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PART - I (20 Marks)

Answer all questions.

 

Question 1. [20]
Answer briefly all the questions (i) to (xx) :

 

(i) Define personality, according to Eysenck. [1 Mark]

Answer:
According to Eysenck (1971), Personality is the more or less stable and enduring organisation of a person's character, temperament, intellect and physique, which determine his unique adjustment to the environment.

Teacher's Note:
a) Eysenck viewed personality through a hierarchical model emphasizing biological and genetic determinants.
b) Ensure key terms like stable, enduring, character, temperament, intellect, and physique are accurately included.

 

(ii) State the formula for calculating the IQ of an individual. [1 Mark]

Answer:
\(\text{IQ} = \frac{\text{MA}}{\text{CA}} \times 100\)
Where:
\(\text{IQ}\) = Intelligence Quotient
\(\text{MA}\) = Mental Age
\(\text{CA}\) = Chronological Age

Teacher's Note:
a) The formula was originally formulated by William Stern and later utilized by Lewis Terman in the Stanford-Binet scale.
b) Students must clearly define MA and CA along with the formula to secure full marks.

 

(iii) Give the full form of SCII. [1 Mark]

Answer:
The full form of SCII is Strong Campbell Interest Inventory.

Teacher's Note:
a) SCII is a widely used psychometric assessment tool designed to help people evaluate career interests.
b) Spelling of proper names like Campbell and Strong must be exact.

 

(iv) What is meant by the term fixation according to Freud ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Fixation is the excessive investment of psychic energy in a particular stage of psychosexual development, which results in various types of psychological disorders or personality traits associated with that stage.

Teacher's Note:
a) Fixation occurs when a child is either overly gratified or overly frustrated at a specific psychosexual stage.
b) Mentioning psychic energy and psychosexual development is crucial.

 

(v) Briefly explain what is meant by gender identity. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Gender identity is defined as a personal conception of oneself as male or female, representing an important aspect of the developing self-concept that is usually formed by age three.

Teacher's Note:
a) It is the child's ability to label themselves appropriately and consistently as a boy or a girl.
b) Note that core gender identity solidifies around early childhood (around age 3).

 

(vi) What is obsessive compulsive disorder ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder defined by the occurrence of unwanted and intrusive obsessive thoughts or distressing images, usually accompanied by compulsive behaviors performed to neutralize them.

Teacher's Note:
a) Obsessions refer to intrusive thoughts, while compulsions refer to repetitive behaviors.
b) The compulsive actions are typically driven by the need to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions.

 

(vii) Explain the term aptitude. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Aptitude refers to an individual's underlying potential or special ability to acquire specific skills, knowledge, or perform a particular kind of work or training successfully.

Teacher's Note:
a) Aptitude differs from achievement because it measures potential rather than current performance.
b) It is frequently used in vocational and educational guidance.

 

(viii) Define depression. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Depression is a mood disorder marked by feelings of extraordinary sadness, dejection, and a persistent loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyed.

Teacher's Note:
a) Clinical depression affects daily functioning, sleep, and appetite.
b) Emphasize the duration and severity required for clinical diagnosis.

 

(ix) What is meant by automatic vigilance ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Automatic vigilance is the strong tendency of individuals to pay greater attention to undesirable, threatening, or negative information over positive information.

Teacher's Note:
a) This cognitive bias acts as a survival mechanism to quickly detect potential threats in the environment.
b) It explains why negative events leave a stronger and longer-lasting impression than positive ones.

 

(x) Explain the term object permanence. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Object permanence is the understanding or realization of an infant that an object or person continues to exist even when it is out of sight.

Teacher's Note:
a) This concept develops during Piaget's sensorimotor stage of cognitive development.
b) It is famously demonstrated through games like peek-a-boo.

 

(xi) What is burnout ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, leaving an individual feeling overwhelmed and unable to meet constant demands.

Teacher's Note:
a) Burnout typically develops gradually over time due to chronic workplace or lifestyle stress.
b) It includes symptoms of cynicism, professional inefficacy, and chronic exhaustion.

