Three members of the therapy group share covert glances as other members of the group bring up
problems. One of them often makes a statement that subtly puts down another speaker or takes
exception to a comment by the group leader.
The others then nod in agreement. The group leader
should suspect the occurrence of
a. cohesiveness.
b. confrontation.
c. subgrouping.
d. countertransference.
C
Subgrouping occurs when a small group is isolated within a larger group and functions separately,
having more loyalty to the subgroup than to the larger group. Option A: Cohesiveness refers to the
"togetherness" of the group. In this case the group lacks cohesion. Option B: Confrontation refers to
questioning a member in a challenging, yet supportive, way. Option D: Countertransference refers to
the therapist's reaction to a group member.
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