NRNP 6645 Psychotherapy Midterm &
Final Exam – Advanced Practice Study
Guide
Stages of Learning model - ANSWER-A framework that describes the progression
of a learner from incompetence to competence.
Unconscious incompetency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is unaware of their
lack of skill or knowledge.
Conscious incompetency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is aware of their lack
of skill or knowledge.
Conscious competency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is aware of their skill
and can perform it.
Unconscious competency - ANSWER-A stage where a person can perform a skill
without thinking about it.
Freud's problematic traits - ANSWER-Traits associated with failure to learn
independence and control, such as excessive dependency.
Standards of care - ANSWER-Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum
acceptable level of care.
, Practice guidelines - ANSWER-Recommendations that are not legally binding and
provide best practices.
CBT cognitive processes - ANSWER-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy processes that
involve primary and secondary thinking.
Imitative behavior - ANSWER-Behavior that allows individuals to experiment with
new behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy candidates - ANSWER-Patients with primarily
primitive defenses are not ideal candidates for this type of therapy.
Family therapy initial contact - ANSWER-Important for the therapist to identify the
presenting problem and arrange a consultation.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANSWER-A system of psychotherapy based
on the idea that how one structures experiences affects feelings and behaviors.
Therapeutic factors in groups - ANSWER-Universality is the factor where group
members realize shared feelings of incompetency.
Dynamic supportive therapy - ANSWER-A strategy that assists patients with reality
testing, problem-solving, and interpersonal awareness.
Final Exam – Advanced Practice Study
Guide
Stages of Learning model - ANSWER-A framework that describes the progression
of a learner from incompetence to competence.
Unconscious incompetency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is unaware of their
lack of skill or knowledge.
Conscious incompetency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is aware of their lack
of skill or knowledge.
Conscious competency - ANSWER-A stage where a person is aware of their skill
and can perform it.
Unconscious competency - ANSWER-A stage where a person can perform a skill
without thinking about it.
Freud's problematic traits - ANSWER-Traits associated with failure to learn
independence and control, such as excessive dependency.
Standards of care - ANSWER-Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum
acceptable level of care.
, Practice guidelines - ANSWER-Recommendations that are not legally binding and
provide best practices.
CBT cognitive processes - ANSWER-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy processes that
involve primary and secondary thinking.
Imitative behavior - ANSWER-Behavior that allows individuals to experiment with
new behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy candidates - ANSWER-Patients with primarily
primitive defenses are not ideal candidates for this type of therapy.
Family therapy initial contact - ANSWER-Important for the therapist to identify the
presenting problem and arrange a consultation.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - ANSWER-A system of psychotherapy based
on the idea that how one structures experiences affects feelings and behaviors.
Therapeutic factors in groups - ANSWER-Universality is the factor where group
members realize shared feelings of incompetency.
Dynamic supportive therapy - ANSWER-A strategy that assists patients with reality
testing, problem-solving, and interpersonal awareness.
