Define cohesion and discuss how it operates as a central therapeutic factor in group work.

What will be an ideal response?


Cohesion is the feeling of “we-ness” often expressed by members of a working group. It is the sense of connection among members and with the group itself. Yalom describes it as the equivalent of the relationship in individual counseling and he considers it a primary and necessary condition for effective group work.

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Discuss the measures of central tendency.

What will be an ideal response?

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__________________ requires that consultants fulfill their responsibility to uphold trust in any professional relationship, such as maintaining confidentiality.

a. Nonmaleficence b. Beneficence c. Justice d. Fidelity

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At-risk children are overly sensitive to negative interpersonal interactions

A. True B. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Counseling

The most important question that the accountability system aims to answer is,

A. "How are students different as a result of the program?" B. "How many students does the program serve?" C. "Who benefits most from the program?" D. "How much of the program is focused on providing direct services?"

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