Question 1

Play-therapy is/can be utilized effectively for:
A) Children and adolescents
B) Children up to age 10
C) Children up to age 6
D) Children above age 10 who are low-functioning

Accepted Answer

Play-therapy is most effective for children and adolescents, as it allows them to express themselves through play and work through their issues in a safe and supportive environment.

Question 2

__________ is increasing in popularity in groups for children and adolescents.
A) Psychodynamic therapy
B) Psychodrama
C) Play therapy
D) Adlerian therapy

Accepted Answer

Play therapy is increasingly popular for children and adolescents because it uses a developmentally appropriate approach to help them express their experiences and feelings through play, which is a natural medium of communication for young people.

Question 3

An examination of psychoeducational groups in kindergarten through 12th grade demonstrated benefits in all the following areas EXCEPT : .
A) A decrease in bullying
B) An increase in academic performance in children from broken homes
C) A decrease in trauma-related anxiety
D) An increase in school attendance

Accepted Answer

Psychoeducational groups typically focus on providing information and support to help students manage specific issues, such as bullying or trauma-related anxiety, and may not directly influence school attendance rates.

Question 4

__________ the adolescent to become an active group participant can be challenging.
A) Motivating
B) Forcing
C) Coercing
D) Bullying

Accepted Answer

Motivating is the correct choice because it implies encouraging someone in a positive way to become an active participant, which is appropriate in the context of working with adolescents. Forcing, coercing, and bullying have negative connotations and are not suitable methods for encouraging participation.

Question 5

When working with children and adolescents, be aware of _________ that may subtly influence your interactions.
A) preconceived labels and diagnoses
B) medications
C) educational goals
D) professional characteristics

Accepted Answer

Preconceived labels and diagnoses can subtly influence interactions with children and adolescents by shaping expectations and behaviors towards them, potentially leading to biased treatment or self-fulfilling prophecies.

Question 6

Sources of __________ during adolescence are unique to that specific period to the exclusion of those faced during college years.
A) hope
B) peace
C) confidentiality
D) stress

Accepted Answer

Adolescence is a unique developmental period characterized by specific stressors such as identity formation, peer pressure, and family dynamics, which are distinct from those typically encountered during college years, such as academic pressure, financial independence, and career planning.

Question 7

All the following are considered appropriate/important factors, ideas or considerations in terminating a group of children, EXCEPT :
A) A group diploma
B) A graduation ceremony
C) A reunion
D) Permission to end confidentiality

Accepted Answer

Permission to end confidentiality is not considered an appropriate factor in terminating a group of children because confidentiality is a fundamental ethical principle in therapy and counseling, which should be maintained even after the group has ended.

Question 8

School-based groups emphasize __________ strategies to support healthy student development and more effective ways of dealing with the tasks of daily living.
A) protocol and identification
B) preservation and integration
C) prevention and intervention
D) prediction and intervention

Accepted Answer

School-based groups often focus on prevention strategies to stop problems before they start and intervention strategies to address issues as they arise, supporting healthy development and effective daily living strategies.

Question 9

Small groups have the potential to reach many students before they need __________ for more serious mental health problems.
A) approval
B) remedial treatment
C) basic treatment
D) advanced treatment

Accepted Answer

Small groups can provide early intervention, which can prevent the need for more intensive remedial treatment for mental health issues.

Question 10

School-based groups are usually of what duration?
A) At least a semester
B) Brief
C) Often an entire school year
D) Sometimes multiyear

Accepted Answer

The answer of School-based groups are usually of what duration?
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Question 11

Connecting the interventions of play therapy with __________ helps to justify this approach in school settings.
A) academic success
B) academic failure
C) bias and prejudice
D) general dissatisfaction

Accepted Answer

Connecting play therapy with academic success helps justify its use in school settings by demonstrating its potential to positively impact students' learning and performance.

Question 12

The group counseling services provided for children and adolescents in schools occupy a major place because of their efficacy in __________.
A) balancing their problems with the desire to have fun
B) breaches and limitations in confidentiality
C) delivering information and treatment
D) transference issues

Accepted Answer

Group counseling in schools is effective because it provides a platform for delivering information and treatment to children and adolescents, addressing their specific needs in a supportive environment.

