LPC Group Counseling Theories 3

Question 1

Psychodrama groups primarily use which technique to help members explore emotional conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Role enactment and dramatization of life events

Answer

Psychodrama uses action methods including role-playing to re-enact and work through significant life experiences.

Question 2

In a CBT group, a 'thought record' exercise is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify and challenge automatic negative thoughts

Answer

Thought records help members identify, examine, and reframe distorted automatic thoughts.

Question 3

Which ethical concern is MOST unique to group counseling compared to individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

Protecting confidentiality when other group members may disclose information outside the group

Answer

Unlike individual therapy, the counselor cannot guarantee confidentiality because other members may breach it.

Question 4

The 'here-and-now' focus in group process work emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the immediate interactions and dynamics occurring in the group

Answer

Here-and-now focus uses the live interactions within the group as the primary therapeutic vehicle.

Question 5

A group member who consistently speaks for others, saying 'we all feel that way,' is displaying which group dynamic?

Accepted Answer

Mind-reading/spokesperson behavior

Answer

Speaking for others ('we all feel') is a spokesperson dynamic that can silence individual voices and should be addressed.

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