A school counselor proposes a small group experience involving role-playing, behavior rehearsal, and curriculum materials used to move the group toward a psychoeducational goal. The counselor is most likely proposing a:

• A. Structured Group
• B. Counseling Group
• C. Support Group
• D. Task Group

Answer: (A)

The situation highlights a group designed to teach and practice specific skills through a planned sequence, guided by curriculum materials, with the aim of achieving a psychoeducational goal. The use of role-playing and behavior rehearsal are active-learning strategies that prepare members to apply new skills in real life, which is characteristic of a structured group. This type of group is organized around clear objectives and a set curriculum, focusing on skill development and education rather than just exploring feelings or providing mutual support.

A counseling group, by contrast, centers more on emotional processing and personal growth without a fixed educational plan. A support group emphasizes shared experiences and mutual aid rather than structured skill instruction. A task group concentrates on completing a concrete task or project, not on teaching a specific set of psychoeducational skills.