Question 1

Most often,family therapy begins with __________ as the principal patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  the wife 
B)  the husband 
C)  an adolescent 
D)  a toddler 
A)  the wife 
B)  the husband 
C)  an adolescent 
D)  a toddler

Question 2

Describe briefly the structure of psychoanalytic group therapy.Explain how the techniques used differ from those of the individual form of the therapy.

Accepted Answer

Psychoanalytic group therapy typically i

Question 3

Explain why the group approach appears to be the treatment of choice for assertiveness training.Make sure that you provide at least three distinct reasons in your response.

Accepted Answer

The group approach appears to be the tre

Question 4

Bryan is a 13-year-old boy with significant social skills deficits.Which type of group therapy below would seem to be the best fit for him?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodrama 
B)  transactional analysis 
C)  behavioral group therapy 
D)  none of the above 
A)  psychodrama 
B)  transactional analysis 
C)  behavioral group therapy 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

As therapist for a Gestalt group,Dr.Otero focuses on

Accepted Answer

A)  one member at a time. 
B)  two members at a time. 
C)  all members at the same time. 
D)  different numbers of group members, depending on the situation. 
A)  one member at a time. 
B)  two members at a time. 
C)  all members at the same time. 
D)  different numbers of group members, depending on the situation.

Question 6

What is the purpose of a pregroup screening,as used in time-effective group psychotherapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  to see whether the potential group member responds appropriately to feedback 
B)  to ensure that the therapist and potential group member have a good rapport 
C)  to make sure that the potential group member has excellent social skills 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  to see whether the potential group member responds appropriately to feedback 
B)  to ensure that the therapist and potential group member have a good rapport 
C)  to make sure that the potential group member has excellent social skills 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 7

Annabeth often attends her group therapy in the form of resident seminars,weekend retreats,and brief workshops,rather than weekly meetings.Which type of therapy is she most likely receiving?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodrama 
B)  transactional analysis 
C)  Gestalt group therapy 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  psychodrama 
B)  transactional analysis 
C)  Gestalt group therapy 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 8

In his family therapy work,Dr.Sugarman emphasizes rewards that maintain undesirable actions or may enhance desired actions.Dr.Sugarman probably is conducting

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral family therapy. 
B)  network family therapy. 
C)  strategic family therapy. 
D)  structural family therapy. 
A)  behavioral family therapy. 
B)  network family therapy. 
C)  strategic family therapy. 
D)  structural family therapy.

Question 9

According to transactional analysis,the preferred ego state is

Accepted Answer

A)  parent (positive). 
B)  adult (positive). 
C)  child (positive). 
D)  more than one of the above 
A)  parent (positive). 
B)  adult (positive). 
C)  child (positive). 
D)  more than one of the above

Question 10

According to Sexton et al.(2004),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an "ingredient" for successful family therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  redefining the problem as a "family problem" 
B)  fostering improved family communication 
C)  maintaining strong therapeutic alliances 
D)  All of the above are ingredients of successful family therapy identified by Sexton et al. (2004). 
A)  redefining the problem as a "family problem" 
B)  fostering improved family communication 
C)  maintaining strong therapeutic alliances 
D)  All of the above are ingredients of successful family therapy identified by Sexton et al. (2004).

Question 11

Relatively recent meta-analyses of couples therapy suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  it is generally efficacious for reducing relationship distress. 
B)  it shows no promise for treating psychological disorders in individual partners. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above 
A)  it is generally efficacious for reducing relationship distress. 
B)  it shows no promise for treating psychological disorders in individual partners. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  neither of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is the primary goal of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  to free partners to express all of their emotions to each other, both positive and negative 
B)  to assist each partner in accurately identifying the emotions being experienced by the other 
C)  to change partners' problematic interactional styles and emotional responses so their attachment is more secure 
D)  to help partners focus on their emotional responses in the here-and-now so that they can be more spontaneous 
A)  to free partners to express all of their emotions to each other, both positive and negative 
B)  to assist each partner in accurately identifying the emotions being experienced by the other 
C)  to change partners' problematic interactional styles and emotional responses so their attachment is more secure 
D)  to help partners focus on their emotional responses in the here-and-now so that they can be more spontaneous

Question 13

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true of cognitive-behavioral group treatment for social phobia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires all group members to undergo individual CBT concurrently. 
B)  It includes exposure exercises, cognitive restructuring, and skills training. 
C)  It is arguably the treatment of choice for this condition. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It requires all group members to undergo individual CBT concurrently. 
B)  It includes exposure exercises, cognitive restructuring, and skills training. 
C)  It is arguably the treatment of choice for this condition. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 14

According to Berne,__________ are behaviors that people use to avoid getting too close to others.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactions 
B)  games 
C)  outbursts 
D)  none of the above 
A)  transactions 
B)  games 
C)  outbursts 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Identify briefly at least five decisions that must be made by the therapist regarding the structure and conduct/rules of group therapy.

Accepted Answer

1. Group size: The therapist must decide

Question 16

Family therapy is conducted by

Accepted Answer

A)  social workers. 
B)  psychologists and psychiatrists. 
C)  counselors. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  social workers. 
B)  psychologists and psychiatrists. 
C)  counselors. 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The wide variety of group therapy approaches yield many different therapy arrangements,but typically group therapy involves

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3 patients meeting once per week for 2 hours. 
B)  5-10 patients meeting twice per week for 45 minutes. 
C)  5-10 patients meeting once per week for 90 minutes. 
D)  10-15 patients meeting once per week for 2 hours. 
A)  2-3 patients meeting once per week for 2 hours. 
B)  5-10 patients meeting twice per week for 45 minutes. 
C)  5-10 patients meeting once per week for 90 minutes. 
D)  10-15 patients meeting once per week for 2 hours.

