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SECURE TEST BANK
Mastering Competencies in Family Therapy
Chapter 12: Evidence-Based Group Treatments for Couples and Families
1. Psychoeducational groups or classes are __________-focused and educational, rooted in
the cognitive behavioral assumption that if people knew better they would do better.
a. process
b. content
c. discussion
d. support
2. A process group is focused on __________ process rather than content.
a. interpersonal
b. intrapersonal
c. internal
d. external
3. 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?
a. 3-8
b. 10-12
c. 2-4
d. 2-6
4. When working with families or couples in process groups, how many couples or families
should be invited to participate?
a. 2-10
b. 2-7
c. 3-4
d. 1-2
5. 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.
a. open
b. closed
c. ongoing
d. open and closed
6. 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.
a. bipolar disorder
b. major depressive disorder
c. ADHD
d. schizophrenia
7. In the treatment of partner violence, recent initial studies indicate which of the following
approaches to be effective means of reducing physical violence?
a. Groups for male abusive partners only
b. Groups for female survivors of violence only
c. Conjoint Couples therapy
d. Multi-couple group therapy
8. Relationship enhancement programs have shown to promote each of the following for
couples EXCEPT?
a. Positive communication
b. Happy marriages
c. Conflict management
d. Positive expression of affection
