reflection B. Observation C. Insight D. Testament

insight

3. Which therapeutic Factor is the most crucial in any psychotherapy? A.Universality B. Altruism C. Catharsis D.Instillation of Hope

instillation of hope

Psychiatric treatment should be directed towards the correction of ____________, thus enabling the individual to live a more abundant life and to participate collectively with others. Advice giving Interpersonal distortions Altruism Universality

interpersonal distortions

According to group member studies, the three most commonly chosen therapeutic factors are catharsis, self-understanding, and __________. A. Intrapersonal input B. Interpersonal input C. Intrapersonal output D. Interpersonal output

interpersonal input

The individual's learning how he or she is perceived by other people is defined as A. Existential factors B. Interpersonal Input C. Instillation of hope D.b Alturism

interpersonal input

When ranking the twelve general categories, which i ranked number one? A. Guidance B. Identification C. Cohesiveness D. Interpersonal input

interpersonal input

Which category is most important if we rank them? 1. Self-understanding 2. Family reenactment 3. interpersonal input 4. Alturism

interpersonal input

What's a reason for premature termination out of group therapy? 1. highly motivated 2. willing to listen 3. wants to participate 4. lower motivation

lower motivation

What was the reason Valerie(musician) sought therapy? 1. drug abuse 2. marital discord 3. loss of a family member 4. no reason

marital discord

Group members who have had plenty group therapy are _____ desirous of therapist self-disclosure than are inexperienced group. Less More Mixed None of the above

more

Transference distortions between group members can be worked with ______ effectively than transference reactions to the therapist. Less More Mixed None of the above

more

1. In _____________ groups, therapists may need to pay particular attention to the clinical factor of universality. a. Multicultural b. Flexibility c. Relationship d. Recovery

multicultural

2. Can the therapeutic factors function separately? A. Sometimes B. Always C. Never D. Depends on the situation

never

2. Which of the following is an unwritten code of behavioral rules that will guide the interaction of the group? A. Social rules B. Norms C. Rule violations D. All of the Above

norms

______ are shaped both by the expectations of the group members and by the behavior of the therapist. A. Basic tasks B. Norms C. Sessions D. Interventions

norms

Which of the following not one of the stages of process illumination? A. Clients must recognize what they are doing with other people B. They must transform intent to actions C. They must exercise the will to change D. They must decide whether they are satisfied with their habitual interpersonal style

They must transform intent to actions

1. Seating patterns often reveal some of the complex and powerful feelings toward the leader. Based on this statement, what type of client will sit directly opposite from you in order to watch you more closely? A. Dependent client B. Paranoid client C. Trustworthy client D. Reliable client

paranoid client

2. A ________occurs in an interpersonal situation when one person relates to another not on the basis of the realistic attributes of the other but on the basis of a personification existing chiefly in the former's own fantasy. A. Interpersonal distortions B. Cognitive disortions C. Transference distortions D. Parataxic distortion

parataxic distortion

3. In various groups, which of the following in NOT the most important for an individual's developmental sequence? A. Membership B. Popularity C. Acceptance D. Approval

popularity

Name a factor responsible for attainment of popularity in therapy groups? 1. previous self disclosure 2. no factors involved 3. social media 4. netflix

previous self disclosure

Effective use of the here-and-now focus requires two steps: experience in here-and-now (or activation) and __________. A. redirecting B. focus on content C. progress assessments D. process illumination

process illumination

What is a part of the second phase of the here and now orientation? 1. group therapy 2. assimilation 3. isolation 4. process illumination

process illumination

2. Group therapy is a highly effective form of _________? a. Psychotherapy b. Didactic instruction c. T-Group d. Counseling

psychotherapy

5. what is defined as our desire for knowledge and exploration for its own sake? Effectance Curiosity Pure cognizance Education

pure cognizance

3. Basically, organized along didactic lines, ________ is the nation's oldest and largest self-help program for current and former psychiatric patients. a. Direct advice b. Recovery c. Activating phase d. Altruism

recovery

What is the oldest and largest self-help program for current and former psychiatric patients? 1) Girls, Inc. 2) Recovery, Inc. 3) Alcoholics Anonymous 4) Narcotics Anonymous

recovery, inc

2. ____________ is at the heart of good therapy. a. Psychotherapy b. Relationship c. Sighting Inward d. Flexibility

relationship

4. According to the text, What do Mitchell and other therapist believe is the "curative" factor in both individual and group therapy? A. Therapeutic process B. Relationship C. Empathy D. Genuineness

relationship

What is the group leader responsibility/ 1. not to be creative 2. find someone to lead the group 3. responsible for creating and convening the group 4. make sure the group is paying attention

responsible for creating and convening the group

_________ tendency is an inherent tendency in all life, which expands and to develops itself. A. Self-realization B. Self-actualizing C. Self-expansion D. Self-knowledge

