NSG 526 EXAM 2 EXAMS SET FULL
SOLUTION EXAM REVIEW 2026 GRADED
A+.
◍ Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience (Yalom).
Answer: Members often unconsciously identify the group therapist
and other group members with their own parents and siblings in a
process that is a form of transference specific to group psychotherapy.
The therapist's interpretations can help group members gain
understanding of the impact of childhood experiences on their
personality, and they may learn to avoid unconsciously repeating
unhelpful past interactive patterns in present-day relationships.
◍ Development of socializing techniques (Yalom). Answer: The
group setting provides a safe and supportive environment for
members to take risks by extending their repertoire of interpersonal
behavior and improving their social skills.
◍ Imitative behavior (Yalom). Answer: One way in which group
members can develop social skills is through a modeling process,
observing and imitating the therapist and other group members. For
example, sharing personal feelings, showing concern, and supporting
others.
◍ Cohesiveness (Yalom). Answer: Is the primary therapeutic factor
from which all others flow. Humans are herd animals with an
instinctive need to belong to groups, and personal development can
only take place in an interpersonal context. A cohesive group is one in
,which all members feel a sense of belonging, acceptance, and
validation.
◍ Existential Factors (Yalom). Answer: Learning that one has to take
responsibility for one's own life and the consequences of one's
decisions
◍ Catharsis (Yalom). Answer: The experience of relief from
emotional distress through the free and uninhibited expression of
emotion. When members tell their story to a supportive audience, they
can obtain relief from chronic feelings of shame and guilt. We refer to
catharsis as "getting things off our chest."
◍ Interpersonal learning therapy group. Answer: The FOCUS is
change. The group provides the antidotes to maladaptive behaviors
through feedback from others and encouragement to experiment with
healthier behaviors, first within a group and then outside. The joint
examination of inter group transference reactions allows members to
replace processes that have a historical origin in the "THERE AND
THEN" - the dynamic past with in those more appropriate to the
HERE and NOW- the dynamic present
◍ Self-understanding (Yalom). Answer: This factor overlaps with
interpersonal learning but refers to the achievement of greater levels
of insight into the genesis of one's problems and the unconscious
motivations that underlie one's behavior.
◍ Autocratic leader. Answer: exerts control over the group and does
not encourage much interaction among members. For example, staff
,leading a community meeting with a fixed, time-limited agenda may
tend to be more autocratic
◍ Democratic leader. Answer: supports extensive group interaction in
the process of problem solving. Psychotherapy groups most often
employ this leadership style
◍ Laissez-faire leader. Answer: allows the group members to behave
in any way they choose and does not attempt to control the direction
of the group. In a creative group, such as an art group, the leader may
choose this style of leadership, giving minimal direction to allow for a
variety of responses
◍ Role of Information giver in a group session. Answer: Shares facts
or own experience as an authority figure
◍ Characteristics of an effective leader. Answer: In any group, the
leader must be thoughtful about communication techniques, since
these have a tremendous impact on group content and process.
◍ Mileu therapy benefit. Answer: It is an all-inclusive term that
recognizes the people, setting, structure, and emotional climate as all
important to healing
Milieu therapy takes naturally occurring events in the environment
and uses them as rich learning opportunities for clients.
therapuetic community
A well-managed milieu offers clients a sense of security and comfort.
, ◍ Milieu benefit to sexual disorders. Answer: Individuals with
paraphilias tend to isolate themselves. Group therapy can offer no
more isolation
◍ Milieu benefit eating disorder. Answer: including normalization of
eating. The highly structures milieu includes precise meal times,
adherence to the selected menus, observation during and after meals,
and regularly scheduled weighing
◍ Milieu benefit schizophrenic. Answer: (1) protection from stressful
or disruptive environments and
(2) structure
◍ Milieu benefit bipolar. Answer: Seclusion room- comfort and relief
for those that are out of control.
Reduces overwhelming environmental stimuli
Protects a client form injuring self, others, or staff
Prevents destruction of personal property or property of others
◍ Milieu benefit depression. Answer: The client with depression
needs protection from suicidal acts and a supervised environment for
regulating treatments. Often, being removed from a stressful
interpersonal situation increases therapeutic value.
