NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health
Exam 1 Modules 1-3 questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
examples of psychotherapy
- correct answer behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is.
- correct answer aims to modify maladaptive behavior patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an attempt
to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain what cognitive therapy is.
- correct answer focuses on individual client thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT)
- correct answer uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety
management.
explain what family therapy is
- correct answer therapy based on family dynamics and improving family functioning by learning the
ways for dealing with mental illness in the family, improving understanding among family members,
maximizing positive interaction with family members.
, explain what milieu therapy is
- correct answer creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients
and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is
- correct answer therapy focused on helping individuals develop more functional and satisfying reactions
within a group setting with common feelings, experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior
changes from interaction and feedback.
what types of disorders can ECT help with?
- correct answer Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when
medication and treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
- correct answer alturism and sublimation
explain altruism
- correct answer dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism
- correct answer It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford
a coat.
explain compensation
- correct answer covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more
desirable
example of compensation
- correct answer Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of
the debating team.
explain denial
- correct answer refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
Exam 1 Modules 1-3 questions and
answers 2026\2027 A+ Grade
examples of psychotherapy
- correct answer behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is.
- correct answer aims to modify maladaptive behavior patterns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an attempt
to avoid painful feelings and reduce anxiety.
explain what cognitive therapy is.
- correct answer focuses on individual client thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT)
- correct answer uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety
management.
explain what family therapy is
- correct answer therapy based on family dynamics and improving family functioning by learning the
ways for dealing with mental illness in the family, improving understanding among family members,
maximizing positive interaction with family members.
, explain what milieu therapy is
- correct answer creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients
and promote coping within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is
- correct answer therapy focused on helping individuals develop more functional and satisfying reactions
within a group setting with common feelings, experiences and thoughts that lead to positive behavior
changes from interaction and feedback.
what types of disorders can ECT help with?
- correct answer Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when
medication and treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
- correct answer alturism and sublimation
explain altruism
- correct answer dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism
- correct answer It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford
a coat.
explain compensation
- correct answer covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more
desirable
example of compensation
- correct answer Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of
the debating team.
explain denial
- correct answer refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
