Question 1

Children primarily communicate via&#10;A) verbal communication&#10;B) play&#10;C) pictures&#10;D) metaphors

Accepted Answer

Children primarily communicate through play, as it allows them to express themselves and their emotions in a safe and creative way. While they may also use verbal communication, pictures, and metaphors, play is often the preferred method of communication for children.

Question 2

In Child Parent Relational Therapy, parents are taught&#10;A) child-centered play therapy skills&#10;B) basic parenting strategies based on the work of Jones&#10;C) effective ways of promoting academix success&#10;D) effective ways of enhancing the marriage bond

Accepted Answer

Child Parent Relational Therapy (CPRT) is a type of therapy designed to improve the relationship between children and their parents through child-centered play therapy. Parents are taught the principles of child-centered play therapy, including how to use reflective listening, respond empathically, and how to set limits effectively. Through CPRT, parents learn how to build stronger relationships with their children, enhance their children's social and emotional development, and reduce behavior problems. Therefore, choice A is the best option.

Question 3

Psychoeducational groups for children seek to&#10;A) provide support for emotional issues&#10;B) remediate an identified skills deficit&#10;C) remediate a parenting wound&#10;D) provide the child with a surrogate parenting figure

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational groups for children are designed to address and remediate specific skills deficits, such as social skills, academic skills, or coping strategies, rather than focusing on emotional support, healing parenting wounds, or providing surrogate parenting figures.

Question 4

Child Parent Relational Therapy was pioneered by&#10;A) Rogers&#10;B) Melvin&#10;C) Landreth&#10;D) Boutross

Accepted Answer

Child Parent Relational Therapy (CPRT) was developed by Garry Landreth in the 1980s. Landreth is a licensed professional counselor and a professor of counseling at the University of North Texas. His work in play therapy and child-parent relationship therapy has made him one of the most recognized figures in the field of counseling and psychotherapy.

Question 5

In Child-Centered Group Play Therapy, the leadership style is&#10;A) nondirective&#10;B) directive&#10;C) Adlerian&#10;D) authoritarian

Accepted Answer

Child-Centered Group Play Therapy is based on the principles of non-directive therapy, which means the therapist takes a non-directive role and allows the child to lead the session. The therapist creates a safe and supportive environment where children can freely express themselves through play, without the therapist directing or controlling the play. Thus, the leadership style in Child-Centered Group Play Therapy is nondirective.

Question 6

In group work with children, ages and developmental levels of members should be&#10;A) heterogeneous&#10;B) within 5 years of each others&#10;C) homogeneous&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

In group work with children, it's important for the ages and developmental levels of members to be homogeneous. This ensures that the activities and discussions are appropriate and engaging for all members, facilitating better understanding and cooperation among the group.

Question 7

Play symbolizes&#10;A) what the child has experienced&#10;B) the child's feelings about what they have experienced&#10;C) the child's perception of self&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Play can symbolize all of the above - what the child has experienced, their feelings about what they have experienced, and their perception of self. Play is a way for children to process and make sense of their experiences and emotions, as well as to explore and experiment with different roles and identities. As such, the symbols, scenarios, and themes that emerge in a child's play can provide insight into their inner world and development.

Question 8

A basic rule of thumb for group work with children is, the younger the child, the&#10;A) shorter the session&#10;B) longer the session&#10;C) older the leader&#10;D) increased need for co-leaders

Accepted Answer

Younger children have shorter attention spans, so it is important to keep group sessions shorter to maintain their engagement and focus.

Question 9

A primary function of group for children is the feeling of&#10;A) empathy&#10;B) frustration&#10;C) belonging&#10;D) parentification

Accepted Answer

The primary function of a group for children is to provide a sense of belonging. This is because children often feel isolated and alone when facing various challenges. Group activities help them to build a sense of connection with others who relate to their experiences and emotions, thus creating a positive and supportive environment. Empathy is an important skill that can be developed in a group, but it is not the primary function. Frustration may arise during group activities, but it is not the overall purpose. Parentification, or the act of a child taking on adult responsibilities, is not a function of a group for children.

Question 10

In Child Parent Relational Therapy, the children are&#10;A) not seen as necessary, but can be used if available&#10;B) actively involved&#10;C) not involved&#10;D) the focus of the treatment sessions

Accepted Answer

In Child Parent Relational Therapy, the children are actively involved in the treatment sessions, along with their parents or caregivers. The therapy aims to strengthen the relationship between the child and their caregiver, and enhance the child's emotional well-being.

Deck 12: Group Counseling of Children