 

(xii) Explain the term free association. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Free association is a psychoanalytic technique in which a client speaks aloud whatever comes to mind, regardless of how personal, painful, or irrelevant it may seem, to explore the preconscious and unconscious mind.

Teacher's Note:
a) Developed by Sigmund Freud, it helps bypass conscious defense mechanisms.
b) The therapist analyzes the stream of thoughts to uncover repressed conflicts.

 

(xiii) What is meant by matching individuals to their jobs ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Matching individuals to their jobs involves analyzing job characteristics through job analysis and evaluating candidate traits using psychological tests to place the right person in the right position for maximum efficiency and satisfaction.

Teacher's Note:
a) This is a core function of industrial-organizational psychology.
b) Proper matching reduces turnover and enhances job performance.

 

(xiv) Who put forward the Structure of Intellect Model of intelligence ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
J. P. Guilford put forward the Structure of Intellect model of intelligence.

Teacher's Note:
a) Guilford's model classifies intelligence along three dimensions: operations, contents, and products.
b) Ensure the name J. P. Guilford is written correctly.

 

(xv) What is meant by disorganized attachment ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Disorganized attachment is an insecure attachment pattern where infants show contradictory and confused behaviors, such as approaching the caregiver while looking away, often resulting from abusive or highly insensitive parenting.

Teacher's Note:
a) It is considered the least secure form of attachment.
b) Infants display fear and confusion towards the caregiver.

 

(xvi) Briefly explain oral stage of psycho sexual development. [1 Mark]

Answer:
The oral stage is the initial psychosexual stage (first 18 months of life) where the infant's main source of pleasure and gratification centers around the mouth through feeding, sucking, and biting.

Teacher's Note:
a) The mother's breast represents the first object of libido during this stage.
b) Fixation at this stage can lead to oral-dependent or oral-aggressive personality traits.

 

(xvii) What is meant by group test of intelligence ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
A group test of intelligence is an assessment that can be administered to many individuals simultaneously by a single examiner, saving time and cost.

Teacher's Note:
a) Examples include the Army Alpha and Army Beta tests.
b) Unlike individual tests, they do not require highly trained clinicians for administration.

 

(xviii) Who are delinquents ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Delinquents are adolescents who engage in persistent anti-social, violent, or rule-breaking behaviors that violate legal norms or societal expectations.

Teacher's Note:
a) Juvenile delinquency is often linked to risk factors like ineffective parenting and peer pressure.
b) Most delinquents do not necessarily become adult criminals.

 

(xix) What is meant by secondary cognitive appraisal ? [1 Mark]

Answer:
Secondary cognitive appraisal, proposed by Lazarus, is the assessment of one's coping abilities and resources to determine whether they are sufficient to meet the demands, harm, or threat of a stressful event.

Teacher's Note:
a) It follows primary appraisal, where the significance of the event is evaluated.
b) High coping resources minimize perceived stress.

 

(xx) Explain the term development. [1 Mark]

Answer:
Development refers to a progressive series of qualitative and quantitative changes that occur in an orderly, coherent pattern over time, leading forward from conception to death.

Teacher's Note:
a) Development is lifelong and involves both growth and decline.
b) The term emphasizes orderly and coherent progression.

 

PART - II (50 Marks)

SECTION - A

Answer any two questions.

 

Question 2.
(a) Describe the theory of Multiple Intelligence. [6 Marks]
(b) Who are gifted children ? Give any six characteristics of gifted children. [4 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) Howard Gardner challenged the notion of a single general intelligence and proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences in his book Frames of Mind (1983). According to him, intelligence is not a single entity but comprises multiple independent abilities, talents, and skills. He originally proposed seven independent types of intelligence, which are:
1. Linguistic intelligence: Competence in written and oral language, seen in writers, poets, and lecturers.
2. Logical-mathematical intelligence: Ability in scientific problem-solving, logic, and numbers, seen in mathematicians and scientists.
3. Spatial intelligence: Ability to manipulate and perceive visual images and spatial configurations, seen in architects, navigators, and painters.
4. Musical intelligence: Sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, and melody, seen in musicians and composers.
5. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence: Skillful control and coordination of the body, seen in dancers, athletes, and surgeons.
6. Interpersonal intelligence: Ability to understand and effectively interact with others, seen in counselors, politicians, and salespeople.
7. Intrapersonal intelligence: Deep self-awareness and understanding of one's own emotions and motivations, seen in philosophers and spiritual leaders.
Gardner's theory expanded the scope of human abilities, though the later-added intelligences have faced debate regarding their classification.

