During group therapy, a male client laughs inappropriately and rolls his eyes when another male client discusses his feelings about "coming out" as a homosexual
The group therapist asks the first client to explain his reaction to the rest of the group. This process is an example of: 1. Taboo behavior.
2. Clearing the air.
3. Hidden homosexuality.
4. Attention-seeking and power struggles.
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Rationale: Clearing the air (making covert interpersonal difficulties overt) is an integral part of illuminating the process. The group must move beyond a focus on content toward a focus on process—the how and the why of an interaction. The members must recognize, examine, and understand the process and be willing to self-disclose to avoid future conflicts and detrimental behaviors.
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