TCC Group Counseling & Dynamics 2

Question 1

The ASGW Best Practice Guidelines recommend that group counselors conduct pre-group screening primarily to:

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Assess member suitability and prepare clients for group participation

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Ensure all members have identical presenting problems

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Keep group size at exactly eight members

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Satisfy insurance billing requirements before sessions begin

Question 2

Which leadership style is most associated with producing the highest levels of group productivity and member satisfaction, according to classic group leadership research?

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Democratic style

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Autocratic/authoritarian style

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Laissez-faire style

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Directive-only style

Question 3

In group counseling, the therapeutic factor of 'altruism' refers to which experience?

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Members gaining a sense of value and purpose by helping other group members

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Members feeling hopeful by observing others improve

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Members learning through observing how others handle their problems

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Members receiving feedback that corrects distorted thinking

Question 4

What is 'process commentary' in group counseling?

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The leader's observations about the group's interpersonal dynamics as they unfold

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A written summary of group session content distributed after each meeting

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Structured homework assignments given to group members between sessions

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An administrative report filed with the school district after each group

Question 5

Under Texas law and ethical guidelines, what must a school counselor do if a minor discloses abuse during a group counseling session?

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Report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities as required by mandatory reporting laws

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Keep the disclosure confidential within the group and address it privately after the session

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Inform only the school principal and take no further action

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Wait until the group series ends before reporting to avoid disrupting the group process

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of 'blocking' as a group leader intervention?

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Interrupting harmful or nonproductive behavior such as scapegoating or gossip

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Summarizing the key themes discussed in a session

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Encouraging a reluctant member to share their perspective

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Assigning roles to group members for structured exercises