Teacher's Note:
a) Students must list and explain at least major types of intelligences proposed by Gardner.
b) Mentioning the book name and the core premise of independence among intelligences earns high marks.

 

Answer:
(b) According to the Marland Report (1972), gifted children are those who possess outstanding abilities or potential in areas such as general intellectual capacity, specific academic aptitude, creative thinking, leadership ability, visual/performing arts, or psychomotor activity.
Characteristics of gifted children include:
1. Physical characteristics: They often reach developmental milestones earlier than average children and show a healthy physical build.
2. Mental characteristics: They possess superior analytical and logical reasoning skills and a high capacity for abstract thinking.
3. Educational characteristics: They show deep interest in reading reference materials, grasp concepts quickly, and require less effort to achieve high academic grades.
4. Personality characteristics: They are generally self-confident, goal-oriented, emotionally well-balanced, and possess strong adjustment skills.
5. Social characteristics: They display leadership qualities, prefer the company of older peers, and exhibit high moral reasoning and empathy.
6. Negative characteristics: They can sometimes be perceived as stubborn, overly demanding, impatient with routine tasks, or absent-minded.

Teacher's Note:
a) The Marland Report definition provides an authoritative basis for identifying giftedness.
b) Ensure both positive and negative/behavioral characteristics are covered for a complete answer.

 

Question 3.
(a) Explain the measurement of personality through Rorschach Ink blot Test. [6 Marks]
(b) Discuss the levels of consciousness put forward by Freud. [4 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) The Rorschach Inkblot Test is a widely used projective psychological test developed by Hermann Rorschach in 1921 to assess personality structure and emotional functioning.
1. Description of Cards: The test consists of 10 standard inkblot cards, some in black and white and others with color.
2. Administration: The subject is shown each card one by one and asked, "What might this be?" or "What does this look like to you?"
3. Response Recording: The examiner records the responses verbatim, the time taken, the position of the card, and any extra comments made by the subject.
4. Inquiry Phase: After presenting all cards, the examiner goes through them again with the subject to clarify which specific features of the inkblot (form, color, shading, movement) prompted the responses.
5. Scoring Categories: Responses are scored based on location (whole blot vs. details), determinants (form, color, texture, movement), and content (human figures, animals, objects).
6. Interpretation: The pattern of responses reveals underlying unconscious conflicts, emotional tendencies, thought disorders, and defense mechanisms.

Teacher's Note:
a) Emphasize that it is a projective test where unstructured stimuli uncover unconscious dynamics.
b) Mentioning scoring dimensions (location, determinants, content) is essential for full credit.

 

Answer:
(b) Sigmund Freud divided human consciousness into three distinct levels of awareness:
1. Conscious Level: It consists of all the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that a person is actively aware of at any given moment in their surroundings.
2. Preconscious Level: It contains memories, information, and thoughts that are not currently in awareness but can be easily retrieved and brought to consciousness when needed (equivalent to long-term memory access).
3. Unconscious Level: It comprises thoughts, memories, fears, and unacceptable desires that are outside conscious awareness, often repressed because they cause anxiety, yet they significantly influence everyday behavior.

Teacher's Note:
a) Freud compared the mind to an iceberg, where the conscious mind is the visible tip, and the unconscious is the massive submerged portion.
b) Link each level to its psychological function in psychoanalytic theory.

