R. K. Conyne suggested that group intervention is intended to?

• A. Ferret out unconscious material.
• B. Enhance rational self-talk.
• C. Illuminate dysfunctional nonverbal behavior.
• D. Prevent, correct, or enhance behavior.

Answer: (D)

Group intervention is about changing how people behave and function within a group context. R. K. Conyne describes it as aiming to prevent problems, correct existing issues, or enhance positive behavior and functioning. This broad aim fits group work because you plan processes and activities in a group to stop problems from arising, address maladaptive patterns, and help members develop better skills and interactions. The other descriptions point to purposes tied to specific modalities or assessments—uncovering unconscious material is more aligned with psychodynamic individual therapy, enhancing rational self-talk is a cognitive-behavioral strategy, and simply illuminating dysfunctional nonverbal behavior focuses on observation rather than the overarching change intended. So, preventing, correcting, or enhancing behavior best captures what group intervention seeks to accomplish.