pmhnp Tessy, PMHNP Exam Reported
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes relationship and community over individuality, and its
beginnings occurred in the context of people's experiences and interactions in personal, political, and
professional settings - ✔✔feminist-multicultural perspective
What is most true about the status of therapy effectiveness? - ✔✔most researchers believe therapy is
effective, but there are a few critics who often question its efficacy
Lambert's extratherapeutic factors include which of the following - ✔✔client motivation
areas of multicultural competencies include all of the following except: - ✔✔role clarity
a gestaly therapist is working with a client who is experiencing distress related to unresolved conflicts
with his ex-wife following his divorce. which technique might the therapist utilize to help the clients
express his feelings - ✔✔empty-chair dialogue
which statement is consistent with the concept of psychic determinism - ✔✔psychic determinism
proposes an underlying psychological explanation for every emotion, thought, impulse, and behavior
which of freud's ego defense mechanisms is characteristic of a client being afraid to express aggression
toward someone, so instead the client may behave in an excessively loving manner - ✔✔reaction
formation
according to the basic rule of psychoanalysis, a therapist might start a session by stating - ✔✔"say
whatever comes to mind"
A therapist finds herself feeling excessively and uncharacteristically irritated while listening to a client.
this is an example of: - ✔✔countertransference
which of the following is the best description of the central proposition underlying Adler's individual
psychology - ✔✔humans engage in purposeful behavior, actively shaping themselves and their
environments
how would an Individual (Alderian) therapist view why children misbehave? - ✔✔Children's
misbehavior is purposeful and they strive towards goals such as attention, power, or revenge, or they
display inadequacy
what best describes what Adler means by "basic mistakes" - ✔✔when a client views him/herself or
others inaccurately
,Mike is working with an Alderian counselor to address his unhealthy eating habits, a lack of exercise, and
problems with obesity. which life task domain will Mike's counselor be most likely to focus on in
counseling? - ✔✔Self
According to Freud, resolution of sexual conflicts and sex role identity is a critical function of which stage
- ✔✔Phallic
Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all of the following areas, except: - ✔✔to direct
attention to positive experiences
A person-centered approach's view of human nature - ✔✔Emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their
own resources to act in their world with others.
According to Alderian theory, feelings of inferiority ultimately cause significant impairment - ✔✔false
soft determinism is the idea that multiple interacting factors influence behavior - ✔✔true
research suggests that individuals who practice person-centered therapy should always clearly and
directly express their unconditional positive regard towards their clients in order to promote the
therapeutic relationship - ✔✔false
which statement about the existential approach is accurate? - ✔✔it focuses on self-awareness, facing
unavoidable conditions of life, and authentic living
psychoanalytic psychotherapy - ✔✔help clients become aware of unconscious impulses and conflicts
supportive psychotherapy - ✔✔strengthening defenses, restoring adaptive functioning, and providing
symptom relief
Alderian therapy - ✔✔help clients modify their style of life to face challenges, make better choice,
accomplish life tasks
Person-centered therapy - ✔✔help the client become fully functioning person engaged in the process
of self-actualization
existential therapy - ✔✔assist clients to face anxieties of life, take responsibility for their choices, and
live meaningfully
which statement about emotion schemes are used in emotion-focused therapy is FALSE - ✔✔secondary
emotions are emotional expressions used to control, manipulate, or elicit support
all of the following are consistent with the concept of cultural humility except - ✔✔maintaining a self-
orientation instead of an other-orientation
which statement about brief psychodynamic psychotherapy is inaccurate - ✔✔the appropriate time for
termination is determined when the client begins to develop insight
,Carlos, an 8 year old boy was recently removed from his home because he was being physically and
sexually abused by his father. in accordance with Maslow's framework, which needs took precedence -
✔✔physical and safety
which statement about women and substance use treatment is accurate? - ✔✔Women are more likely
to have experienced traumatic events and to have co-occurring PTSD
Stress innoculation therapy emphasizes all of the following except: - ✔✔emotional processing
which of the following is NOT one of the guiding principles of recovery? - ✔✔recovery is based on
adaption and resiliency
in substance use treatment, the conditions and expectations required to support a professional
counseling relationship are called - ✔✔the therapeutic frame
a therapist whose clients frequently disclose experience of abuse, neglect and victimization begins to
experience disturbing dreams, irritability, and problems in interpersonal relationships. what is the
possible explanation for this situation - ✔✔the therapist is experiencing secondary trauma
which of the following is an integrative treatment developed by Marsha Linehan and colleagues at the
University of Washington Suicidal Behaviors Research Clinic? - ✔✔Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior therapy was originally developed as a specific treatment for: - ✔✔women
exhibiting parasuicidal behavior and suffering from BPD
Which statement is true about the evidence-base for dialectical behavior therapy? - ✔✔both b and c?
