Counseling Group Counseling 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Yalom's curative factors in group therapy include all of the following EXCEPT:
- Universality
- Altruism
- Cognitive restructuring (Correct answer)
- Instillation of hope
Correct answer: Cognitive restructuring
Yalom identified 11 therapeutic factors in group therapy; cognitive restructuring is a CBT technique but is not one of Yalom's specific curative factors.
Question 2: In group development, Tuckman's model begins with which stage?
- Norming
- Storming
- Forming (Correct answer)
- Performing
Correct answer: Forming
Tuckman's model begins with the Forming stage, during which members are oriented, anxious, and dependent on the leader for structure and direction.
Question 3: Which type of group has the primary purpose of providing information and preventing problems?
- Therapy group
- Counseling group
- Psychoeducational group (Correct answer)
- Support group
Correct answer: Psychoeducational group
Psychoeducational groups focus on providing structured information, developing skills, and preventing problems before they become significant clinical issues.
Question 4: The ideal size for a typical counseling group is:
- 2–3 members
- 5–8 members (Correct answer)
- 12–15 members
- 20+ members
Correct answer: 5–8 members
A group of 5–8 members is generally considered optimal, balancing diverse perspectives with sufficient time for each member to receive individual attention.
Question 5: A 'here-and-now' focus in group therapy refers to:
- Exploring members' childhood experiences
- Processing interpersonal interactions occurring within the group itself (Correct answer)
- Addressing immediate crisis situations
- Reviewing homework from the previous session
Correct answer: Processing interpersonal interactions occurring within the group itself
Yalom's here-and-now approach focuses on processing members' interactions within the group, using the group as a social microcosm for interpersonal learning.
Question 6: Which leadership style is most appropriate for a task-oriented psychoeducational group?
- Non-directive, reflective
- Directive and structured (Correct answer)
- Interpretive and analytic
- Laissez-faire
Correct answer: Directive and structured
Psychoeducational groups benefit from a directive, structured leadership style that efficiently delivers information and skill-building activities.
Counseling Group Counseling 1
Yalom's curative factors in group therapy include all of the following EXCEPT: