Deck 7: Group Counseling

Question 1

One of the most basic rationales for the use of group counseling is that:

A)it is economical
B)it is required by most insurance agencies
C)it is less work for the client
D)all of the above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

It is important to limit the size of a group to

A)no more than 10 people
B)no more than 12 people
C)no more than 15 people
D)none of the above

Answer 2

C

Question 3

One of the basic group rules is the need for

A)paying fees on time
B)making sure other group members attend
C)confidentiality (not repeating outside of the group anything said in group)
D)all of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

SAMHSA designates which type of group as commonly used groups

A)psycho-educational groups
B)peer led/support groups
C)therapy groups
D)all of the above

Question 5

Tuckman initially hypothesized four stages of group development. These were:

A)forming, storming, norming and applying
B)applying, intervening, alternating, and adjourning
C)storming, relating, operating, and creating
D)none of the above

Question 6

It is important for the group leader to establish group norms and rules at the outset of the group.

Question 7

Group size does not matter as long as there are enough people to participate.

Question 8

In open groups, group members can join the group at any time.

Question 9

Failure to establish group cohesion can be a hindrance to the group.

Question 10

Asking the group to complete tasks where the group is required to work together can increase cohesion.