CAADE Group Therapy 2

Question 1

Which group therapy stage is characterized by members testing limits and competing for roles within the group?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The storming stage involves conflict, power struggles, and members testing boundaries as they compete for status.

Question 2

A group member consistently arrives late and disrupts the session. The MOST therapeutic group response is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the impact of the behavior within the group session

Answer

Processing disruptive behavior within the group session uses the experience therapeutically and models healthy confrontation.

Question 3

Psychodrama is BEST described as a group therapy technique that uses:

Accepted Answer

Behavioral rehearsal through role-playing of past or present situations

Answer

Psychodrama uses spontaneous dramatic action and role-playing to help members explore and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

Question 4

In a substance use disorder group, 'here-and-now' focus refers to:

Accepted Answer

Attending to what is happening interpersonally within the group at this moment

Answer

Here-and-now focus directs attention to immediate interpersonal processes occurring within the group to generate insight.

Question 5

Which factor MOST distinguishes open groups from closed groups in addiction treatment?

Accepted Answer

Members can join an open group at any time, while closed groups begin and end together

Answer

Open groups allow new members to join at any session, while closed groups maintain the same membership throughout the treatment cycle.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test