Question 13

In a group setting with child counselees, the youngsters regularly present views about parents, teachers, the school, etc. The leader, should:
A) Maintain partiality
B) Express his own views on the matter
C) Remain neutral
D) Weigh his responses carefully before agreeing or disagreeing with the children

Accepted Answer

Remaining neutral allows the leader to facilitate open discussion without influencing the children's opinions or creating bias.

Question 14

All matters of child abuse or neglect, either real or suspected, should be reported immediately to:
A) Child Protective Services
B) SCP
C) The Police
D) Department of Child Services

Accepted Answer

Child Protective Services (CPS) is the agency responsible for investigating reports of child abuse or neglect and ensuring the safety and well-being of children.

Question 15

Children in group settings often test barriers and limitations in order to gauge the level of ________________ which they can expect.
A) permissiveness
B) safety
C) discipline
D) reaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children in group settings often test barriers...

Question 16

The __________ of school counselors differ from those of community mental health counselors, and the groups often have a different focus.
A) roles and functions
B) federal laws regarding confidentiality
C) legal ethics
D) state ethics

Accepted Answer

School counselors and community mental health counselors have different roles and functions, with school counselors focusing on the educational setting and community mental health counselors focusing on the broader mental health needs of individuals in the community.

Question 17

__________ should be clearly articulated to the parents or guardians of the children who participate.
A) Leader meeting notes
B) Supervision notes
C) Therapist progress notes
D) Program goals

Accepted Answer

Program goals should be clearly articulated to the parents or guardians of the children who participate to ensure they understand the purpose, objectives, and expected outcomes of the program their children are involved in.

Question 18

A well-known personality in the field of psychology who developed and instituted a form of widely used play-therapy was:
A) Skinner
B) Freud
C) Jung
D) Bandura

Accepted Answer

The answer of A well-known personality in the field of...

Question 19

Mrs. O'Hara, a social worker, has recommended to Billy's third-grade teacher that he be placed in a school group to address certain issues. All the following should be taken into consideration for a proper student-to-group fit in terms of length and duration of the group, EXCEPT :
A) Medication Billy may be taking
B) The severity of Billy's problems
C) His attention span
D) His grades

Accepted Answer

Billy's grades are not directly relevant to determining the appropriate length and duration of a group designed to address his issues. The focus should be on factors that directly impact his ability to participate and benefit from the group, such as the severity of his problems, his attention span, and any medication that might affect his participation.

Question 20

__________________ is the most common theoretical approach in school settings.
A) Cognitive Behavioral
B) Psychodrama
C) Humanistic
D) Eclectic

Accepted Answer

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most common theoretical approach used in school settings due to its evidence-based effectiveness in addressing a wide range of psychological issues and its practical applicability in a structured environment like schools.

Quiz 10: Groups in School Settings

Play-therapy is/can be utilized effectively for:

__________ is increasing in popularity in groups for children and adolescents.

An examination of psychoeducational groups in kindergarten through 12th grade demonstrated benefits in all the following areas EXCEPT : .

__________ the adolescent to become an active group participant can be challenging.

When working with children and adolescents, be aware of _________ that may subtly influence your interactions.

Sources of __________ during adolescence are unique to that specific period to the exclusion of those faced during college years.

All the following are considered appropriate/important factors, ideas or considerations in terminating a group of children, EXCEPT :

School-based groups emphasize __________ strategies to support healthy student development and more effective ways of dealing with the tasks of daily living.

Small groups have the potential to reach many students before they need __________ for more serious mental health problems.

School-based groups are usually of what duration?

Connecting the interventions of play therapy with __________ helps to justify this approach in school settings.

The group counseling services provided for children and adolescents in schools occupy a major place because of their efficacy in __________.

In a group setting with child counselees, the youngsters regularly present views about parents, teachers, the school, etc. The leader, should:

All matters of child abuse or neglect, either real or suspected, should be reported immediately to:

Children in group settings often test barriers and limitations in order to gauge the level of ________________ which they can expect.

The __________ of school counselors differ from those of community mental health counselors, and the groups often have a different focus.

__________ should be clearly articulated to the parents or guardians of the children who participate.

A well-known personality in the field of psychology who developed and instituted a form of widely used play-therapy was:

Mrs. O'Hara, a social worker, has recommended to Billy's third-grade teacher that he be placed in a school group to address certain issues. All the following should be taken into consideration for a proper student-to-group fit in terms of length and duration of the group, EXCEPT :

__________________ is the most common theoretical approach in school settings.