 

Question 4.
(a) Describe the type theory of personality put forward by Hippocrates. [5 Marks]
(b) Give an account of Thurstone's theory of Primary Mental Abilities. [5 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) Type theories classify human personalities into distinct categories. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates proposed one of the earliest type theories based on bodily fluids (humors). According to him, the human body contains four distinct humors, and the predominance of one determines an individual's temperament and personality type:
1. Sanguine Personality (Blood): Dominated by blood, individuals are lighthearted, optimistic, carefree, sociable, and possess leadership qualities.
2. Choleric Personality (Yellow Bile): Dominated by yellow bile, individuals are irritable, impulsive, active, aggressive, and passionate.
3. Phlegmatic Personality (Phlegm/Mucus): Dominated by phlegm, individuals are calm, controlled, reliable, peaceful, and slow-paced.
4. Melancholic Personality (Black Bile): Dominated by black bile, individuals are pessimistic, sad, anxious, reserved, and rigid.

Teacher's Note:
a) Hippocrates' humoral theory laid the historical foundation for biological trait and type theories.
b) Clearly link each fluid with its corresponding personality type and key behavioral traits.

 

Answer:
(b) American psychologist L. L. Thurstone (1938) proposed the Group Factor Theory of Intelligence, arguing that intelligence is composed of several primary mental abilities rather than a single general factor. Using factor analysis, he identified nine distinct primary abilities:
1. Verbal Factor: Comprehension of verbal relations, words, and ideas.
2. Spatial Factor: Ability to manipulate objects imaginatively in space.
3. Numerical Factor: Ability to perform rapid and accurate mathematical calculations.
4. Memory Factor: Ability to memorize quickly.
5. Word-Fluency Factor: Ability to think of isolated words rapidly.
6. Inductive Reasoning Factor: Ability to draw rules or conclusions from specific instances.
7. Deductive Reasoning Factor: Ability to apply generalized results.
8. Perceptual Factor: Ability to perceive objects accurately.
9. Problem-Solving Factor: Ability to solve problems independently.
Thurstone developed the Primary Mental Abilities (PMA) test battery to measure these distinct factors.

Teacher's Note:
a) Thurstone rejected Spearman's 'g' factor concept in favor of multiple group factors.
b) Listing at least 6 to 7 primary factors with accurate descriptions is required for full marks.

 

SECTION - B

Answer any three questions.

 

Question 5.
(a) Describe the concrete cognitive development during childhood. [5 Marks]
(b) Discuss the motor milestones of development in infancy. [5 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) According to Piaget, the stage of concrete operations occurs roughly between the ages of 7 and 11 years. During this stage, children develop logical thought processes regarding concrete objects and events. Key cognitive developments include:
1. Conservation: Understanding that physical properties (mass, length, volume) remain constant despite changes in appearance (e.g., conservation of substance, length, and liquid).
2. Reversibility: The mental ability to reverse actions or operations (e.g., understanding that a deformed clay ball can be reshaped back into a sphere).
3. Categorization: Mastery of seriation (ordering items by a dimension like weight or height), transitive inference, and class inclusion (understanding hierarchical relationships between parts and wholes).
4. Spatial Thinking: Better understanding of spatial relationships, distances, and map reading.
5. Inductive Reasoning: Ability to draw general conclusions from specific observations.

Teacher's Note:
a) Emphasize that concrete operational children still struggle with abstract or hypothetical reasoning.
b) Clearly explain conservation and reversibility as hallmark milestones of this stage.

 

Answer:
(b) Motor development in infancy follows an orderly sequence governed by cephalocaudal (head-to-toe) and proximodistal (center-to-outward) trends. Key motor milestones include:
1. Reflexes at Birth: Newborns possess automatic reflexes such as blinking, rooting, sucking, Moro, Babinski, grasping, and stepping.
2. 1 month: Lifts head when lying on stomach.
3. 2 months: Lifts chest and supports upper body with arms; rolls from side to back.
4. 3 to 4 months: Grasps objects; sits with support; rolls from back to side.
5. 6 to 7 months: Sits alone unsupported; begins crawling.
6. 8 to 9 months: Stands with help; pulls to a standing position.
7. 11 to 12 months: Stands alone; walks alone.
8. 16 to 23 months: Walks up stairs with help; jumps in place.

Teacher's Note:
a) Motor milestones show individual variations in timing, but the sequence of development is universal.
b) Mentioning specific age brackets along with corresponding motor achievements is essential.

