A psychodrama session commonly begins with which of the following?

• A. A Formal Lecture
• B. A Warm-Up
• C. Silent Meditation
• D. Group Hypnosis

Answer: (B)

In psychodrama, the session opens with a warm-up to loosen inhibitions, raise energy, and invite spontaneous, present-focused participation. This helps participants shed self-consciousness and connect with the group and the director, creating a safe space for emotional expression and imaginative engagement. Through quick movement, light verbal sharing, or playful interaction, people tune into their feelings, bodies, and the situation, priming them to step into roles, enact scenes, and use techniques like doubling or role reversal more effectively as the session unfolds.

Formal lectures disrupt the experiential flow that psychodrama relies on, and silent meditation or group hypnosis isn’t typical or appropriate for initiating the process, as they don’t cultivate the same immediacy, spontaneity, and social engagement needed for effective dramatic enactment.