Question 18

Identify at least three general situations in which it would be logical to recommend family therapy.Identify at least two general situations in which family therapy should NOT be considered.

Accepted Answer

There are several general situations in

Question 19

Which two types of group therapy have drawn concern due significant popularization with little research support?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic group therapy; psychodrama 
B)  psychodrama; transactional analysis 
C)  transactional analysis; Gestalt group therapy 
D)  Gestalt group therapy; psychoanalytic group therapy 
A)  psychoanalytic group therapy; psychodrama 
B)  psychodrama; transactional analysis 
C)  transactional analysis; Gestalt group therapy 
D)  Gestalt group therapy; psychoanalytic group therapy

Question 20

Psychodrama

Accepted Answer

A)  always involves acting out a scene from the client's past. 
B)  is thought to promote catharsis, or emotional release. 
C)  has not been found efficacious by meta-analysis. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  always involves acting out a scene from the client's past. 
B)  is thought to promote catharsis, or emotional release. 
C)  has not been found efficacious by meta-analysis. 
D)  none of the above

Most often,family therapy begins with __________ as the principal patient.

Describe briefly the structure of psychoanalytic group therapy.Explain how the techniques used differ from those of the individual form of the therapy.

Explain why the group approach appears to be the treatment of choice for assertiveness training.Make sure that you provide at least three distinct reasons in your response.

Bryan is a 13-year-old boy with significant social skills deficits.Which type of group therapy below would seem to be the best fit for him?

As therapist for a Gestalt group,Dr.Otero focuses on

What is the purpose of a pregroup screening,as used in time-effective group psychotherapy?

Annabeth often attends her group therapy in the form of resident seminars,weekend retreats,and brief workshops,rather than weekly meetings.Which type of therapy is she most likely receiving?

In his family therapy work,Dr.Sugarman emphasizes rewards that maintain undesirable actions or may enhance desired actions.Dr.Sugarman probably is conducting

According to transactional analysis,the preferred ego state is

According to Sexton et al.(2004),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an "ingredient" for successful family therapy?

Relatively recent meta-analyses of couples therapy suggest that

Which of the following is the primary goal of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy?

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true of cognitive-behavioral group treatment for social phobia?

According to Berne,__________ are behaviors that people use to avoid getting too close to others.

Identify briefly at least five decisions that must be made by the therapist regarding the structure and conduct/rules of group therapy.

Family therapy is conducted by

The wide variety of group therapy approaches yield many different therapy arrangements,but typically group therapy involves

Identify at least three general situations in which it would be logical to recommend family therapy.Identify at least two general situations in which family therapy should NOT be considered.

Which two types of group therapy have drawn concern due significant popularization with little research support?

Psychodrama

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Exam 15: Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Couples Therapy

Most often,family therapy begins with __________ as the principal patient.

Describe briefly the structure of psychoanalytic group therapy.Explain how the techniques used differ from those of the individual form of the therapy.

Explain why the group approach appears to be the treatment of choice for assertiveness training.Make sure that you provide at least three distinct reasons in your response.

Bryan is a 13-year-old boy with significant social skills deficits.Which type of group therapy below would seem to be the best fit for him?

As therapist for a Gestalt group,Dr.Otero focuses on

What is the purpose of a pregroup screening,as used in time-effective group psychotherapy?

Annabeth often attends her group therapy in the form of resident seminars,weekend retreats,and brief workshops,rather than weekly meetings.Which type of therapy is she most likely receiving?

In his family therapy work,Dr.Sugarman emphasizes rewards that maintain undesirable actions or may enhance desired actions.Dr.Sugarman probably is conducting

According to transactional analysis,the preferred ego state is

According to Sexton et al.(2004),ALL BUT WHICH of the following is an "ingredient" for successful family therapy?

Relatively recent meta-analyses of couples therapy suggest that

Which of the following is the primary goal of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy?

ALL BUT WHICH of the following is true of cognitive-behavioral group treatment for social phobia?

According to Berne,__________ are behaviors that people use to avoid getting too close to others.

Identify briefly at least five decisions that must be made by the therapist regarding the structure and conduct/rules of group therapy.

Family therapy is conducted by

The wide variety of group therapy approaches yield many different therapy arrangements,but typically group therapy involves

Identify at least three general situations in which it would be logical to recommend family therapy.Identify at least two general situations in which family therapy should NOT be considered.

Which two types of group therapy have drawn concern due significant popularization with little research support?

Psychodrama

Clinical Psychology: An Introduction

Historical Overview of Clinical Psychology

Current Issues in Clinical Psychology

Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Diagnosis and Classification of Psychological Problems

The Assessment Interview

The Assessment of Intelligence

Personality Assessment

Behavioral Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Psychological Interventions

Psychotherapy: The Psychodynamic Perspective

Psychotherapy: Phenomenological Humanistic-Existential Perspective

Psychotherapy: Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral Perspectives

Community Psychology

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

Neuropsychology

Forensic Psychology

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