 

Question 6.
(a) What'is meant by positive stressor ? Explain any two situational causes and any two dis positional causes of stress. [5 Marks]
(b) Explain the wellness cycle of stress. [5 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) A positive stressor refers to any situation or circumstance that an individual finds motivating, inspiring, and enjoyable, yet is accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes (e.g., falling in love, winning a competition).
Two situational causes of stress are:
1. Stressful Life Events: Major cataclysmic disruptions such as the death of a spouse, job loss, or natural disasters.
2. Daily Hassles: Minor, recurring irritants such as traffic jams, household chores, or financial worries.
Two dispositional causes of stress are:
1. Negative Affectivity / Pessimistic Explanatory Style: A psychological predisposition where individuals consistently view life events through a negative lens and attribute setbacks to internal, stable qualities.
2. Lack of Psychological Control: Believing that one has no control over stressful events, which diminishes self-efficacy and increases vulnerability to stress.

Teacher's Note:
a) Distinguish clearly between situational (environmental/external) and dispositional (internal/personality-based) causes.
b) Give concrete examples for each category to ensure full marks.

 

Answer:
(b) The wellness cycle of stress illustrates how an individual reacts to stressors in an adaptive manner through health-promoting lifestyle responses:
1. Immediate Techniques and Skills: Implementing adaptive behavioral responses (assertiveness, time management), physical responses (balanced diet, regular exercise, relaxation), and cognitive restructuring.
2. Cognitive and Emotional Development: Regular practice improves mental health, builds resilience against future stressors, and enhances productivity and enjoyment of life.
3. Long-Term Effects: Over time, these health-promoting practices lead to permanent changes in internal resources, fostering an adaptive personality with increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and enhanced physical resistance to diseases.

Teacher's Note:
a) The wellness cycle emphasizes proactive coping mechanisms rather than passive endurance of stress.
b) Structure the answer logically covering immediate techniques, developmental changes, and long-term outcomes.

 

Question 7.
(a) Explain the five axes of DSM IV. [5 Marks]
(b) Discuss the basic nature of schizophrenia and specify its symptoms. [5 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) utilizes a multiaxial system to evaluate mental health across five distinct domains:
1. Axis I: Clinical Disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, dementia).
2. Axis II: Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation, noting enduring, maladaptive personality traits.
3. Axis III: General Medical Conditions that are potentially relevant to understanding or managing the mental disorder.
4. Axis IV: Psychosocial and Environmental Problems affecting the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis (e.g., housing, occupational, or economic problems).
5. Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF), reporting the clinician's judgment of the individual's overall level of psychological, social, and occupational functioning on a scale of 1 to 100.

Teacher's Note:
a) The multiaxial system provides a comprehensive bio-psychosocial evaluation of patients.
b) Each axis must be named and briefly explained for full credit.

 

Answer:
(b) Schizophrenia is a severe psychotic disorder where 'schizo' means split and 'phrenia' means mind, referring to a fragmentation of thought, emotion, and perception. It affects about 1% of the population.
Symptoms are broadly classified into two categories:
1. Positive Symptoms (excesses added to personality):
- Delusions: False fixed beliefs (e.g., delusions of persecution or grandeur).
- Hallucinations: Sensory perceptions without external stimuli, most commonly auditory (hearing voices).
- Disordered Thinking and Speech: Loose associations, derailment, or neologisms.
- Disorganized Behavior: Agitation, inappropriate hygiene, or bizarre motor movements.
2. Negative Symptoms (deficits or losses from personality):
- Social withdrawal and extreme apathy.
- Lack of drive or initiative (avolition).
- Emotional flatness (blunted affect).

Teacher's Note:
a) Emphasize the crucial clinical distinction between positive symptoms (excesses) and negative symptoms (deficits).
b) Define the etymological roots of schizophrenia accurately.

