PMH 503
Psychotherapy for Individuals,
Families, & Groups
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which theoretical approach in psychotherapy
emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and past experiences
in current behavior?
a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
b) Humanistic therapy
c) Psychodynamic therapy
d) Solution-focused brief therapy
Correct Answer: c) Psychodynamic therapy
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a psychotherapeutic technique
that involves the identification and examination of irrational beliefs
that lead to emotional distress.
Correct Answer: Cognitive restructuring
3. True/False: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is primarily
used for treating mood disorders.
Correct Answer: False (DBT is primarily used for treating
personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder.)
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, 4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are core components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT)?
a) Cognitive defusion
b) Exposure response prevention
c) Mindfulness
d) Values clarification
Correct Answers: a) Cognitive defusion, c) Mindfulness, d)
Values clarification
5. Multiple Choice: In Family Systems Therapy, the term
'differentiation' refers to:
a) The process of integrating different family members'
perspectives
b) The ability of family members to express their own thoughts
and feelings
c) The establishment of healthy boundaries between family
members
d) The separation of the family unit into individual members
Correct Answer: b) The ability of family members to express
their own thoughts and feelings
© 2024/2025
Psychotherapy for Individuals,
Families, & Groups
LATEST MIDTERM REVIEW
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which theoretical approach in psychotherapy
emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and past experiences
in current behavior?
a) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
b) Humanistic therapy
c) Psychodynamic therapy
d) Solution-focused brief therapy
Correct Answer: c) Psychodynamic therapy
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is a psychotherapeutic technique
that involves the identification and examination of irrational beliefs
that lead to emotional distress.
Correct Answer: Cognitive restructuring
3. True/False: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is primarily
used for treating mood disorders.
Correct Answer: False (DBT is primarily used for treating
personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder.)
© 2024/2025
, 4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are core components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
(ACT)?
a) Cognitive defusion
b) Exposure response prevention
c) Mindfulness
d) Values clarification
Correct Answers: a) Cognitive defusion, c) Mindfulness, d)
Values clarification
5. Multiple Choice: In Family Systems Therapy, the term
'differentiation' refers to:
a) The process of integrating different family members'
perspectives
b) The ability of family members to express their own thoughts
and feelings
c) The establishment of healthy boundaries between family
members
d) The separation of the family unit into individual members
Correct Answer: b) The ability of family members to express
their own thoughts and feelings
© 2024/2025
