COU 574 Final Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers

COU 574 Final Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers A view of a counseling group will typically show a population composed of: a) Diverse individuals with a similar problem/issue b) A homogeneous group with a similar problem/issue c) Diverse individuals with a dissimilar problem/issue d) A group of individuals selected only for similarities in coping skills, attitudes, etc. In a psycho-educational group, the leader's main undertaking is to administer ________ and create an atmosphere that cultivates ________. a) Instruction/behavioral change b) Cues/expression c) Cues/self-exploration d) Instruction/learning Financial concerns, the advent and increased frequency of managed-care structuring and cutbacks in resources have all led to the increased necessity of: a) Psycho-educational groups b) Single-session groups c) Counseling groups d) Brief groups A leader is facilitating a group of diverse individuals - diverse in terms of nationality, race, ethnicity, and age. The leader should: a) Keep their views on these matters to themself; it is crucial to remain neutral b) Refrain from taking a stand on matters involving multiculturism c) Avoid giving the impression that they favor one view above another d) Openly discuss their worldview and its impact on the group process, even at the risk of alienating some In order to learn more about cultural aspects of diverse clients, therapists should do all of the following except: a) Create a safe environment b) Listen carefully c) Ask many questions that necessitate children d) Provide clients with opportunity to speak freely The most crucial task of a group leader is: a) Establishing relationships with others b) Providing a safe, nurturing and open environment c) Getting members to establish relationships with each other d) Maintaining adequate control, authority and leadership Jasmine is leading her first group. Things are not going according to plan. As prolonged periods of silence follow, one after another, she must learn: a) Ways in which to eliminate these uncomfortable moments b) Measures to take to keep conversation going c) That silence, though uncomfortable, is to be expected d) That she much speak when silence prevails A behavior in which a group counselor addresses issues by setting an example of themself is known as: a) Exemplary leadership b) Patterning c) Leading by example d) Modeling Self-revelation on the part of the counselor should be used with group members: a) Sparingly b) Often, as it is a particularly effective tool for getting clients to open up c) Spontaneously and only as the situation calls for d) Never; it detracts from the clients' issues that should remain the paramount focus of therapeutic sessions "You always take Jenny's side. You're a racist! I can't believe somebody as dumb as you could become a therapist!" As the group leader, it's time for you to respond; all eyes are on you. a) The situation calls for you to respond forcefully b) Only with a firm response can you maintain authority c) The situation demands a non-defensive response d) According to experts, a warning should be issued, whereby a repeated outburst will result in removal from the group Frances is recently divorced. She weeps openly and often. As a counselor and group leader, you too have gone through a painful divorce. Which of the following is not an appropriate response? a) "I know exactly what you are going through" b) "The emotions you are experiencing might be more common than you think" c) "Would you like to talk more about your reactions?" d) "Can I explain to you how I coped with my similar situation?" When utilizing _________ in groups, it is particularly important to gauge the members' non-verbal reactions: a) Humor b) Role-play c) Modeling d) Suggestiveness Alan and Arturo, members of a counseling group, have expressed similar feelings of inadequacy following divorce. Sensing this, the leader attempts to foster a line of communication regarding the commonality of the issue between these members. This attempt to build cohesiveness and interaction is known as: a) Bridging b) Linking c) Mutuality d) Mutual support Isabella continually refers to "Kyle" in what often prove to be lengthy tangents regarding her college years. The name itself evokes a high degree of passion. The group leader can/should: a) Cut off the conversation as being irrelevant b) Ask the counselee politely to return to the "here and now" c) Ask the counselee how this person relates to present issues d) Ask the counselee to break confidentiality in order to discus personal aspects of Kyle Studies have determined that group therapy is: a) Equally or, in some cases more, effective than individual therapy b) Less effective than individual therapy, though more financially feasible c) Less effective than individual therapy though more popular d) Equal in effectiveness when compared to individual therapy The "R" which describes the stated purpose for forming a therapeutic group is: a) Reason b) Reflection c) Realization d) Rationale A clearly spelled-out statement on group participation presented to members before the group commences would be particularly important when: a) The group