Deck 19: Adlerian, Gestalt, and Psychodrama Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy Groups: Theory, Techniques, and Applications

Question 1

Adlerian group leaders should

A) be directive.
B) be collaborative.
C) not self-disclose.
D) be judgmental.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

In Adlerian groups, analyzing the __________ forms the leader's basis for interpretations about the client's strengths and weaknesses and the current influence of the family.

A) family constellation
B) lifestyle
C) daily life stressors
D) resiliency

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Social interest involves

A) a concern for others.
B) the ability to relate with others.
C) empathy.
D) All of the above.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What element is most important to the functioning of an Adlerian group?

A) The techniques
B) The personality of the group leader
C) The therapeutic style of the group leader
D) Equal parts techniques and personality of the group leader

Question 5

One of the aims of Adlerian group therapy is to create a(n) ??__________ relationship between the leader and group members.

A) egalitarian
B) authoritarian
C) authoritative
D) laissez-faire

Question 6

Which of the following Adlerian techniques should be used with caution with young children?

A) Visual imagery
B) Paradoxical intention
C) Interpretation
D) Modeling social skills

Question 7

___________ is an Adlerian technique that uses reflective questions to assist members in imagining life as they would like to see it occur.

A) Confrontation
B) Paradoxical intention
C) Acting as if
D) Visual imagery

Question 8

__________ is a technique used in Adlerian group work in which members are asked to increase negative thoughts and behaviors.

A) Confrontation
B) Paradoxical intention
C) Acting as if
D) Visual imagery

Question 9

The __________ technique involves dramatic confrontation in which the leader and group member act out roles that create the kind of world and relationships the member would like to have.

A) acting as if
B) Midas
C) paradoxical
D) constructive feedback

Question 10

Which of the following Adlerian techniques is often used with children in group settings?

A) Play therapy
B) Art
C) Humor
D) All of the above

Question 11

One of the main goals of Gestalt group counseling is to help members gain

A) satisfaction.
B) awareness.
C) direction.
D) control.

Question 12

Gestalt therapy integrates elements from all of the following theories, EXCEPT

A) behaviorism.
B) psychoanalysis.
C) humanism.
D) existentialism.

Question 13

The figure-ground concept in Gestalt therapy refers to the ability of members to

A) identify parts of themselves of which they were unaware.
B) identify which needs and tasks are central to existence and which are secondary.
C) examine the internal and conflicting messages about their past.
D) All of the above.

Question 14

__________ is an example of an experiment in Gestalt groups in which the leader develops a sentence stem and then has each member complete the sentence.

A) Making the rounds
B) Focusing on members' nonverbal communication
C) The empty chair
D) Addressing unfinished business

Question 15

The most commonly used Gestalt technique to promote awareness and integration is

A) making the rounds.
B) focusing on members' nonverbal communication.
C) the empty chair.
D) addressing unfinished business.

Question 16

All of the following adjectives can be used to describe the Underdog, EXCEPT

A) apologetic.
B) manipulative.
C) righteous.
D) defensive.

Question 17

The __________ is NOT a common role of a psychodrama group leader.

A) actor
B) producer
C) director
D) observer

Question 18

Dyad work normally occurs during the __________ stage of psychodrama groups.

A) preparation
B) working
C) performing
D) application

Question 19

When the protagonist plays all of the roles in a psychodrama, it is called a

A) role reversal.
B) monodrama.
C) soliloquy.
D) guided autobiography.

Question 20

When the protagonist in a psychodrama arranges members in symbolic positions to visually illustrate relationships in his or her life, it is called

A) a family snapshot.
B) the magic shop.
C) guided autobiography.
D) sculpting.

Question 21

Using psychodrama techniques with child and adolescent groups

A) helps create group cohesion.
B) helps develop personal insights.
C) helps increase self-awareness.
D) All of the above.

Question 22

All of the following describe the role of a leader in psychodrama groups EXCEPT

A) planning the session.
B) acting out scenes with members.
C) leading the discussion after a scene has been acted out.
D) providing encouragement and guidance for the protagonist.

Question 23

__________ is a psychodrama technique in which the member who is the protagonist in the scene teaches another member to play his/her part.

A) Role reversal
B) Role playing
C) Role training
D) Soliloquy

Question 24

__________ is a creative psychodrama technique in which a collection of various props are available for group members to use in a variety of activities.

A) The magic shop
B) Creative imagery
C) Guided autobiography
D) Monodrama

Question 25

Which of the following statements is true regarding group enactment in psychodrama?

A) Group members self-assess when they are ready to do a group enactment.
B) All situations can be enacted by the group.
C) The leader is not able to assess whether a member is ready for group enactment.
D) Not all situations can be enacted by the group, and some enactment may do more harm than good.

Question 26

Explain the basic tenets of Adlerian theory as applied to group work.

Question 27

What is social interest? Why is the concept so integral to Adlerian therapy?

Question 28

Discuss the techniques commonly used by Adlerian therapists in group work. Which techniques may not be appropriate for use with young children? Which techniques may be most useful for children? Explain.

Question 29

Discuss the four basic assumptions of Gestalt group therapy.

Question 30

What does research indicate about the effectiveness of Gestalt group therapy?

Question 31

What is the role and function of Gestalt group leaders?

Question 32

Explain the concept of Topdog/Underdog. How is the concept used in Gestalt therapy?

Question 33

What are the primary goals of psychodrama?

Question 34

Describe the role and function of a leader using a psychodrama approach to group work.

Question 35

Describe at least four techniques that can be used in psychodrama groups.