NSG 526 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Group Therapy Primary Purpose - ANS Facilitates changes by the patient to address identified
problems
Technique for Over Talkative Client - ANS Make an observation about the group's silence and
invite others to comment
Information Giver Technique - ANS Group members sharing methods they personally use for
dealing with problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANS Consists of active questioning, homework
assignments, and exploring personal ideas and beliefs to understand how thoughts influence
behaviors
Attachment Theory - ANS Emotional bond between children and caregivers, originated by
John Bowlby.
Milieu Therapy - ANS Considers the client's social, economic, and cultural status for therapy
CAM vs Western Medicine - ANS Western medicine focuses on treatments, while CAM
focuses on mind-body interactions
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, Beck's Contribution - ANS Developed cognitive model of depression and the idea that
cognitive distortions underlie psychological disorders
Understanding Depression - ANS Beck's schemas, cognitive errors, and the cognitive triad
(negative self-view, negative interpretation of experiences, negative future outlook)
Beck's Assumption - ANS Distorted thinking contributes to and maintains symptoms
Ellis - ANS Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
RET - ANS Unrealistic and irrational beliefs are the root of many emotional problems. RET
aims to identify and dispute these beliefs through active, confrontational therapy.
RET Assumption - ANS People make themselves sick when they turn desires or preferences
into absolute musts. Beliefs shape individuals.
Skinner - ANS Skinner's behavior model involves using reinforcement and extinction to
modify behaviors.
Operant Conditioning - ANS Operant conditioning utilizes positive reinforcement to increase
desired behaviors. Token economies can be used as a reward system.
Universality - ANS Recognizing shared experiences among group members helps remove
isolation and boost self-esteem.
Altruism - ANS Group members supporting each other can enhance self-esteem and develop
adaptive coping skills.
Instillation of Hope - ANS Seeing others overcome challenges in a group setting can inspire
and encourage members.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Group Therapy Primary Purpose - ANS Facilitates changes by the patient to address identified
problems
Technique for Over Talkative Client - ANS Make an observation about the group's silence and
invite others to comment
Information Giver Technique - ANS Group members sharing methods they personally use for
dealing with problems
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANS Consists of active questioning, homework
assignments, and exploring personal ideas and beliefs to understand how thoughts influence
behaviors
Attachment Theory - ANS Emotional bond between children and caregivers, originated by
John Bowlby.
Milieu Therapy - ANS Considers the client's social, economic, and cultural status for therapy
CAM vs Western Medicine - ANS Western medicine focuses on treatments, while CAM
focuses on mind-body interactions
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED 1
, Beck's Contribution - ANS Developed cognitive model of depression and the idea that
cognitive distortions underlie psychological disorders
Understanding Depression - ANS Beck's schemas, cognitive errors, and the cognitive triad
(negative self-view, negative interpretation of experiences, negative future outlook)
Beck's Assumption - ANS Distorted thinking contributes to and maintains symptoms
Ellis - ANS Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
RET - ANS Unrealistic and irrational beliefs are the root of many emotional problems. RET
aims to identify and dispute these beliefs through active, confrontational therapy.
RET Assumption - ANS People make themselves sick when they turn desires or preferences
into absolute musts. Beliefs shape individuals.
Skinner - ANS Skinner's behavior model involves using reinforcement and extinction to
modify behaviors.
Operant Conditioning - ANS Operant conditioning utilizes positive reinforcement to increase
desired behaviors. Token economies can be used as a reward system.
Universality - ANS Recognizing shared experiences among group members helps remove
isolation and boost self-esteem.
Altruism - ANS Group members supporting each other can enhance self-esteem and develop
adaptive coping skills.
Instillation of Hope - ANS Seeing others overcome challenges in a group setting can inspire
and encourage members.
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