all of the following are principles of practice within the DBT model except: - ✔✔discussion of suicidal
and self-harming behaviors is minimized to reduce attention-seeking behavior
dialectical behavior therapy skills are taught in modules. which among the following is not one of the
modules listed in the wheeler text? - ✔✔relapse prevention
in DBT, the therapist might indirectly communicate, "I accept you as you are, and I am helping you to
change" this statement is considered an example of: - ✔✔a radical acceptance therapy stance
which of the following is true about EMDR? - ✔✔it is an evidence-based treatment
APA's Division 12 lists EMDR as a well-established treatment for which disorder? - ✔✔noncombat post-
traumatic stress disorder
in EMDR the phase of therapy where the therapists initiates bilateral stimulation is referred to as: - ✔✔
desensitization
multiple trauma experiences increase the risk for: - ✔✔all of the above
, trauma contributes to changes in brain neurobiology - ✔✔true
which of the following is an example of a traumatic life experience - ✔✔all of the above
what statement best describes the ACEs study? - ✔✔it examined the impact of childhood trauma on
adult health risks factors
grounding refers to - ✔✔deliberate behaviors intended to bring a person's level of awareness to the
present environment
stabilization is the first stage of treatment for individuals who have experienced trauma. all of the
following may help to establish safety and stability except: - ✔✔confronting family or others who deny
trauma
Which of the following best describes Socratic questioning? - ✔✔A guided series of questions and
answers intended to elicit automatic thoughts and assumptions and examine the logic and evidence
related to them
what's helpful about the CBT process of generating a problem list - ✔✔it gives the therapists a chance
to show interest in and empathy for client problems
as clients describe their problems, cognitive and behavioral antecedents and consequences are
identified and initial hypotheses are generated
as therapists utilize the Socratic questioning to explore problems, clients become oriented to the CBT
process
what outcome would be expected for interventions that target the problem of catastrophizing? - ✔✔
the client will achieve a more balanced and realistic perspective on a perceived problem
which statement is accurate about progressive muscle relaxation? - ✔✔It can trigger anxiety in some
individuals
Assertiveness training often involves which of the following - ✔✔feedback and social reinforcement
all of these statements are accurate about CBT except - ✔✔it is based on the theory that how
individuals feel and behave determines their view of the worl
which of the following is NOT included in Beck's cognitive triad - ✔✔negative evaluation of the past
after the first session, Margarita's therapist suggests that she keep a diary and write down whatever
thoughts come into her mind when she is feeling a strong emotion. this is an example of which
technique? - ✔✔cognitive self-monitoring using a thought record
scientific behaviorism is defined as a study of how emotions generate specific behaviors - ✔✔false
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Which of the following perspectives emphasizes relationship and community over individuality, and its
beginnings occurred in the context of people's experiences and interactions in personal, political, and
professional settings - ✔✔feminist-multicultural perspective
What is most true about the status of therapy effectiveness? - ✔✔most researchers believe therapy is
effective, but there are a few critics who often question its efficacy
Lambert's extratherapeutic factors include which of the following - ✔✔client motivation
areas of multicultural competencies include all of the following except: - ✔✔role clarity
a gestaly therapist is working with a client who is experiencing distress related to unresolved conflicts
with his ex-wife following his divorce. which technique might the therapist utilize to help the clients
express his feelings - ✔✔empty-chair dialogue
which statement is consistent with the concept of psychic determinism - ✔✔psychic determinism
proposes an underlying psychological explanation for every emotion, thought, impulse, and behavior
which of freud's ego defense mechanisms is characteristic of a client being afraid to express aggression
toward someone, so instead the client may behave in an excessively loving manner - ✔✔reaction
formation
according to the basic rule of psychoanalysis, a therapist might start a session by stating - ✔✔"say
whatever comes to mind"
A therapist finds herself feeling excessively and uncharacteristically irritated while listening to a client.
this is an example of: - ✔✔countertransference
which of the following is the best description of the central proposition underlying Adler's individual
psychology - ✔✔humans engage in purposeful behavior, actively shaping themselves and their
environments
how would an Individual (Alderian) therapist view why children misbehave? - ✔✔Children's
misbehavior is purposeful and they strive towards goals such as attention, power, or revenge, or they
display inadequacy
what best describes what Adler means by "basic mistakes" - ✔✔when a client views him/herself or
others inaccurately
,Mike is working with an Alderian counselor to address his unhealthy eating habits, a lack of exercise, and
problems with obesity. which life task domain will Mike's counselor be most likely to focus on in
counseling? - ✔✔Self
According to Freud, resolution of sexual conflicts and sex role identity is a critical function of which stage
- ✔✔Phallic
Accurate empathic understanding helps clients in all of the following areas, except: - ✔✔to direct
attention to positive experiences
A person-centered approach's view of human nature - ✔✔Emphasizes clients' abilities to engage their
own resources to act in their world with others.
