Ch16 Evidence-Based Group Treatments Exam Prep

Chapter 16: Evidence-Based Group Treatments

for Couples and Families

Multiple Choice

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

REF: Brief Overview of Types of Groups

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

REF: Brief Overview of Types of Groups

1. Yalom identified several elements that make process groups effective. They include all of the following EXCEPT:
   1. instillation of hope.
   2. development of socializing techniques.
   3. catharsis.
   4. individuality.

REF: Brief Overview of Types of Groups

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

REF: General Group Guidelines

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. closed
   2. open
   3. ongoing
   4. restricted

REF: General Group Guidelines

1. Group facilitators consider all of the following factors when screening group members EXCEPT?
   1. presenting problem
   2. level of problem resolution
   3. ability to meaningfully contribute
   4. socioeconomic status

REF: General Group Guidelines

1. If a conflict arises in a group between two members, a therapist will directly intervene or interrupt the conflict to maintain group cohesion.
   1. True
   2. False

REF: General Group Guidelines

1. Family psychoeducation has been used as part of treatment for severe mental illness. Numerous controlled, clinical studies have demonstrated that patients diagnosed with __________whose families receive psychoeducation have reduced incidents of psychotic relapse and re-hospitalization.
   1. bipolar disorder
   2. major depressive disorder
   3. schizophrenia
   4. ADHD

REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups

1. The three phases of the cycle of violence as described by Walker include honeymoon, tension building, and ________________.
   1. disruption
   2. acting out
   3. implosion
   4. violence

REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups

1. Conjoint treatment of partner abuse combines a systemic and _____________ approach.
   1. feminist
   2. behavioral
   3. cognitive-behavioral
   4. punitive

REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups

1. Several forms of conjoint couples treatment and multicouple group treatment of partner violence is more effective than traditional gender-based models in reducing physical violence.
   1. True
   2. False

REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups

1. Parent training is the only treatment that produces normalization of child functioning with _________________.
   1. oppositional defiant disorder
   2. autism spectrum disorder
   3. generalized anxiety
   4. attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder

REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups

Short Answer

1. Describe some differences between psychoeducational groups and process groups.
2. Why might a group benefit from being a closed group?
3. How have family psychoeducational groups been used to treat mental illness?
4. What are some criticisms of traditional gender-based groups for partner abuse?
5. How do groups enhance relationships for non-distressed couples?