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

Answer

Gently interrupting and inviting others to respond addresses monopolizing behavior while maintaining group cohesion and modeling healthy boundaries.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Trust is established and members engage in deeper therapeutic work

Answer

The working stage is characterized by established trust, cohesion, and members engaging in meaningful therapeutic exploration.

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

Answer

Addressing the confidentiality norm with the full group reinforces group agreements and provides an opportunity for collective problem-solving.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The group directing hostility or blame onto one member

Answer

Scapegoating occurs when a group projects its collective anxiety or conflict onto a single member, making that person the target of blame.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Groupthink

Answer

Groupthink occurs when the desire for harmony suppresses disagreement, leading to poor decision-making and lack of authentic exploration.

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