When a member expresses a desire to drop out of an ongoing group, the counselor should
a. persuade the member to stay in the group for the good of the group
b. bring the group to a close and start over with members who wish to continue
c. encourage the member to discuss the decision with the group
d. notify the remaining members in writing of that member's decision
e. assume that the group is dysfunctional
c. encourage the member to discuss the decision with the group
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Which of the following treatment systems has received the most empirical validation of its effectiveness?
(a) Gestalt therapy (b) developmental/psychodynamic psychotherapy (c) individual psychology (d) cognitive therapy
Why is construct validity said to be a difficult type of validity evidence to collect?
a. Statistical analyses to examine this type of validity are complex b. The amount of items needed on the measure is very large c. It is often obvious to the test taker what the measure is evaluating d. Defining the construct and accurate measurement are difficult to achieve
Which of the following is consistent with the statistical deviancy approach to defining abnormality?
a. Roughly 2% of the population has an IQ below 70; those with an IQ under 70 might, therefore, be considered abnormal. b. Those who act out against the rules of society and are thus considered deviant would meet the definition of abnormality. c. Those who are severely impaired by their inability to make and maintain meaningful social relationships would be considered abnormal. d. If 50% of the population had suicidal thoughts, this 50% would be considered abnormal.
An ethical standard upheld for screening potential counseling and psychotherapy group members states that
members each must receive as much information as possible about the and to inform their decision whether or not to join the group. a. strengths / weaknesses b. leader(s) / members c. benefits / liabilities d. obligations / forfeitures