CCC CCC Group Counseling & Career Development 2

Question 1

Which group counselling leadership style involves the leader sharing personal reactions to facilitate group process?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal process commentary

Answer

Interpersonal process commentary (or here-and-now process illumination) involves the leader transparently sharing observations and reactions to deepen group awareness.

Question 2

Gottfredson's Theory of Circumscription and Compromise focuses primarily on:

Accepted Answer

How individuals narrow career options based on gender and social class stereotypes from childhood

Answer

Gottfredson's theory explains how children progressively eliminate career options that seem inconsistent with their gender-role self-concept and perceived social class.

Question 3

A psychoeducational group differs from a counselling group primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Focuses on skill-building and information sharing rather than personal growth through interpersonal interaction

Answer

Psychoeducational groups are structured, curriculum-based groups aimed at providing information and developing specific skills, whereas counselling groups emphasize interpersonal learning and personal growth.

Question 4

When a group counsellor notices a subgroup forming that excludes other members, the most appropriate intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Draw the group's attention to the dynamic and explore its meaning within the group process

Answer

Addressing subgroup formation as a here-and-now process event allows the group to examine underlying interpersonal dynamics and improve cohesion.

Question 5

Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) places the greatest emphasis on which factor in career development?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy beliefs, outcome expectations, and personal goals

Answer

SCCT (Lent, Brown & Hackett) focuses on how self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectations shape interest development, career choice, and performance.

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CCC CCC Group Counseling & Career Development 2