Which of the following is NOT a primary activity of group members in closure?

• A. Confronting incongruencies
• B. Engaging in cognitive decision making
• C. Acknowledging ambivalent feelings
• D. Processing memories

Answer: (A)

Closure focuses on bringing the group experience to a coherent end by consolidating what was learned, integrating insights into daily life, planning how to apply changes, and emotionally completing the process. Engaging in cognitive decision making fits because members decide how to implement new skills or insights after the group ends. Acknowledging ambivalent feelings fits since endings often bring mixed emotions, and validating them helps finalize the experience. Processing memories fits because reflecting on what happened helps solidify learning and honors the group journey. Confronting incongruencies, while valuable during ongoing work to align beliefs and behaviors, isn’t a central task of closure itself; the emphasis in closure is on integration and forward-acting planning rather than challenging unresolved conflicts.