self actualizing

What can conflict enhance? !. togetherness 2.unity 3. self disclosure 4. personality`

self disclosure

An individual's evaluation of what he or she is really worth, and is indissolubly linked to that person's experiences in prior social relationships. Public esteem Self esteem Confidence Social skills

self esteem

5. Which term refers to when an individual anticipates that others will respond in a certain matter, proving that causality in relationships are circular not linear? A. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy B. Predictive Prophecy C. Social Microcosm D. Interpersonal Relatedness

self fulfilling prophecy

1. Which of the following terms refers to the individual's learning how he or she is perceived by other people and is the first crucial step in the therapeutic factor of interpersonal learning? A. Self-understanding B. Interpersonal Input C. Judgmental input D. Catharsis

self understanding

Besides explicit and implicit social engineering what else do group leaders do shape group norms? 1. set an example with their own behavior 2. act irrational 3. don't set a good example 4. focus on only a few people in the group to influence

set an example with their own behavior

How many studies have shown the benefits of help before starting therapy? 1) 1 2) 2 3) 0 4) several

several

5. _________ a process encompassing clarification, explanation, and derepression. A. Transference B. Outward Sighting C. Sighting Inward D. Insight

sighting inward

Certain clients may obtain greater benefit from group therapy than from other approaches, particularly clients dealing with... Harmless problems Social isolation Common stressors None of the above

social isolation

What is it referred to as when clients, over time, automatically and inevitably begin to display their maladaptive interpersonal behavior in the therapy group? Social microcosm Social skills Expression Universality

social microcosm

Once the group is a physical reality, the therapist's energy must be directed towards shaping it into a therapeutic ___________. Relationship Social system Bond Flow

social system

______ therapy is when a member of the group benefits from observing the therapy of another member. A. Adlerian B. Singular C. Eyewitness D. Spectator

spectator

The more ________________ there is, the more rapid and authentic will be the development of the social microcosm. Group personality Spontaneous interaction Members All of the above

spontaneous interaction

What do therapist vary considerably in? 1. clothes they wear 2. hair color 3. styles 4. they don't vary

styles

Which is not one of the 12 categories? 1. Cohesiveness 2. Universality 3. Guidance 4. swimming

swimming

5. ___________ are also known as sensitivity training, process, encounter, or experiential groups. a. Psychotherapy b. T-Groups c. Altruism d. Conflict

t-groups

What can misguided ideas about cohesion interfere with? 1. communication 2. the group task 3. listening 4. understanding

the group task

Whose goal is it to guide clients to a point where they accept the following basic premises: only I can change the world I have created for myself, there is no danger in change, to attain what I really want I must change, and I can change I am potent? Other group members the therapist's the clients the group members families

the therapist's

Who function as a facilitator and create favorable for self-expansion? A. All Group Members B. Therapist C. Both A & B D. One Group Member

therapist

3. Maxwell Jones did work with large groups in the 1940s. How many hours a week did he lecture to his patients? A. one B. two C. three D. four

three

4. Didactic information has been employed in a variety of fashions in group therapy. Which of the following is NOT a way in which didactic information has been employed? A. to transfer information B. to explain phenomenons C. to alter sabotaging thought patterns D. to structure the group

to explain phenomenons

Didactic instruction has been employed in all of the following fashions in group therapy, except: To transfer information To structure the group To explain the process of illness To silence the group

to silence the group

Any discussion of therapist freedom should begin with what? Transference Transparency Disclosure Resistance

transference

The most important type of interpretation the therapists can make is one that clarifies some aspect of ________? Transference Improvement Guidance Motivation

transference

What should any therapist freedom began with? 1. perception 2. influence 3. vision 4. transference

transference

2. Group therapists should call attention to the improvements others have made. A. true B. false

true

A strong positive bond in itself disconfirms depressive beliefs and facilitates the work of modifying cognitive distortions. A. True B. False

true

According to the text, the least effective form of advice was a direct suggestion. 1) True 2) False

true

Cohesiveness is the group therapy analogue to relationships in individual therapy? 1. True 2. False

true

Group-as-a-whole phenomena can act in two significant ways—they can act in service of the group, and they can impede effective group therapy. A. True B. False

true

Highly cohesive groups have greater levels of self-disclosure? A. True B. False

true

In a group setting, cultural minorities in a predominately Caucasian group may feel excluded because of different cultural attitude toward disclosure, interaction, and affective expression. A. True B. False

true

Insight is a deeply subjective experience that cannot be rated by objective measures. A. True B. False

true

Members who are popular and influential in therapy groups have a higher likelihood of changing. A. True B. False

true

Self-disclosure is absolutely essential in the group therapeutic process. A. True B. False

true

Therapists and their clients differ in their views about important therapeutic factors. A. True B. False

