Deck 18: Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Behavioral Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups: Theories, Techniques, and Applications

Question 1

In relation to the past, reality therapists believe that

A) the past controls present behavior.
B) the past is irrelevant.
C) the past only dominates the present when people choose to let it.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Reality therapy contends that there are four psychological needs that people need to meet. __________ is NOT one of them.

A) Power
B) Esteem
C) Belonging
D) Fun

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Humans make choices in an attempt to ultimately

A) attain their quality worlds.
B) control other people.
C) preserve their freedom.
D) gain respect.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Reality therapy group leaders

A) are warm.
B) are directive.
C) challenge members.
D) All of the above.

Question 5

Group leaders in reality therapy encourage members to

A) analyze their behavior.
B) discuss past events.
C) explore their feelings.
D) All of the above.

Question 6

Group members can play an important role during the planning process of reality therapy because they can

A) evaluate and review each others' plans.
B) hold each other accountable for carrying out their plans.
C) offer support and encouragement to each other.
D) All of the above.

Question 7

__________ is NOT a paradoxical technique.

A) Doing the opposite
B) Humor
C) Reframing
D) Relabeling

Question 8

In behavioral groups, assessment occurs

A) during the initial stage of the group.
B) during the intake interview.
C) throughout all stages of the group.
D) during the working stage of group.

Question 9

Group members are introduced to the behavioral framework during the

A) initial stage.
B) transition stage.
C) working stage.
D) final stage.

Question 10

__________ helps members learn new behaviors in a gradual process.

A) Shaping
B) Behavior rehearsal
C) Contingency contract
D) Coaching

Question 11

__________ is a social constructivist model guided by the observation that clients derive personal meaning from the events of their lives.

A) Behavioral therapy
B) Solution-focused brief counseling
C) Reality therapy
D) Choice theory

Question 12

All of the following are basic rules of solution-focused groups EXCEPT

A) If it isn't broken, don't fix it.
B) Once you know what works, do more of it.
C) Interact with others to discover what's missing.
D) If it doesn't work, don't do it again.

Question 13

Which of the following characteristics describes solution-focused group work?

A) Short-term
B) Cost-effective
C) Fairly directive
D) All of the above

Question 14

In which of the following settings would a solution-focused group be appropriate?

A) College counseling center
B) Elementary school
C) Mental health center
D) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics describes the leader's role in solution-focused groups?

A) Collaborative
B) Inflexible
C) Unstructured
D) All of the above

Question 16

__________ is a solution-focused technique that allows the group leader to turn the counseling intervention from a problem-focused environment to a solution-focused environment.

A) Scaling
B) Problem-free talk
C) The miracle question
D) Flagging the minefield

Question 17

__________ is a solution-focused technique in which the group member considers a future where the problem is not dominant, and to envision what that looks like.

A) Flagging the minefield
B) Problem-free talk
C) The miracle question
D) Exceptions

Question 18

__________ is a treatment adherence technique used in solution-focused groups that facilitates clients' thinking about situations during which the strategies they learned in group counseling may not work.

A) Scaling
B) Problem-free talk
C) The miracle question
D) Flagging the minefield

Question 19

Solution-focused group counseling is particularly aligned with topics and issues that benefit from

A) action-oriented tasks.
B) directive interventions.
C) concrete goals.
D) All of the above.

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of behavioral groups EXCEPT

A) passive.
B) problem-oriented.
C) short-term interventions.
D) structured.

Question 21

__________ is a common behavioral technique that entails praising or giving feedback for contributions members make in the group or other constructive changes.

A) Behavioral rehearsal
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Shaping
D) Cognitive restructuring

Question 22

__________ is a behavioral technique in which members practice a behavior they would like to change within the safety of the group setting.

A) Behavioral rehearsal
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Shaping
D) Cognitive restructuring

Question 23

__________ is a technique used in behavioral groups in which members learn how to identify and evaluate their thoughts, assess the thoughts' negative impact, and replace them with more functional beliefs.

A) Behavioral rehearsal
B) Positive reinforcement
C) Shaping
D) Cognitive restructuring

Question 24

Which of the following is considered a cautionary limitation of behavioral groups?

A) Members may become too dependent on the leader's direction.
B) Behavioral techniques may be employed too mechanically.
C) Past feelings are not emphasized and explored.
D) All of the above.

Question 25

Describe the four psychological needs central to reality therapy.

Question 26

How is the WDEP delivery system used to improve clients' behavior and functioning?

Question 27

What are the predominant goals of reality therapy?

Question 28

Discuss the characteristics of an effective plan in reality therapy.

Question 29

What are the key assumptions of behavioral theories?

Question 30

Describe the most common techniques in behavioral groups and how they are used.

Question 31

Compare and contrast the three theoretical approaches presented in the chapter: reality therapy, solution-focused brief counseling, and behavioral therapy.

Question 32

Explain the five common techniques used in solution-focused groups.

Question 33

Describe the role and function of the leader of a solution-focused group.

Question 34

Provide at least three examples of appropriate topics to be addressed in a group setting for each of the theoretical approaches (reality, solution-focused, behavioral).