Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Couples and Families

Chapter 12  Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Couples and Families

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

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

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

A process group is focused on __________ process rather than content.
interpersonal
intrapersonal
internal
external

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

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?
3-8
10-12
2-4
2-6

ANS: A
REF: General Group Guidelines (p. 505)

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

ANS: C
REF: General Group Guidelines (p. 505)

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.
open
closed
ongoing
open and closed

ANS: B
REF: General Group Guidelines (p. 505)

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.
bipolar disorder
major depressive disorder
ADHD
schizophrenia

ANS: D
REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups (p. 506-507)

In the treatment of partner violence, recent initial studies indicate which of the following approaches to be effective means of reducing physical violence?
Groups for male abusive partners only
Groups for female survivors of violence only
Conjoint Couples therapy
Multi-couple group therapy

ANS: D
REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups (p. 510-511)

Relationship enhancement programs have shown to promote each of the following for couples EXCEPT?
Positive communication
Happy marriages
Conflict management
Positive expression of affection

ANS: B
REF: Evidence-Based Couple and Family Groups (p. 511)