CECE Group Counseling & Group Dynamics

Question 1

Which of Yalom's therapeutic factors describes the experience where group members recognize they are not alone in their struggles?

Accepted Answer

Universality

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Altruism

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Catharsis

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Cohesiveness

Question 2

According to Tuckman's model of group development, during which stage do members most commonly experience interpersonal conflict and power struggles?

Accepted Answer

Storming

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Forming

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Norming

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Performing

Question 3

What primarily distinguishes a psychoeducational group from a counseling group?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational groups are structured around teaching specific skills or information

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Psychoeducational groups focus on unconscious processes

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Psychoeducational groups address deeper personality restructuring

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Psychoeducational groups require more intensive leader training

Question 4

During the working stage of group counseling, the leader's PRIMARY role is to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage deeper exploration and link member contributions

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Establish trust and set ground rules for the group

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Provide structured psychoeducation to all members

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Conduct individual termination interviews

Question 5

Which ethical issue is MOST unique to group counseling compared to individual counseling?

Accepted Answer

Protecting member confidentiality from other members

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Maintaining clinical competence

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Obtaining informed consent

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Avoiding dual relationships with clients

Question 6

In group therapy, 'process' as distinguished from 'content' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The interpersonal dynamics and patterns occurring between members

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The factual information members share about their problems

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The structured agenda the leader uses each session

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The progress notes written after each group session

Question 7

Which type of counseling group would be MOST appropriate for teaching anxiety management skills to adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational group

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Process group

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Task/work group

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Self-help group