true

Therapy is an emotional and corrective experience. A. True B. False

true

5. The primary factor about being "not alone." There are common secrets - inadequacy, interpersonal alienation, sexual secrets. This is fundamental for clients feeling shame, rage, guilt, and uncleanness. a. Corrective Recapitulation of Primary Family Group b. List of 11 Primary Factors of therapeutic experience c. Imparting Information d. Universality

universality

What must be established to guide the the interaction of the group? 1. no rules 2. written rules 3. unwritten code of behavioral rules and norms 4. have everyone talking at the same time

unwritten code of behavioral rules and norms

when members are satisfied with their groups they.. view their group as meeting their personal needs discontinue the group facilitate the group give advice to the group

view their group as meeting their personal needs

Are there pitfalls to Therapist Transparency? 1. yes 2. no 3. maybe a few 4. All the above

yes

Can clients fail in group therapy if they are unwilling to participate? 1. yes 2. No 3. Maybe 4. most likely not

yes

Does intimacy cause clients to drop out of group therapy? 1. no 2. never 3. yes 4. all the above

yes

Is it possible for clients who went through individual psychotherapy to, sit, walk, talk, and even think like their therapist? 1) no 2) not possible to prove 3) yes

yes

3. When assuming the role of ________ therapists deliberately slip into traditional garb of expert and employ a variety of techniques to move the group in a direction they consider desirable. A. Model-setting participant B. Technical expert C. Group Leader D. None of the above

Technical expert

The example of Valerie or "The Great Dame" demonstrates ___________. A. Corrective emotional experience B. The importance of interpersonal relationships C. Group cohesiveness D. The group as a social microcosm

The group as a social microcosm

1.How many natural lines of cleavage divides the therapeutic experience? A. 6 B. 7 C. 11 D. 4

11

How many general categories are there? 1. 1 2. 10 3. 4 4. 12

12

How many symbolic tiers are there? 1. 8 2. 0 3. 10 4. 2

2

Which is one of the 3 techniques used by therapist? 1. Building a culture group 2. not building a culture group 3. ignoring client's feelings 4. talk less as possible to client

Building a culture group

1. Employs a relational model in which mind is envisioned as built out of interactional configurations of self in relation to others. Contemporary Psychotherapy Temporary Psychotherapy Dynamic Psychotherapy Both A & B

Contemporary Psychotherapy

2. _____________ employs a relational model in which mind is envisioned as built out of interactional configurations of self in relation to others. a. T-Groups b. Contemporary psychotherapy c. Metadisclosure d. Sight Inward

Contemporary psychotherapy

4. Which of the following statements is NOT the most accurate in regards to group attendance? A. Clients who remain in the group for at least several months have a high likelihood of profiting from therapy B. Clients who terminate early receive little benefit C. Continuation in the group is a prerequisite for successful treatment D. None of the Above

Continuation in the group is a prerequisite for successful treatment

What is one example of an altruistic behavior as described in the text? A. Attending therapy several times a week B. Practicing mindfulness C. Continuing AA for several years, after achieving sobriety D. Following up with doctor about medication management

Continuing AA for several years, after achieving sobriety

3. Which of the following therapeutic factors are highly valued by many therapists but not generally considered helpful by most group members? A. Imitative Behavior B. Group Cohesiveness C. Interpersonal learning D. Corrective Recapitulation of the primary family experience

Corrective Recapitulation of the primary family experience

The group leader is solely responsible for ______ and ________ the group. Creating; conveying Directing; joining Silence; leaving None of the above

Creating; conveying

The responder is reacting not to the current transaction but to the feelings stemming from previous transaction is defined at the _______. A. Metacommunication B. Parataxic Distortion C. Displacement D. Dominance

Displacement

The basic principle of treatment is to expose the patient, under more favorable circumstances, to.... Other patients who suffer from the same issues. Stressors. Emotional situations that the patient could not handle in the past. None of the above

Emotional situations that the patient could not handle in the past.

4. Which of the following terms represents issues such as responsibility, basic isolation, contingency, the capriciousness of existence, the recognition of our mortality and ensuring consequences for conduct of our life? A. Existential Factors B. Humanistic Factors C. Behavioral Factors D. Psychoanalytical Factors

Existential Factors

4. Sally is a 16-year-old girl who has been attending group counseling for the past two months. Last week she found out that her dad had gotten a new job in a new state, which means she will have to move soon, resulting in her dropping out the group. Which of the nine reasons for the clients' dropping out of therapy applies to her situation? A. Group deviancy B. Inability to share the the therapist C. External factors D. Inadequate orientation to therapy

External factors

5. All of the following are techniques of process illumination except? A. Observe the layout/dynamic B. Look for parataxic C. Focus on past experiences rather than the here-and-now D. Utilize therapist feeings