SOLUTION EXAM REVIEW 2026 GRADED
A+.
◍ Corrective recapitulation of primary family experience (Yalom).
Answer: Members often unconsciously identify the group therapist
and other group members with their own parents and siblings in a
process that is a form of transference specific to group psychotherapy.
The therapist's interpretations can help group members gain
understanding of the impact of childhood experiences on their
personality, and they may learn to avoid unconsciously repeating
unhelpful past interactive patterns in present-day relationships.
◍ Development of socializing techniques (Yalom). Answer: The
group setting provides a safe and supportive environment for
members to take risks by extending their repertoire of interpersonal
behavior and improving their social skills.
◍ Imitative behavior (Yalom). Answer: One way in which group
members can develop social skills is through a modeling process,
observing and imitating the therapist and other group members. For
example, sharing personal feelings, showing concern, and supporting
others.
◍ Cohesiveness (Yalom). Answer: Is the primary therapeutic factor
from which all others flow. Humans are herd animals with an
instinctive need to belong to groups, and personal development can
only take place in an interpersonal context. A cohesive group is one in
,which all members feel a sense of belonging, acceptance, and
validation.
◍ Existential Factors (Yalom). Answer: Learning that one has to take
responsibility for one's own life and the consequences of one's
decisions
◍ Catharsis (Yalom). Answer: The experience of relief from
emotional distress through the free and uninhibited expression of
emotion. When members tell their story to a supportive audience, they
can obtain relief from chronic feelings of shame and guilt. We refer to
catharsis as "getting things off our chest."
◍ Interpersonal learning therapy group. Answer: The FOCUS is
change. The group provides the antidotes to maladaptive behaviors
through feedback from others and encouragement to experiment with
healthier behaviors, first within a group and then outside. The joint
examination of inter group transference reactions allows members to
replace processes that have a historical origin in the "THERE AND
THEN" - the dynamic past with in those more appropriate to the
HERE and NOW- the dynamic present
◍ Self-understanding (Yalom). Answer: This factor overlaps with
interpersonal learning but refers to the achievement of greater levels
of insight into the genesis of one's problems and the unconscious
motivations that underlie one's behavior.
◍ Autocratic leader. Answer: exerts control over the group and does
not encourage much interaction among members. For example, staff
,leading a community meeting with a fixed, time-limited agenda may
tend to be more autocratic
◍ Democratic leader. Answer: supports extensive group interaction in
the process of problem solving. Psychotherapy groups most often
employ this leadership style
◍ Laissez-faire leader. Answer: allows the group members to behave
in any way they choose and does not attempt to control the direction
of the group. In a creative group, such as an art group, the leader may
choose this style of leadership, giving minimal direction to allow for a
variety of responses
◍ Role of Information giver in a group session. Answer: Shares facts
or own experience as an authority figure
◍ Characteristics of an effective leader. Answer: In any group, the
leader must be thoughtful about communication techniques, since
these have a tremendous impact on group content and process.
◍ Mileu therapy benefit. Answer: It is an all-inclusive term that
recognizes the people, setting, structure, and emotional climate as all
important to healing
Milieu therapy takes naturally occurring events in the environment
and uses them as rich learning opportunities for clients.
therapuetic community
A well-managed milieu offers clients a sense of security and comfort.
, ◍ Milieu benefit to sexual disorders. Answer: Individuals with
paraphilias tend to isolate themselves. Group therapy can offer no
more isolation
◍ Milieu benefit eating disorder. Answer: including normalization of
eating. The highly structures milieu includes precise meal times,
adherence to the selected menus, observation during and after meals,
and regularly scheduled weighing
◍ Milieu benefit schizophrenic. Answer: (1) protection from stressful
or disruptive environments and
(2) structure
◍ Milieu benefit bipolar. Answer: Seclusion room- comfort and relief
for those that are out of control.
Reduces overwhelming environmental stimuli
Protects a client form injuring self, others, or staff
Prevents destruction of personal property or property of others
◍ Milieu benefit depression. Answer: The client with depression
needs protection from suicidal acts and a supervised environment for
regulating treatments. Often, being removed from a stressful
interpersonal situation increases therapeutic value.
