A patient in a group therapy session listens for a time and then remarks, "I used to think I was the only one who felt afraid. I guess I'm not as alone as I thought.". This is an example of:
a. ventilation.
b. altruism.
c. universality.
d. group cohesiveness.
C
Realizing that one is not alone and that others share the same problems and feelings is called universality. Ventilation refers to expressing emotions. Altruism refers to benefitting by being of help to others. Group cohesiveness refers to the degree of bonding among members of the group.
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