NURS 321 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Group Types - Answers 1. Structured (Psychoeducational)
2. Counseling
Structured (Psychodeducational) Groups - Answers - educational focus
- not focused on emotions/interpersonal processes
- to deal w info deficit
- teach skills
Counseling Groups - Answers - interpersonal process
- problem- solving r/t thoughts, feelings, behavior
- helps members resolve problems in living or developmental concerns
- discovering inner strengths
Psychoeducational groups - Answers provide info, teach skills, relate to a specific psychological issue,
led by facilitator/expert
Skill Development Groups - Answers emphasis on teaching specific skills and practical tools for use
outside the group
Cognitive Behavioral Groups - Answers members learn how thoughts influence behaviors and
emotions
Support Groups - Answers individuals with similar circumstances or lived experiences
virtual groups - Answers online, provide accessibility
Therapy groups are most effective when - Answers - closed
- short term
- homogenous
- process- centered
Yalom's 11 Group Principles - Answers - hope
- universality
- altruism
- imparting info
- corrective recapitulation of primary family group
- socialization techniques
- imitative behavior
- interpersonal learning
- group cohesiveness
- catharsis
- existential factors
Instillation of hope - Answers seeing others improve can help participants believe in the therapeutic
process and give them hope for their own outcomes
universality - Answers recognizing that others face similar challenges can help clients feel less isolated
and foster relief
altruism - Answers helping others in the group boosts self-worth
imparting information - Answers through psychoeducation and advice from other members, clients
learn strategies for coping and wellbeing
corrective recapitulation of the primary family group - Answers group dynamics can help members
process past family or relational issues
socialization techniques - Answers the group setting allows members to practice interpersonal skills
in a supportive environment
imitative behaviors - Answers observing and imitating other members can inspire positive behavioral
changes
interpersonal learning - Answers receiving constructive feedback aids self-awareness and
improvement
group cohesiveness - Answers feeling accepted and connected within the group provides a sense of
belonging and acceptance, which is fundamental for effective therapy
catharsis - Answers expressing emotions in a safe space fosters relief
existential factors - Answers group therapy provides an opportunity to explore existential issues such
as the meaning of life and personal responsibility
group norms serve three purposes - Answers 1. predictive --> basis for understanding the behavior of
others
Group Types - Answers 1. Structured (Psychoeducational)
2. Counseling
Structured (Psychodeducational) Groups - Answers - educational focus
- not focused on emotions/interpersonal processes
- to deal w info deficit
- teach skills
Counseling Groups - Answers - interpersonal process
- problem- solving r/t thoughts, feelings, behavior
- helps members resolve problems in living or developmental concerns
- discovering inner strengths
Psychoeducational groups - Answers provide info, teach skills, relate to a specific psychological issue,
led by facilitator/expert
Skill Development Groups - Answers emphasis on teaching specific skills and practical tools for use
outside the group
Cognitive Behavioral Groups - Answers members learn how thoughts influence behaviors and
emotions
Support Groups - Answers individuals with similar circumstances or lived experiences
virtual groups - Answers online, provide accessibility
Therapy groups are most effective when - Answers - closed
- short term
- homogenous
- process- centered
Yalom's 11 Group Principles - Answers - hope
- universality
- altruism
- imparting info
- corrective recapitulation of primary family group
- socialization techniques
- imitative behavior
- interpersonal learning
- group cohesiveness
- catharsis
- existential factors
Instillation of hope - Answers seeing others improve can help participants believe in the therapeutic
process and give them hope for their own outcomes
universality - Answers recognizing that others face similar challenges can help clients feel less isolated
and foster relief
altruism - Answers helping others in the group boosts self-worth
imparting information - Answers through psychoeducation and advice from other members, clients
learn strategies for coping and wellbeing
corrective recapitulation of the primary family group - Answers group dynamics can help members
process past family or relational issues
socialization techniques - Answers the group setting allows members to practice interpersonal skills
in a supportive environment
imitative behaviors - Answers observing and imitating other members can inspire positive behavioral
changes
interpersonal learning - Answers receiving constructive feedback aids self-awareness and
improvement
group cohesiveness - Answers feeling accepted and connected within the group provides a sense of
belonging and acceptance, which is fundamental for effective therapy
catharsis - Answers expressing emotions in a safe space fosters relief
existential factors - Answers group therapy provides an opportunity to explore existential issues such
as the meaning of life and personal responsibility
group norms serve three purposes - Answers 1. predictive --> basis for understanding the behavior of
others
