NCMHCE - National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Group Counseling Theories 3

Question 1

In Corey's model of group leadership, which function is MOST important during the transition stage of a group?

Accepted Answer

Managing resistance and anxiety

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Modeling appropriate self-disclosure

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Teaching group norms

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Facilitating goal-setting

Question 2

Which group therapy concept describes the phenomenon where a group develops an implicit agreement to avoid painful topics?

Accepted Answer

Collusive avoidance

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Groupthink

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Group resistance

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Antigroup phenomenon

Question 3

According to group systems theory, when one member leaves the group unexpectedly, the MOST likely immediate group response is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Temporary regression to an earlier developmental stage

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Relief and continued progress

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Immediate re-formation of group norms

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Increased self-disclosure among remaining members

Question 4

Which therapeutic factor is UNIQUELY available in group therapy that cannot be replicated in individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal learning through group interaction

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Catharsis

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Self-understanding

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Instillation of hope

Question 5

A group leader who primarily focuses on group-as-a-whole dynamics rather than individual members is MOST likely working from which theoretical orientation?

Accepted Answer

Tavistock/psychodynamic group approach

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Person-centered group therapy

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Gestalt group therapy

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Adlerian group therapy

Question 6

When co-leading a group, the leaders disagree on how to handle a difficult group situation during the session. What is the MOST therapeutically productive response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the disagreement openly and model healthy conflict resolution

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The more experienced leader should take charge

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Table the discussion and address it after the session

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One leader should defer to maintain a united front