Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Couples and Families

Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Couples and Families

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Psychoeducational groups or classes are __________-focused and educational, rooted in the cognitive behavioral assumption that if people knew better they would do better.
   1. process
   2. content
   3. discussion
   4. support

ANS:         B

REF:          Brief Overview of Types of Groups (p. 504)

1. A process group is focused on __________ process rather than content.
   1. interpersonal
   2. intrapersonal
   3. internal
   4. external

ANS:         A

REF:          Brief Overview of Types of Groups (p. 504)

1. The number of people allowed into a group is the key to its success. What is the general number recommended for process groups of teens and adults?
   1. 3-8
   2. 10-12
   3. 2-4
   4. 2-6

ANS:         A

REF:          General Group Guidelines (p. 505)

1. When working with families or couples in process groups, how many couples or families should be invited to participate?
   1. 2-10
   2. 2-7
   3. 3-4
   4. 1-2

ANS:         C

REF:          General Group Guidelines (p. 505)

1. Most process groups and court-mandated psychoeducational groups are __________ groups. The group format allows for the intimacy and trust necessary for process groups to function and also enables mandated groups to develop a coherent and in-depth curriculum that allows group facilitators to monitor individual members’ progress.
   1. open
   2. closed
   3. ongoing
   4. open and closed

ANS:         B

REF:          General Group Guidelines (p. 505)