NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1
Modules 1-3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
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.
example of denial - (Correct Answer) A woman who drinks alcohol daily,
refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (Correct Answer) shifting feelings related to an
object, person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or
situation.
example of displacement - (Correct Answer) A man is angry with his
boss and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (Correct Answer) attributing one's unacceptable
thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - (Correct Answer) A woman has feelings for
someone other than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - (Correct Answer) conscious or unconscious
assumption of the characteristics of another individual or group
Modules 1-3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
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.
example of denial - (Correct Answer) A woman who drinks alcohol daily,
refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (Correct Answer) shifting feelings related to an
object, person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or
situation.
example of displacement - (Correct Answer) A man is angry with his
boss and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (Correct Answer) attributing one's unacceptable
thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - (Correct Answer) A woman has feelings for
someone other than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - (Correct Answer) conscious or unconscious
assumption of the characteristics of another individual or group