is dealing with substance abuse b) The group is dealing with issues of anger c) The group is psycho-educational d) The group is court-mandated When a group prospect is coming from individual therapy, is a release form necessary for consultation with the individual therapist? a) No; a therapist-to-therapist relationship already exists by default b) Yes, but only if the therapy is court-mandated c) No, without exception d) Yes, without exception Which of the following is of paramount concern when screening and selecting potential group members? a) The ability to be integrated into the group successfully b) The ability to benefit from the group c) The risk of harm by participating in the group d) The risk of lack of follow-through after selection Group therapy is not recommended (counter-indicated) for all the following except: a) Those who are highly paranoid b) Those with a history of violent tendencies c) Those who are suicidal d) Those who are facing an extreme level of crisis A group of parents meet weekly at the local community center to discuss divorce. The optimal size for this group would probably be: a) 3-4 b) 8-10 c) Up to 20 d) Unlimited A group has been set up for inpatient psychiatric patients, patient who are relatively low-functioning. The group, ideally, should meet: a) Daily, for short sessions b) Daily, for long sessions c) Biweekly for long sessions d) As schedules permit, for long sessions A fundamental concern when choosing a meeting place for a group is: a) Parking b) Access to public transportation c) Comfort d) Sound conduction within the building Bernie, in a very early session of a counseling group, expresses emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, uncertainty to hope. Looking to his therapist, Bernie's progress will hinge on the perceived level of ________ which he feels. a) Trust b) Confidentiality c) Self-awareness d) Shame Ambiguity and lack of a structured approach in groups often lead to: a) More freedom of expression b) A leader among the counselees who emerges and challenges authority c) Anxiety d) Positive advice A group member is hesitant to interact and engage in self-disclosure. Robin, the group leader, states "I want you to know that this is a safe place. All of your secrets are safe here." This statement: a) Typically lets defenses down b) Does not placate those who are anxious, according to studies c) Is irresponsible d) Should have been stated first and foremost in the initial setting Conflict is most likely to occur during which stage of a therapeutic group? a) Final b) Transition c) Orientation d) Equally during all stages Asking members how they _________ with conflict within a group is a recommended means to assist in dealing with when, and if, it arises. a) Promise to deal b) Predict they would deal c) Neglect to deal d) As a child used to deal The setting and reinforcement of clearly spelled-out group norms is a recommended way of ensuring group ___________. a) Success b) Communication c) Confrontation d) Cohesion Which of the following is not a recommended manner of closing a regular group session (a regular session, not the final session)? a) Leaving unanswered questions b) Giving homework c) Asking members what they don't like about the group d) Limiting members by giving feedback to the leader but not to their peers In its essence, a theory is: a) A rigid set of structures that determines the direction of therapy b) A step-by-step guide concerning roles, guidelines and tasks to be completed c) A general framework that provides structure and direction d) A nonflexible set of techniques that ensures a desired outcome The quality of the _________ is crucial in ensuring successful therapeutic outcomes. a) Theory b) Theorist c) Treatment plan d) Therapeutic relationship Focusing on the feelings and emotions of group members is to pay particular attention to the: a) Effective domain b) Cognitive domain c) Affective domain d) Expressive domain The therapeutic domain considered most important for bringing about change is: a) Cognitive b) Affective c) Reciprocal d) Behavioral Psychoanalytic theory stresses the examination of the subject's first ________ years of life. a) 6 b) 3 c) 5 d) 8 Wolfgang has just consulted with his supervisor. He is concerned that his own objectivity is being compromised because of his own personal feelings and emotions toward his client and their relationship. He sees the client much as he saw his own abusive father. Wolfgang is experiencing: a) Obstruction b) Transference c) Counter-transference d) Projection Which of the following is not a hallmark of the Adlerian therapeutic approach as it pertains to the therapist-client relationship? a) Collaboration b) Mutual trust c) Interdependence d) Cooperation Emotions associated with death, dying, mortality and loneliness are concepts strongly interwoven into which therapeutic approach? a) Gestalt b) Existential c) Humanistic d) Social-learning theory Tyrone is interested in exploring additional types of therapeutic approaches in order to expand his repertoire. He expresses interest in a more client-centered approach. His supervisor suggests looking into writings of: a) Albert Bandura b) Albert Ellis c) Carl Rogers d) Abraham Maslow The re-creation