CADC Group Counseling Dynamics 2

Question 1

A group member repeatedly monopolizes sessions by talking for extended periods. The most therapeutic counselor intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Gently interrupt and invite other members to respond

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Ask the member to leave the group temporarily

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Ignore the behavior to avoid shaming the member

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Schedule an individual session to address it privately only

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'working stage' of group development according to Yalom?

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Trust is established and members engage in deeper therapeutic work

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Members are polite and test the group's safety

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The group focuses primarily on logistics and rule-setting

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Conflict arises as members challenge the leader's authority

Question 3

When a group member discloses that another member shared confidential group information outside, the counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the concern and address the confidentiality norm with the full group

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Immediately remove the disclosing member from the group

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Report the violation to licensing authorities

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Ignore it unless it happens again

Question 4

The term 'scapegoating' in a group context refers to:

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The group directing hostility or blame onto one member

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A member who always brings snacks to group sessions

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A leader who favors certain members over others

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A technique for resolving interpersonal conflict

Question 5

A counselor notices that group members are all agreeing with each other and avoiding conflict. This phenomenon is best described as:

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Groupthink

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Universality

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Altruism

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Cohesion

Question 6

Which leadership style is generally most effective during the early stages of a counseling group?

Accepted Answer

Highly structured and directive to establish safety and norms

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Laissez-faire, allowing members full autonomy

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Confrontational to break down defenses quickly

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Passive observer who rarely intervenes

Question 7

In Yalom's model, 'instillation of hope' as a curative factor refers to:

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Members believing that the group will help them change

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Teaching members relaxation techniques

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The leader providing direct solutions to members' problems

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Encouraging members to hope for better relationships outside group