Group contexts allow opportunities for _______ of behaviors, so that a client may learn new ways of coping by observing the efforts of another person. Unfortunately, groups allow this in both positive and negative ways.

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Group contexts allow for modeling of behaviors, both positive and negative. This means that clients may learn new ways of coping by observing the efforts of another person, but they also may learn negative coping mechanisms if they are demonstrated by group members. The other options (support, universality, sharing) are also benefits of group therapy, but they do not address the specific aspect of modeling behaviors.

Group Contexts Allow Opportunities for _______ of Behaviors, So That