Question 1

The change in members of AA occurs through
A)groups who meet over the Internet.
B)hospitals with the help of a health care professional.
C)leadership transformation.
D)the international organization manuals.
E)a local chapter of alcoholics.

Accepted Answer

The change in members of AA occurs through a local chapter of alcoholics. AA operates on a decentralized structure, with local chapters (known as "groups") being the primary unit of organization. Members come together at meetings to share their experiences and support each other in sobriety. There are no professional leaders, manuals, or formal training programs, and the organization does not endorse any specific treatment or therapy.

Question 2

Co-leadership
A)occurs when a group member takes over some of the leader's responsibilities.
B)is relatively less effective than single-leadership.
C)involves installing two leaders in a therapeutic group.
D)is most effective when the leaders are clearly distinguishable in terms of authority.
E)confuses group members and should be avoided.

Accepted Answer

Co-leadership involves installing two leaders in a therapeutic group.

Question 3

At the first session of the meeting you attend,you are surprised to learn that no one is "running" the meeting-no psychologist or health-professional is conducting the session.You are likely attending a meeting of a(n)___ group.
A)psychoanalytic therapy
B)encounter
C)support
D)Gestalt therapy
E)structured training

Accepted Answer

In support groups, members typically share their experiences and provide emotional support to one another, without the guidance or leadership of a professional. Therefore, the absence of a psychologist or health professional suggests that this meeting is likely a support group. The other options involve a more structured approach to therapy or training, with a professional leading the sessions.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?
A)To be effective,change-promoting groups must promote catharsis among members.
B)People experiencing a problem who engage in upward social comparison describe their own adjustment in more positive terms.
C)In support groups,the group leader is the individual who is most responsible for maintaining positive change.
D)Support groups expose members to others who provide them with reassurance and hope.

Accepted Answer

Support groups are designed to provide members with a sense of social support and connectedness. Members can receive reassurance and hope from others in the group who have experienced similar challenges. This social support can help members to cope with their problems and promote more positive adjustment. Option A is incorrect because the promotion of catharsis is not always necessary for change-promoting groups to be effective. Option B is incorrect because upward social comparison can lead to negative affective states, such as envy or low self-esteem. Option C is incorrect because while group leaders can play an important role in facilitating positive change, members themselves are also responsible for maintaining progress.

Question 5

A tragedy strikes your community-15 homes are destroyed in a mudslide,and many lives are lost.If you were head of the mental health agency,what would you suggest?
A)Let the community get back on its feet before providing psychological services.
B)Immediately intervene with a general stress management program.
C)Institute group-level treatments,but target them to the specific needs of those involved.
D)Use individual treatment methods,given the severity of the tragedy.
E)Make use of psychodrama methods in a group-level treatment modality.

Accepted Answer

Group-level treatments should be instituted to provide psychological services to the affected community. However, the treatment approach should be targeted to the specific needs of those involved, considering the severity of the tragedy. Individual treatment methods may be necessary for some individuals, but group-level treatments offer the added benefit of social support and may be more effective in promoting healing and a sense of community. Psychodrama methods may also be useful in a group-level treatment modality. There is a need to intervene immediately with a stress management program to alleviate the trauma experienced by the affected individuals. Therefore, options A and B are not the best choices.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is consistent with an experiential style of learning?
A)I like to make my learning personal,as I feel things deeply and respond at an emotional level.
B)I like to think about ideas and concepts,rely on reason,and examine ideas carefully.
C)I like to watch and listen;I look at all sides of an issue,and often take my time before I respond.
D)I like to learn by doing things;I try things out,and enjoy seeking results.

Accepted Answer

An experiential style of learning involves personal engagement and emotional response, which aligns with statement A.

Question 7

Kurt Lewin is most closely associated with which type of change promoting group?
A)psychoanalytic
B)Gestalt
C)training
D)support
E)interpersonal

Accepted Answer

Kurt Lewin is most closely associated with "training" groups, specifically the development of T-groups (training groups) which focus on group dynamics and leadership training.

Question 8

___ occurs when members of support group become more hopeful after hearing long-time members tell inspirational stories of how they overcame their problems.
A)Downward social comparison
B)Upward social comparison
C)Installation of universality
D)Reverse self-disclosure
E)Evaluative readjustment

Accepted Answer

Upward social comparison occurs when individuals compare themselves to others who are better off or more successful in some way, which can inspire hope and motivation to improve their own situation. Hearing inspirational stories from long-time members who have overcome their problems can lead to such comparisons, fostering a sense of possibility and encouragement.

Question 9

___ group therapy utilizes contracts,modeling,feedback,and rehearsal.
A)Encounter
B)Psychoanalytic
C)Gestalt
D)Training
E)Cognitive-behavioral

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral group therapy typically utilizes contracts to establish goals and commitment, modeling to demonstrate desired behaviors or responses, feedback to reinforce positive changes and address areas for improvement, and rehearsal to practice new skills and behaviors. This approach is focused on identifying and changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that contribute to psychological distress.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A)Online support groups tend to be less helpful than face-to-face groups.
B)People are more satisfied with the information others provide online.
C)People report that they feel supported and valued by members in chat rooms.
D)Members share more practical and factual information than in face-to-face groups.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true. Studies have shown that online support groups can be just as helpful as face-to-face groups, and they may offer certain advantages such as increased anonymity and convenience.

