ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Group process - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔pertains to the dynamics such as the norms that
govern a group, the level of cohesion in a group, how trust is generated, how conflict emerges
and is addressed, the forces that bring about healing, intermember feedback, and the various
stages in the life of a group
Group techniques - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to a leader's explicit and directive
request of a member for the purpose of focusing on material, augmenting or exaggerating
affect, practicing behavior, or solidifying insight.
Integrative approach - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔involves the process of selecting concepts
and methods from various theoretical approaches
Technical eclecticism - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔refers to selecting techniques from
various theoretical approaches without necessarily subscribing to the particular orientation.
Theoretical integration - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔pertains to a conceptual or theoretical
creation beyond a mere blending of techniques.
Cognitive domain - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔pertains to the thinking or thought processes
of group members.
Affective domain - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔focuses on the feelings of group members
Behavioral domain - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔focuses on the action and doing component
as being central to the change process.
Therapeutic group (p.6) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔is a general term that refers to groups
with the purposes of increasing members' knowledge of themselves and others, clarifying the
changes them want to make in their lives, and providing them with tools needed to make
these changes.
, Task groups (p.7) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔also known as task facilitation groups, focus
on the application of group dynamics principles and processes to improve practice and foster
accomplishment of identified work goals.
Psychoeducation group focus: (p. 8) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔focus on developing
members' cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills through a structured set of procedures
within and across group meetings.
Structured groups - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔focus on a particular theme and are often
psychoeducational in nature.
Counseling groups focus (p. 9) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔focus on interpersonal process
and problem-solving strategies that stress conscious thoughts, feelings, and behavior. may be
designed for prevention, development, or remediation purposes.
Psychotherapy groups - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔have the purpose of assisting members
remediate psychological problems
Brief group therapy (BGT) - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔generally refers to groups that are
time limited, structured and last 2 to 3 months, and consist of 8 to 12 weekly meetings.
Culture - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔encompasses the values, beliefs, and behaviors shared
by a group of people. Broadly defined, culture takes into consideration demographic variables
(age, gender, and residence), status variables (social, educational, and economic), and
affiliations (formal and informal).
Active listening - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔involves hearing and understanding both subtle
and direct messages, and communicating this to a group member.
Reflecting - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔involves capturing the underlying meaning of what is
said or felt and expressing this without being mechanical.
Clarifying - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔entails focusing on the underlying issues and
assisting others to get a clearer picture of what they are thinking or feeling.