NURS 661 EXAM 2/NURS 661 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
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A major difference between group therapy and group counseling lies in.. - ANSWERS-the group's
goals
Jonna is attending a group for survivors of traumatic events who have been diagnosed with
posttraumatic stress
disorder. The goal of the group is to help participants process the trauma, deal effectively with
the symptoms they
experience, and adjust to the life changes it produced. What type of group is this? - ANSWERS-
therapy group
Psychoeducational groups are structured in such a way as to help people with which of the
following? - ANSWERS-develop specific skills
Mr. Lazarus is a school counselor who is meeting with a group of teachers and school staff to
develop a program to
help students deal with the pressures created by the upcoming closing of a local plant that
e]mployed many of the
children's parents. What type of group is this? - ANSWERS-task-facilitation group
Counseling groups can be described in which of the following ways? - ANSWERS-a powerful
intervention tool across the lifespan
,Counseling groups typically recreate the participants' everyday world and thus function as
which of the following? - ANSWERS-a microcosm of society
Most traditional therapy models are grounded in which type of framework? - ANSWERS-
monocultural
Which of the following is likely a goal for members of counseling groups? - ANSWERS-to help
members learn how to establish meaningful intimate relationships
According to the text, in the era of which of these issues have brief interventions and short-term
groups become a
necessity? - ANSWERS-managed care
Integrating group counseling with which of the following has been successful in both personal-
social and academic
development groups in school settings? - ANSWERS-psychoeducational interventions
Group work can be characterized as which of the following? - ANSWERS-beneficial and cost-
effective for many disorders
How does group therapy compare to individual therapy? - ANSWERS-Group therapy is generally
as effective as individual therapy.
Dr. Lee conducts groups at the local community center that are intended to help young people
learn to resist peer
pressure regarding use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. These groups are best described as
which type of group? - ANSWERS-counseling
,Marta is attending a counseling group that is discussing what their goals ought to be. Which
goal might the group be
most likely to pick? - ANSWERS-to develop concern and compassion for the needs and feelings
of others
Group counseling can be designed to meet the needs of a wide range of populations, including
which of the following? - ANSWERS-adolescents
In which type of group are conscious and unconscious issues likely to be addressed? -
ANSWERS-group psychotherapy
Which type of group features the presentation and discussion of factual information? -
ANSWERS-psychoeducational groups
According to your text, which type of group is particularly useful in meeting the needs of clients
with and the
requirements of managed care organizations? - ANSWERS-brief group therapy
According to your text, brief group work is particularly popular in which of these settings? -
ANSWERS-community agencies and school settings
Which of the following does the text recommend in developing your own multicultural
orientation? - ANSWERS-learn more about how your own cultural background influences you
Providing multicultural counseling includes which of the following considerations? - ANSWERS-
race, ethnicity, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and many other
categories
, Your text discusses several reasons that groups have become more popular. Identify and discuss
three such reasons. - ANSWERS--They are flexible and can address therapeutic issues,
educational issues, or both.
-They are less costly than individual therapy.
-They are known to be effective.
-They can be used with a variety of populations in a variety of settings.
- Third-party payers, particularly managed care corporations, support their use.
Identify and discuss two advantages of counseling groups. - ANSWERS--The group re-creates the
participants' everyday world, especially if the membership
is diverse with respect to age, interests, background, socioeconomic status, and type
of problem. As a microcosm of society, the group provides a sample of reality.
-The diversity that characterizes most groups also results in unusually rich feedback
for and from the participants, who can see themselves through the eyes of a wide
range of people.
-The group offers understanding and support, which foster the members' willingness
to explore problems they have brought with them to the group.
- The participants achieve a sense of belonging, and through the cohesion that
develops, group members learn ways of being intimate, of caring, and of challenging.
-In this supportive group atmosphere, members can experiment with new behaviors.
Your text discusses groups for different age groups of life, including childhood, adolescence,
college students, and
older adults. Select one of these groups and discuss the topics that would typically be
addressed. - ANSWERS-Childhood: In schools, group counseling is often suggested for children
who display
behaviors or attributes such as excessive fighting, inability to get along with peers, violent
outbursts, poor social skills, or lack of supervision at home.
