Therapeutic Factors

Question 1

Members recognize that other members share similar feelings, thoughts & problems

Answer 1

Universality

Question 2

Members gain a boost to self concept through extending help to other group members

Answer 2

Altruism

Question 3

Member recognizes that other members’ success can be helpful and they develop optimism for their own improvement

Answer 3

Instillation of Hope

Question 4

Education or advice provided by the therapist or group members

Answer 4

Imparting information

Question 5

Opportunity to reenact critical family dynamics with group members in a corrective manner

Answer 5

Corrective Recapitulation of Primary Family Experience

Question 6

The group provides members with an environment that fosters adaptive and effective communication

Answer 6

Development of Socializing Techniques

Question 7

Members expand their personal knowledge and skills through observation of group members’ self-exploration, working through and personal development

Answer 7

Imitative Behaviour

Question 8

Feelings of trust, belonging & togetherness experienced by the group members

Answer 8

Cohesiveness

Question 9

Members accept responsibility for life decisions

Answer 9

Existential Factors

Question 10

Members release strong feelings about past or present experiences

Answer 10

Catharsis

Question 11

Members gain personal insight about their interpersonal impact through feedback provided by other members

Answer 11

Interpersonal Learning - Input

Question 12

Members provide an environment that allows members to interact in a more adaptive manner

Answer 12

Interpersonal learning - Output

Question 13

Members gain insight into psychological motivation underlying behavior and emotional reactions

Answer 13

Self-understanding

Question 14

Universality

Answer 14

Members recognize that other members share similar feelings, thoughts & problems

Question 15

Altruism

Answer 15

Members gain a boost to self concept through extending help to other group members

Question 16

Instillation of Hope

Answer 16

Member recognizes that other members’ success can be helpful and they develop optimism for their own improvement

Question 17

Imparting information

Answer 17

Education or advice provided by the therapist or group members

Question 18

Corrective Recapitulation of Primary Family Experience

Answer 18

Opportunity to reenact critical family dynamics with group members in a corrective manner

Question 19

Development of Socializing Techniques

Answer 19

The group provides members with an environment that fosters adaptive and effective communication

Question 20

Imitative Behaviour

Answer 20

Members expand their personal knowledge and skills through observation of group members’ self-exploration, working through and personal development

Question 21

Cohesiveness

Answer 21

Feelings of trust, belonging & togetherness experienced by the group members

Question 22

Existential Factors

Answer 22

Members accept responsibility for life decisions

Question 23

Catharsis

Answer 23

Members release strong feelings about past or present experiences

Question 24

Interpersonal Learning - Input

Answer 24

Members gain personal insight about their interpersonal impact through feedback provided by other members

Question 25

Interpersonal learning - Output

Answer 25

Members provide an environment that allows members to interact in a more adaptive manner

Question 26

Self-understanding

Answer 26

Members gain insight into psychological motivation underlying behavior and emotional reactions