CECE Group Counseling & Group Dynamics 3

Question 1

What is the generally recommended maximum size for an outpatient counseling group to ensure meaningful participation from all members?

Accepted Answer

6–8 members

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4–5 members

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10–12 members

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15–20 members

Question 2

During the screening and selection of group members, which consideration is MOST critical for group compatibility?

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Members should have similar levels of interpersonal functioning and goals

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Members should have identical demographic backgrounds

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Members should already know each other before joining

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Members should have completed individual counseling first

Question 3

A 'here-and-now' focus in group therapy means the leader primarily directs attention to:

Accepted Answer

Current interactions and feelings arising within the group session

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Past childhood experiences that shaped member behavior

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Future goals members want to achieve after leaving the group

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Psychoeducational content delivered in the present session

Question 4

A group member who consistently 'rescues' other members by offering quick reassurance may be problematic because this behavior:

Accepted Answer

Prevents members from fully experiencing and processing painful emotions

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Increases the pace of the group and shortens sessions

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Violates confidentiality norms within the group

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Demonstrates monopolizing tendencies that silence other members

Question 5

Yalom's therapeutic factor of 'altruism' in group counseling refers to:

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Members benefiting from giving support and help to fellow group members

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Members gaining insight through the leader's expert guidance

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Members learning new behaviors by observing the group leader

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Members experiencing relief through openly expressing repressed emotions

Question 6

A person-centered approach to group leadership is characterized by the leader:

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Creating a facilitative climate of empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard

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Providing direct advice and prescriptive interventions to members

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Using structured exercises to teach specific behavioral skills

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Confronting maladaptive defenses and resistance systematically

Question 7

Which of the following is a PRIMARY ethical responsibility of a group counselor regarding informed consent?

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Providing members with information about group procedures, risks, and rights before the group begins

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Informing members of the theoretical approach after the group ends

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Obtaining written consent from family members of each group participant

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Ensuring all members agree to share their personal histories in the first session