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATES
2026(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
A major difference between group therapy and group counseling lies in.. - ANSWERS-the group's
goals
Jonna is attending a group for survivors of traumatic events who have been diagnosed with
posttraumatic stress
disorder. The goal of the group is to help participants process the trauma, deal effectively with
the symptoms they
experience, and adjust to the life changes it produced. What type of group is this? - ANSWERS-
therapy group
Psychoeducational groups are structured in such a way as to help people with which of the
following? - ANSWERS-develop specific skills
Mr. Lazarus is a school counselor who is meeting with a group of teachers and school staff to
develop a program to
help students deal with the pressures created by the upcoming closing of a local plant that
e]mployed many of the
children's parents. What type of group is this? - ANSWERS-task-facilitation group
Counseling groups can be described in which of the following ways? - ANSWERS-a powerful
intervention tool across the lifespan
,Counseling groups typically recreate the participants' everyday world and thus function as
which of the following? - ANSWERS-a microcosm of society
Most traditional therapy models are grounded in which type of framework? - ANSWERS-
monocultural
Which of the following is likely a goal for members of counseling groups? - ANSWERS-to help
members learn how to establish meaningful intimate relationships
According to the text, in the era of which of these issues have brief interventions and short-term
groups become a
necessity? - ANSWERS-managed care
Integrating group counseling with which of the following has been successful in both personal-
social and academic
development groups in school settings? - ANSWERS-psychoeducational interventions
Group work can be characterized as which of the following? - ANSWERS-beneficial and cost-
effective for many disorders
How does group therapy compare to individual therapy? - ANSWERS-Group therapy is generally
as effective as individual therapy.
Dr. Lee conducts groups at the local community center that are intended to help young people
learn to resist peer
pressure regarding use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. These groups are best described as
which type of group? - ANSWERS-counseling
,Marta is attending a counseling group that is discussing what their goals ought to be. Which
goal might the group be
most likely to pick? - ANSWERS-to develop concern and compassion for the needs and feelings
of others
Group counseling can be designed to meet the needs of a wide range of populations, including
which of the following? - ANSWERS-adolescents
In which type of group are conscious and unconscious issues likely to be addressed? -
ANSWERS-group psychotherapy
Which type of group features the presentation and discussion of factual information? -
ANSWERS-psychoeducational groups
According to your text, which type of group is particularly useful in meeting the needs of clients
with and the
requirements of managed care organizations? - ANSWERS-brief group therapy
According to your text, brief group work is particularly popular in which of these settings? -
ANSWERS-community agencies and school settings
Which of the following does the text recommend in developing your own multicultural
orientation? - ANSWERS-learn more about how your own cultural background influences you
Providing multicultural counseling includes which of the following considerations? - ANSWERS-
race, ethnicity, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and many other
categories
, Your text discusses several reasons that groups have become more popular. Identify and discuss
three such reasons. - ANSWERS--They are flexible and can address therapeutic issues,
educational issues, or both.
-They are less costly than individual therapy.
-They are known to be effective.
-They can be used with a variety of populations in a variety of settings.
- Third-party payers, particularly managed care corporations, support their use.
Identify and discuss two advantages of counseling groups. - ANSWERS--The group re-creates the
participants' everyday world, especially if the membership
is diverse with respect to age, interests, background, socioeconomic status, and type
of problem. As a microcosm of society, the group provides a sample of reality.
-The diversity that characterizes most groups also results in unusually rich feedback
for and from the participants, who can see themselves through the eyes of a wide
range of people.
-The group offers understanding and support, which foster the members' willingness
to explore problems they have brought with them to the group.
- The participants achieve a sense of belonging, and through the cohesion that
develops, group members learn ways of being intimate, of caring, and of challenging.
-In this supportive group atmosphere, members can experiment with new behaviors.
Your text discusses groups for different age groups of life, including childhood, adolescence,
college students, and
older adults. Select one of these groups and discuss the topics that would typically be
addressed. - ANSWERS-Childhood: In schools, group counseling is often suggested for children
who display
behaviors or attributes such as excessive fighting, inability to get along with peers, violent
outbursts, poor social skills, or lack of supervision at home.