Question 11

____ is NOT identified by the text as a therapeutic factor in groups.
A)Hope
B)Guidance
C)Cohesion
D)Altruism
E)Fantasy

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention fantasy as a therapeutic factor in groups. It discusses hope, guidance, cohesion, and altruism as factors that can promote growth and healing in group therapy.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the components typically included in the structured learning group cycle?
A)support
B)orientation
C)analysis
D)application
E)experience

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 13

Cognitive behavior therapy tends to
A)last several years.
B)be highly structured.
C)emphasize psychodrama.
D)be ineffective.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a highly structured form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It typically involves setting specific goals and targets for treatment, and encourages clients to actively participate in their own therapy. Unlike traditional talk therapy, CBT typically lasts for a shorter period of time (usually several months) and is more focused on practical strategies for managing symptoms. Numerous studies have shown CBT to be an effective treatment for a wide range of mental health issues.

Question 14

The T in the term T-group stands for
A)therapy.
B)task.
C)traditional.
D)Tavistock.
E)training.

Accepted Answer

The T in T-group stands for training. These types of groups are designed to focus on personal and interpersonal development, with a goal of improving communication and leadership skills through group activities and feedback.

Question 15

___ therapy groups emphasize learn adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.
A)Psychoanalytic
B)Gestalt
C)T-group
D)Cognitive-behavior

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) groups aim to help individuals learn new and more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving. This type of therapy is focused on addressing specific problems and helping individuals develop practical skills to manage their symptoms or issues. Psychoanalytic and Gestalt therapies are more focused on exploring emotions and underlying unconscious processes, while T-group (or sensitivity training) is focused on developing interpersonal skills through group interactions.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of most support groups?
A)problem specific
B)emphasis on providing social,informational,and emotional support to fellow sufferers
C)autonomous and relatively independent
D)based on set of orienting principles that are endorsed by most members
E)members have little experience with the problem they face

Accepted Answer

Most support groups consist of individuals who have personal experience with the problem they face, therefore E is not a characteristic of most support groups.

Question 17

Feedback from other members to the individual is most closely associated with which therapeutic factor?
A)hope
B)universality
C)interpersonal learning
D)self-disclosure
E)altruism

Accepted Answer

Feedback from other members to the individual is an interpersonal learning therapeutic factor, as it allows for the individual to learn more about themselves through interactions with others.

Question 18

Group interventions for disasters and traumas,such as process debriefings,are NOT always beneficial,particularly when they
A)are implemented immediately following the incident.
B)stress the disclosure of emotional reactions.
C)use standardized methods that ignore the unique characteristics of the affected individuals.
D)focus on providing information about available support services.
E)are conducted by mental health professionals.

Accepted Answer

Standardized methods that ignore the unique characteristics of the affected individuals can be harmful in group interventions for disasters and traumas, as they may not address the specific needs of each individual.

Question 19

Rosseta learns to express her positive and negative feelings by watching Edwina talk to the group,for Edwina is very emotionally expressive.This change illustrates
A)observational learning.
B)insight.
C)positive reinforcement.
D)altruism.
E)transference.

Accepted Answer

Observational learning refers to the learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others. In this case, Rosseta learns to express her positive and negative feelings by watching Edwina's behavior, which is an example of observational learning. The other options do not fit the given scenario - insight refers to a sudden realization or understanding, positive reinforcement refers to increasing the likelihood of a behavior by adding a desirable consequence, altruism refers to selfless behavior for the benefit of others, and transference refers to projecting one's feelings or emotions onto another person or object.

Question 20

Groups with such names as Gamblers Anonymous,Adult Children of Alcoholics,The Bell's Palsy Network,Reach to Recover for cancer survivors,and OCD of America are examples of ___ groups.
A)psychoanalytic therapy
B)encounter
C)support
D)Gestalt therapy
E)structured training

Accepted Answer

The mentioned groups are examples of support groups where individuals come together to share their experiences, provide emotional support, and provide practical advice and coping strategies for a particular issue or condition.

Quiz 16: Growth and Change

The change in members of AA occurs through

Co-leadership

At the first session of the meeting you attend,you are surprised to learn that no one is "running" the meeting-no psychologist or health-professional is conducting the session.You are likely attending a meeting of a(n) ___ group.

Which of the following statements is true?

A tragedy strikes your community-15 homes are destroyed in a mudslide,and many lives are lost.If you were head of the mental health agency,what would you suggest?

Which of the following statements is consistent with an experiential style of learning?

Kurt Lewin is most closely associated with which type of change promoting group?

___ occurs when members of support group become more hopeful after hearing long-time members tell inspirational stories of how they overcame their problems.

___ group therapy utilizes contracts,modeling,feedback,and rehearsal.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

____ is NOT identified by the text as a therapeutic factor in groups.

Which of the following is NOT one of the components typically included in the structured learning group cycle?

Cognitive behavior therapy tends to

The T in the term T-group stands for

___ therapy groups emphasize learn adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of most support groups?

Feedback from other members to the individual is most closely associated with which therapeutic factor?

Group interventions for disasters and traumas,such as process debriefings,are NOT always beneficial,particularly when they

Rosseta learns to express her positive and negative feelings by watching Edwina talk to the group,for Edwina is very emotionally expressive.This change illustrates

Groups with such names as Gamblers Anonymous,Adult Children of Alcoholics,The Bell's Palsy Network,Reach to Recover for cancer survivors,and OCD of America are examples of ___ groups.