of situations that individuals experienced in order to experience them in the here-and-now is a hallmark of: a) Psychodrama b) Drama therapy c) Dramatization d) Reality therapy The elimination of negative self-talk, faulty and negative emotional responses and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors is fundamental to: a) Transactional analysis b) DBT c) Gestalt therapy d) RET (rational-emotive therapy) A critical aspect of the transition stage is learning about one's: a) Transferences b) Capacity to conform c) Repressed memories d) Capacity to change Which of the following is not considered a critical-to-address characteristic of the transition stage? a) One's childhood experiences b) Anxiety c) Fears d) Control issues Which of the following is a clear sign that trust is being built within the group? a) Storytelling is commonplace b) Members have split into cliques and smaller groups c) Members depend on the leader to take charge d) Members speak openly of their agendas Thomas Parham (2007) states his belief that members must actively involve themselves in _________ others in order for progress to occur. a) Confronting b) Challenging c) Trusting d) Supporting Resistance can represent a method of__________ that the individual, at one point, considered, either consciously or subconsciously, as being _________. a) Survival/expressive b) Adaptability/instinctive c) Projection/productive d) Coping/adaptive Melanie is over-resistant, even during the intermediate phase of the transition stage. Ormont (1988) would point to a fear of _________ as the root cuase of Melanie's problem. a) Judgmentalism b) Success c) Intimacy d) Reactions It should be stressed to group members that while engaging in self-disclosure, they can still retain a sense of: a) Dignity b) Privacy c) Control d) Respect It is important to educate non-participatory or minimally participatory members that others in the group are likely to react to them with: a) Transference b) Counter-transference c) Projection d) Regression Mort works in a position of authority. He is a college guidance counselor. He is now a member of a court-mandated group. When others speak of their problems, he is always the first to react, even at the risk of cutting off other would-be responders. He seems to speak more than any other member. His behaviors could legitimately be construed as: a) Well-meaning, altruistic and in many ways productive b) Participatory, therefore acceptable c) Monopolizing d) Being worthy of dismissal; they are highly-disruptive Being "parental" toward group members is: a) Counterproductive and can represent a dependency issue on the part of the practitioner b) Always a legitimate method of fostering progress c) Insulting d) Acceptable when the members are low-functioning and/or have lacked parents as proper role models For a group to reach the deepest and most effective levels of the working stage, it is essential that members _________ to work through areas of interference that hinder achievement. a) Promise b) Contract c) Commit d) Make a sincere effort Pamela is having issues dealing with authority, first with teachers, now with the group co-leaders. Group members are consulted regarding their feelings toward Pamela. The entire group now looks to address the issue of Pamela's rebelliousness. This scenario is indicative of _________ stage. a) Any b) The transition c) The initial d) The working As members successfully interact with one another in the working stage, the leader can expect less __________ to be directed toward themself. a) Body language b) Insults c) Eye contact d) Hostility Nonworking groups are categorized by all of the following EXCEPT: a) Conflicts are typically avoided and/or ignored b) Disclosure remains minimal c) Individuals focus on others and not on themselves d) Individuals do not wait for permission from the leader The converse of "guardedness" in a therapeutic group setting is: a) Disclosure b) Spontaneity c) Revelation d) Authenticity The concept of homework is most closely associated with which therapeutic realm? a) Gestalt b) CBT c) Humanistic d) Client-centered Effective self-disclosure often hinges upon all of the following concepts EXCEPT: a) Appropriateness vs inappropriateness b) Pressure c) Judgement d) Purposefulness Corrective feedback is also known as: a) Negative feedback b) Challenging feedback c) Remedial feedback d) Rehabilitative feedback Which critical issue can be described as being fundamental to the success of a therapeutic group that authenticity prevail and that members do not feel they have to disguise or hide their true selves to be accepted? a) Disclosure vs anonymity b) Authenticity vs guardedness c) Spontaneity vs control d) Acceptance vs rejection It is believed that when utilizing humor in a group setting (whether for insight, feedback, etc.), the humor is most effective when it is: a) Spontaneous b) Well thought-out c) Not culturally specific d) Directed at oneself The _________ operate to differing degrees in all stages of a group, but they are most often manifested during the working stage. a) Introductions b) Termination c) Therapeutic factors d) Abstract thinking There is no steadfast rule as to when a leader should or should not __________.