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NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules
1-3 Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+
examples of psychotherapy - (answers)behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - (answers)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. - (answers)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) - (answers)uses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - (answers)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.
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explain what milieu therapy is - (answers)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 - (answers)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? - (answers)Used as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - (answers)alturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - (answers)dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - (answers)It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - (answers)covering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
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example of compensation - (answers)Someone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - (answers)refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation
or feelings associated.
example of denial - (answers)A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (answers)shifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - (answers)A man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (answers)attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and
feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - (answers)A woman has feelings for someone other than
her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - (answers)conscious or unconscious assumption of the
characteristics of another individual or group
NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules
1-3 Questions and Complete Solutions Graded A+
examples of psychotherapy - (answers)behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy,
didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - (answers)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. - (answers)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) - (answers)uses both cognitive
and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - (answers)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.
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explain what milieu therapy is - (answers)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 - (answers)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? - (answers)Used as a last resort in
depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - (answers)alturism and
sublimation
explain altruism - (answers)dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - (answers)It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and
gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - (answers)covering up a real or perceived weakness by
emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
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example of compensation - (answers)Someone who is too small to make the
wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - (answers)refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation
or feelings associated.
example of denial - (answers)A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - (answers)shifting feelings related to an object, person, or
situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - (answers)A man is angry with his boss and when he
comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - (answers)attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and
feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - (answers)A woman has feelings for someone other than
her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - (answers)conscious or unconscious assumption of the
characteristics of another individual or group
