LMSW Practice Test

In a new adult mental health group focused on obsessive-compulsive characteristics, the group would most likely seek to:

1. Include encounter techniques

2. Include having clients write a summary of each meeting

3. Lead toward having the obsessive-compulsive components become ego syntonic

4. Seek to have the obsessive-compulsive components become ego dystonic

The correct answer is: Seek to have the obsessive-compulsive components become ego dystonic

The focus of a group aimed at addressing obsessive-compulsive characteristics would be to help group members realize that their compulsive behaviors and obsessive thoughts are not a core aspect of their identity, but rather something they can work towards changing. By aiming to make these components ego dystonic, the group facilitates a process where individuals see their obsessions and compulsions as alien or unwanted parts of themselves. This shift helps individuals understand that they do not need to be defined by these behaviors, allowing for a disconnection from their compulsive tendencies. Encouraging this perspective can lead to greater motivation for change and enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. It empowers individuals to challenge their compulsions and to view them as problematic rather than an inherent part of their personality, fostering a healthier mindset and approach to their mental health challenges.