Group Therapy PSY633 Quiz Chapter Nine, The Composition of

Therapy Groups.

1.The most common method of screening groups is: (261)

a. adopt a laissez-faire postureb. to ask the group’s permissionc. the MMPI-2d. the standard individual interviewe. have a group interview

1.The most common method of screening groups is: (261)

a. adopt a laissez-faire postureb. to ask the group’s permissionc. the MMPI-2d. the standard individual interviewe. have a group interview

2. Psychiatric diagnosis based on the DSM-IV are: (261)

a. essential to group therapyb. of limited value as an indicator of interpersonal behavior.c. a valuable tool for the group leaderd. rarely madee. a & c

2. Psychiatric diagnosis based on the DSM-IV are: (261)

a. essential to group therapyb. of limited value as an indicator of interpersonal behavior.c. a valuable tool for the group leaderd. rarely madee. a & c

3. The therapist’s paramount task is to: (280)

a. find the source of the group resistanceb. make everyone comfortable in the group settingc. create a group that coheresd. attenuate any fear of contagione. teach solutions for time management problems when they appear

3. The therapist’s paramount task is to: (280)

a. find the source of the group resistanceb. make everyone comfortable in the group settingc. create a group that coheresd. attenuate any fear of contagione. teach solutions for time management problems when they appear

4. Currently most group therapists form groups by: (280)

a. relying on diagnostic implants such as the MMPI-IIb. watching tapes of potential clients in faux groupsc. choosing the first suitable candidatesd. relying on others who do the assessmente. all of the above

4. Currently most group therapists form groups by: (280)

a. relying on diagnostic implants such as the MMPI-IIb. watching tapes of potential clients in faux groupsc. choosing the first suitable candidatesd. relying on others who do the assessmente. all of the above

5. The cohesiveness theory, underlying the homogeneous approach to group postulates that _____ is the intervening variable critical to outcome.

a. an empathetic leaderb. homogeneity of variancec. universalityd. attraction to the groupe. willingness to tell all secrets, later if not sooner

5. The cohesiveness theory, underlying the homogeneous approach to group postulates that _____ is the intervening variable critical to outcome.

a. an empathetic leaderb. homogeneity of variancec. universalityd. attraction to the groupe. willingness to tell all secrets, later if not sooner

6. The dissonance theory as applied to group therapy suggests a ______ compositional approach.

a. heterogeneousb. homogeneousc. systematicd. overt selectione. prolix

6. The dissonance theory as applied to group therapy suggests a ______ compositional approach.

a. heterogeneousb. homogeneousc. systematicd. overt selectione. prolix

7. Men in all-male groups are ____ and more competitive.

a. more self-disclosingb. less intimatec. less aggressived. likely to feel peripherale. isolated

7. Men in all-male groups are ____ and more competitive.

a. more self-disclosingb. less intimatec. less aggressived. likely to feel peripherale. isolated

8. Which of the following is true of heterogeneous groups compared to homogeneous groups? (272)

a. they jell more quicklyb. the have less conflictc. encourage personality changed. the offer more immediate support to group memberse. they are better attended

8. Which of the following is true of heterogeneous groups compared to homogeneous groups? (272)

a. they jell more quicklyb. the have less conflictc. encourage personality changed. the offer more immediate support to group memberse. they are better attended

9. Therapists seek maximum heterogeneity in clients _____ areas and homogeneity in terms of _______. 273

a. problem, solutionb. conflict areas, vulnerabilityc. vulnerability/ anxiety toleranced. income/educatione. intelligence/level of activity

9. Therapists seek maximum heterogeneity in clients _____ areas and homogeneity in terms of _______. 273

a. problem, solutionb. conflict areas, vulnerabilityc. vulnerability/ anxiety toleranced. income/educatione. intelligence/level of activity

10 .Of all the prediction methods, the _____ appears the least accurate. (269)

a. role-playb. Q sortc. the MMPI-2 and other valid assessment devicesd. the standard individual interviewe. group interview

10 .Of all the prediction methods, the _____ appears the least accurate. (269)

a. role-playb. Q sortc. the MMPI-2 and other valid assessment devicesd. the standard individual interviewe. group interview

Bonus: According to Yalom, the group must be able to respond to members’ needs for emotional support and :

a. understandingb. Constructive challengec. Rational debated. effective therapye. All of the above

Bonus: According to Yalom, the group must be able to respond to members’ needs for emotional support and :

a. understandingb. Constructive challengec. Rational debated. effective therapye. All of the above

The End

1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-c, 5-d, 6-a, 7-b, 8-c, 9-b, 10-d