Regarding Peer Counselors and Self-Help Groups, Which of the Following

question 51

Multiple Choice

Regarding peer counselors and self-help groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) In self-help groups, helping others also serves as therapy for those who give help.
• B) Many studies have shown that peer counselors are often as effective as professionals.
• C) A self-help group is usually made up of all of a psychologist's clients having the same problem.
• D) Services provided by peer counselors in some communities and on college campuses are free or very low cost.

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