According to Alderian theory, feelings of inferiority ultimately cause significant impairment - ✔✔false
soft determinism is the idea that multiple interacting factors influence behavior - ✔✔true
research suggests that individuals who practice person-centered therapy should always clearly and
directly express their unconditional positive regard towards their clients in order to promote the
therapeutic relationship - ✔✔false
which statement about the existential approach is accurate? - ✔✔it focuses on self-awareness, facing
unavoidable conditions of life, and authentic living
psychoanalytic psychotherapy - ✔✔help clients become aware of unconscious impulses and conflicts
supportive psychotherapy - ✔✔strengthening defenses, restoring adaptive functioning, and providing
symptom relief
Alderian therapy - ✔✔help clients modify their style of life to face challenges, make better choice,
accomplish life tasks
Person-centered therapy - ✔✔help the client become fully functioning person engaged in the process
of self-actualization
existential therapy - ✔✔assist clients to face anxieties of life, take responsibility for their choices, and
live meaningfully
which statement about emotion schemes are used in emotion-focused therapy is FALSE - ✔✔secondary
emotions are emotional expressions used to control, manipulate, or elicit support
all of the following are consistent with the concept of cultural humility except - ✔✔maintaining a self-
orientation instead of an other-orientation
which statement about brief psychodynamic psychotherapy is inaccurate - ✔✔the appropriate time for
termination is determined when the client begins to develop insight
,Carlos, an 8 year old boy was recently removed from his home because he was being physically and
sexually abused by his father. in accordance with Maslow's framework, which needs took precedence -
✔✔physical and safety
which statement about women and substance use treatment is accurate? - ✔✔Women are more likely
to have experienced traumatic events and to have co-occurring PTSD
Stress innoculation therapy emphasizes all of the following except: - ✔✔emotional processing
which of the following is NOT one of the guiding principles of recovery? - ✔✔recovery is based on
adaption and resiliency
in substance use treatment, the conditions and expectations required to support a professional
counseling relationship are called - ✔✔the therapeutic frame
a therapist whose clients frequently disclose experience of abuse, neglect and victimization begins to
experience disturbing dreams, irritability, and problems in interpersonal relationships. what is the
possible explanation for this situation - ✔✔the therapist is experiencing secondary trauma
which of the following is an integrative treatment developed by Marsha Linehan and colleagues at the
University of Washington Suicidal Behaviors Research Clinic? - ✔✔Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior therapy was originally developed as a specific treatment for: - ✔✔women
exhibiting parasuicidal behavior and suffering from BPD
Which statement is true about the evidence-base for dialectical behavior therapy? - ✔✔both b and c?
all of the following are principles of practice within the DBT model except: - ✔✔discussion of suicidal
and self-harming behaviors is minimized to reduce attention-seeking behavior
dialectical behavior therapy skills are taught in modules. which among the following is not one of the
modules listed in the wheeler text? - ✔✔relapse prevention
in DBT, the therapist might indirectly communicate, "I accept you as you are, and I am helping you to
change" this statement is considered an example of: - ✔✔a radical acceptance therapy stance
which of the following is true about EMDR? - ✔✔it is an evidence-based treatment
APA's Division 12 lists EMDR as a well-established treatment for which disorder? - ✔✔noncombat post-
traumatic stress disorder
in EMDR the phase of therapy where the therapists initiates bilateral stimulation is referred to as: - ✔✔
desensitization
multiple trauma experiences increase the risk for: - ✔✔all of the above
, trauma contributes to changes in brain neurobiology - ✔✔true
which of the following is an example of a traumatic life experience - ✔✔all of the above
what statement best describes the ACEs study? - ✔✔it examined the impact of childhood trauma on
adult health risks factors
grounding refers to - ✔✔deliberate behaviors intended to bring a person's level of awareness to the
present environment
stabilization is the first stage of treatment for individuals who have experienced trauma. all of the
following may help to establish safety and stability except: - ✔✔confronting family or others who deny
trauma
Which of the following best describes Socratic questioning? - ✔✔A guided series of questions and
answers intended to elicit automatic thoughts and assumptions and examine the logic and evidence
related to them
what's helpful about the CBT process of generating a problem list - ✔✔it gives the therapists a chance
to show interest in and empathy for client problems
as clients describe their problems, cognitive and behavioral antecedents and consequences are
identified and initial hypotheses are generated
as therapists utilize the Socratic questioning to explore problems, clients become oriented to the CBT
process
what outcome would be expected for interventions that target the problem of catastrophizing? - ✔✔
the client will achieve a more balanced and realistic perspective on a perceived problem
which statement is accurate about progressive muscle relaxation? - ✔✔It can trigger anxiety in some
individuals
Assertiveness training often involves which of the following - ✔✔feedback and social reinforcement
all of these statements are accurate about CBT except - ✔✔it is based on the theory that how
individuals feel and behave determines their view of the worl
which of the following is NOT included in Beck's cognitive triad - ✔✔negative evaluation of the past
after the first session, Margarita's therapist suggests that she keep a diary and write down whatever
thoughts come into her mind when she is feeling a strong emotion. this is an example of which
technique? - ✔✔cognitive self-monitoring using a thought record
scientific behaviorism is defined as a study of how emotions generate specific behaviors - ✔✔false