 

Question 8.
(a) What is conformity ? Explain Solomon Asch 's study on conformity. [5 Marks]
(b) Explain the concept of social learning, realistic competition and stereotyping, as factors causing prejudice. [5 Marks]

 

Answer:
(a) Conformity is defined as the tendency to change one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors to align with group standards or societal expectations due to real or imagined social pressure.
Solomon Asch's Study on Conformity (1951):
- Experiment Setup: Asch placed male participants in a group where all other members were confederates (assistants to the researcher). They were shown a card with a standard line and another card with three comparison lines.
- Task: Participants had to state aloud which comparison line matched the standard line. The correct answer was always obvious.
- Procedure: In critical trials, the confederates unanimously gave the clearly wrong answer.
- Findings: A significant number of participants conformed to the incorrect majority consensus on several trials, demonstrating the powerful need for social approval and fear of social disapproval, even when they knew the group was wrong.

Teacher's Note:
a) Asch's experiment is a classic study demonstrating normative social influence.
b) Clearly outline the experimental setup, task, and core conclusion.

 

Answer:
(b) Prejudice refers to unjustified, usually negative evaluations of a group and its members. Key factors causing prejudice include:
1. Social Learning: Children learn prejudices from parents, peers, media, and cultural norms through observation, imitation, and reinforcement (e.g., picking up derogatory ethnic humor or stereotypes from adults).
2. Realistic Conflict Theory / Realistic Competition: Prejudice stems from direct competition between groups for scarce resources, power, or status. Dominant groups try to maintain privilege, while subordinate groups fight for equality, producing intergroup hostility.
3. Stereotyping: Stereotypes are cognitive generalizations or beliefs about the personal attributes of a social group. They form the cognitive foundation of prejudice, leading people to judge individuals based on group labels rather than personal merit.

Teacher's Note:
a) Ensure all three causes (social learning, realistic competition, stereotyping) are clearly differentiated.
b) Link stereotyping as the cognitive component that fuels the affective component of prejudice.

 

Question 9.
Write short notes on any two of the following : [5 x 2]
(a) Any five ways in which Psychology helps in school environment.
(b) Rehabilitation.
(c) Role of a counselor in dealing with families and with groups.

 

Answer:
(a) Psychology contributes significantly to the school environment in the following ways:
1. Understanding Individual Differences: Helps teachers recognize that students vary widely in intelligence, aptitude, and learning styles, allowing them to adapt instruction accordingly.
2. Effective Teaching Methods: Educational psychology provides insights into learning principles, encouraging the use of audio-visual aids and activity-based learning.
3. Curriculum Construction: Assists in designing age-appropriate curricula keeping students' developmental stages and societal needs in mind.
4. Measurement of Learning Outcomes: Provides psychological tools and tests to assess academic achievement and evaluate teaching effectiveness.
5. Developing Positive Attitudes: Fosters positive teacher-student relationships, classroom management skills, and emotional well-being.

Teacher's Note:
a) Focus strictly on educational and school-based applications of psychology.
b) List at least five distinct contributions clearly.

 

Answer:
(b) Rehabilitation refers to a comprehensive range of interventions designed to help individuals with disabilities or mental illnesses improve their functioning, autonomy, and quality of life.
- Key Goals: To help patients acquire daily living skills (e.g., using public transport, cooking), understand their illness, recognize early warning signs of relapse, and reintegrate into community life.
- Types: Includes vocational rehabilitation (job training), social skills training, and cognitive remediation.
- Philosophy: Psychiatric rehabilitation emphasizes independence, empowering individuals to fulfill normative adult roles like working, studying, and maintaining relationships rather than relying solely on institutional care.

Teacher's Note:
a) Emphasize that rehabilitation aims at community integration and independent living.
b) Mention key components like vocational and social skills training.

 

Answer:
(c) The role of a counselor in family and group settings involves:
1. Family Therapy: Counselors work with families to reduce conflict, improve communication patterns, and modify unhealthy reinforcement contingencies. They address the family system as a whole rather than focusing solely on the "identified patient".
2. Group Therapy: Counselors act as facilitators or leaders for groups of 5 to 15 individuals, creating a safe therapeutic atmosphere. They guide interpersonal interactions, help members process shared emotional difficulties, and manage group anxiety through techniques like talking and psychodrama.

Teacher's Note:
a) Differentiate clearly between family therapy (addressing systemic dynamics) and group therapy (peer-based interpersonal support).
b) Highlight the counselor's role as a trained facilitator.

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