Question

During group therapy, one patient says to another, "When I first started in this group, you were unable to make a decision, but now you can. You’ve made a lot of progress. I am beginning to think that maybe I can conquer my fears to." Which therapeutic factor is evident by this statement?
a. Hopeb. Altruismc. Catharsisd. Cohesiveness

Answer 1

Answer: a. Hope

Explanation: Hope; this is a feeling of belief and desire for a specific thing to happen or take place. The therapeutic factor evident from that statement is hope, because ‘ when she first started she was unable to make decisions but now can’. Which makes her hopes to conquer her fears

Answer 2

Answer:

A.  Hope

Explanation:

When the patient professed that like his fellow patient in the group, who is now able to make decision as he progressed, he, as well, may be able to learn to cope more effectively, this reflects hope.

Hence, Groups can instill hope in individuals who are demoralized or pessimistic.

However, Altruism is a term that describes situation in which individual is doing good for others, which can result in positive feelings about oneself.

While, Catharsis is a term that explains the situation of expressing strong emotions by individual.

Also, Cohesion is a term that refers process of forming a group among individuals and developing a connection with other group members.