Focus on past experiences rather than the here-and-now

5. _______ is the study of clients who drop our of therapy because they are group deviants offers a rich supply of information relevant to the selection process. A. Group Deviancy B. External Stress C. Fear of emotional contagion D. Criteria for inclusion

Group Deviancy

What is a precondition for other therapeutic factors to function optimally? Related problems Proper facilitation Group cohesiveness Cooperation

Group cohesiveness

One benefit of imitative behavior in group counseling is Group members learn problem solving techniques from watching one another tackle their own problems. All group members begin developing the same personality The therapeutic process takes less time Group meetings are less frequent

Group members learn problem solving techniques from watching one another tackle their own problems

3. All of the following are reasons for premature termination except? A. Lower psychological-mindedness B. Lower motivation C. Higher socioeconomic class and social effectiveness D. Greater denial

Higher socioeconomic class and social effectiveness

1. Which of the following steps in the process of the here-and-now include performing a self-reflective loop and examining the here-and-now behavior? A. Illumination of Process B. Experiencing strong feels while in the here-and-now C. Introspective Process D. Self Actualization Process

Illumination of Process

Self-disclosure is always an _______ act. A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal C. Universality D. Altruism

Interpersonal

Higher functioning individuals value ______, while lower function individuals value ________. A. Interpersonal; instillation of hope B. Instillation of hope; interpersonal C. interpersonal; catharisis D. Catharisis, universality

Interpersonal; instillation of hope

The following is true about norms in a group setting, except A. Norms may be a prescription for as well as a proscription against certain types of behavior B. Norms are fixed and immutable C. Norms may be implicit as well as explicit D. Norms invariably evolve in every type of group, social, professional, and therapeutic

Norms are fixed and immutable

Coined by Sullivan, Interpersonal or __________ distortions describes an individual's proclivity to distort their perceptions of others. A. Social B. Parataxic C. Cognitive D. Faulty

Parataxic

The responder is experiencing the sender unrealistically is defined as the ________ A. Parataxic Distortion B. Metacommunication C. Displacement D. Dominance

Parataxic Distortion

5. _________ is described to individual's proclivity to distort their perceptions of others. a. Transference b. Parataxic distortions c. Conflict d. Recovery

Parataxic distortions

4. ________ is a process encompassing clarification, explanation, and depression. It occurs when one discovers something important about oneself- about one's behavior, one's motivational system, or one's unconscious. a. Relationship b. Activating phase c. Sighting Inward d. Functioning

Sighting Inward

Certain clients may obtain greater benefit from group therapy than from other approaches, particularly clients dealing with... Harmless problems Social isolation Common stressors None of the above

Social isolation

What is it referred to as when clients, over time, automatically and inevitably begin to display their maladaptive interpersonal behavior in the therapy group? Social microcosm Social skills Expression Universality

Social microcosm

What evokes early memories and anxieties associated with parental criticism of the child's behavior? Social norms Fear or retaliation Socialization anxiety Power maintenance

Socialization anxiety

What are the four reasons that process commentary is eschewed in social intercourse? Socialization anxiety, social norms, fear of retaliation, power maintenance. Social norms, entitlement, criticism, socialization anxiety Power maintenance, fear of retaliation, entitlement, criticism None of the above

Socialization anxiety, social norms, fear of retaliation, power maintenance.

The more ________________ there is, the more rapid and authentic will be the development of the social microcosm. Group personality Spontaneous interaction Members All of the above

Spontaneous interaction

2. What is the first most common type of incidents clients report: A. Feelings that they are left out the group B. Strong dislike against themselves C. Positivity against another member D. Strong dislike or anger against another member

Strong dislike or anger against another member

Group therapists not only commit themselves to the treatment of everyone they bring into the group , they also commit all of ... Their biases Their other members to that individual all of the above none of the above

Their other members to that individual

Analysis of transference in the major therapeutic task of the _______? Client Therapists Both Neither

Therapists

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding self-disclosure in a group. A. It is absolutely essential in the group therapeutic process B. Participants will not benefit from group therapy unless they self-disclose and do so fully C. There is little discrepancy between objective and subjective disclosure D. The context of each individual's disclosure is essential in understanding its significance.

There is little discrepancy between objective and subjective disclosure

5. Which of the following approaches help groups resolve transference distortions? A. Transference distortions are normal and don't need to be resolved B. Increased Therapist Transparency C. Consensual Validation D. B & C

b & c

Who stated that when the condition of an ideal therapist client relationship exist, the client is increasingly free in expressing his feelings? Carl Rogers Carl Jung William Wundt Ivan Pavlov

carl rogers

How can a leader who stresses egalitarianism between member and leader affect a group? 1. great team work 2. organization 3. can lead to no leader at all 4. someone will take control

can lead to no leader at all

Which psychologist had a deep insight into the therapeutic relationships? A. Sigmund Freud B. Jean Piaget C. Carl Rogers D. B.F. Skinner

carl rogers