Mental Health Exam 1, THEORIES AND
THERAPIES fully solved already passed
What are the 5 basic concepts important to understanding current theories of mental health
and mental illness - correct answer ✔✔1. All mental processes result from operations of the
brain.: *behavioral, emotional, cognitive, disorders are disturbances of brain function*
2. Genes are important determinants of how neurons function and thus exert significant control
over behavior
3. social, developmental, and environmental factors modify the expression of genes and the
functioning of neurons
4. *learning* creates changes in neuronal connections
5. *counseling* and *therapy* can create long-term changes through learning, which produces
changes in neuronal connections
disadvantage of a small group - correct answer ✔✔limit diversity of opinion
puts pressure on members to participate
disadvantage of overly large groups - correct answer ✔✔reduce the members ability to share,
especially if some members dominate the group
group is defined as - correct answer ✔✔1. gathering of two or more individuals
2. share a common purpose and
3. meet over a substantial time period
,4. have face-face interaction
5. achieve an indentifiable goal
around 6-10 members
What type of groups could a staff nurse lead? - correct answer ✔✔1. medication education
groups
2. Dual-diagnosis groups
3. Multifamily groups
4. symptom management groups
5. stress management groups
6. self-care groups
Which type of group has EVB support as an effective method within the severely mentally ill
population - correct answer ✔✔multifamily
Settings for groups - correct answer ✔✔1. private
2. seating should be comfortable, and arranged so people can see eachother.
3. dont use tables
group content - correct answer ✔✔actual dialogue between members or the type of
information that can be transcribed in minutes of meetings
group process - correct answer ✔✔includes all other elements of human interaction:
1. nonverbal communication
2. maladaptive and adaptive roles
3. energy flow
4. power plays
,5. conflict
6. hidden agendas
7 . silences
between group content and process what is the challenge? - correct answer ✔✔Although the
content is essential to the group's work, it is the process that becomes the real challenge for
leaders as well as participants.
group development - correct answer ✔✔tends to follow a sequential pattern of growth and
requires less leadership with time. Understanding this pattern is especially helpful to the leader
in order to anticipate distinct phases and provide guidance and interventions that are most
effective.
four stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing. A fifth stage, adjourning (mourning),
GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND COMPARABLE LIFE PHASE - correct answer ✔✔formin
storming
norming
performing
adjourning
Forming - correct answer ✔✔*infancy*
The task or purpose of the group is defined.
-connecting with others
-desiring acceptance
-avoiding conflict define early groups
Members gather commonalities and differences as they attempt to know one another. The
leader is the main connection and necessary for direction.
, Storming - correct answer ✔✔*Adolescence*
Important issues are being addressed, and conflict begins to surface. Personal relations may
interfere with the task at hand. Some members will dominate, and some will be silent. Rules
and structure are helpful. Members may challenge the role of the leader, who has the
opportunity to model adaptive behavior.
Norming - correct answer ✔✔*Early adulthood*
Members know one another, and rules of engagement (norms) are evident. There is a sense of
group identity and cohesion. Members resist change, which could lead to a group breakup or a
return to the discomfort of storming. Leadership is shared.
Performing - correct answer ✔✔*Mature adulthood*
Groups who reach this stage are characterized by loyalty, flexibility, interdependence, and
productivity. There is a balance between focus on work and focus on the welfare of group
members.
Adjourning (mourning) - correct answer ✔✔*older adult years*
Groups in this stage are ready to disband, tasks are terminated, and relationships are
disengaged. Accomplishments are recognized and members are pleased to have been part of
the group. A sense of loss is an inevitable consequence.
Task roles - correct answer ✔✔serve to keep the group focused and attend to the business at
hand
*coordinator*: connects various ideas and suggestions
*initiator-contributor*: offers new ideas or new outlook on an issue
*elaborator* gives examples and follows up meaning of ideas
*energizer*: encourages group to make decisions or take action
THERAPIES fully solved already passed
What are the 5 basic concepts important to understanding current theories of mental health
and mental illness - correct answer ✔✔1. All mental processes result from operations of the
brain.: *behavioral, emotional, cognitive, disorders are disturbances of brain function*
2. Genes are important determinants of how neurons function and thus exert significant control
over behavior
3. social, developmental, and environmental factors modify the expression of genes and the
functioning of neurons
4. *learning* creates changes in neuronal connections
5. *counseling* and *therapy* can create long-term changes through learning, which produces
changes in neuronal connections
disadvantage of a small group - correct answer ✔✔limit diversity of opinion
puts pressure on members to participate
disadvantage of overly large groups - correct answer ✔✔reduce the members ability to share,
especially if some members dominate the group
group is defined as - correct answer ✔✔1. gathering of two or more individuals
2. share a common purpose and
3. meet over a substantial time period
,4. have face-face interaction
5. achieve an indentifiable goal
around 6-10 members
What type of groups could a staff nurse lead? - correct answer ✔✔1. medication education
groups
2. Dual-diagnosis groups
3. Multifamily groups
4. symptom management groups
5. stress management groups
6. self-care groups
Which type of group has EVB support as an effective method within the severely mentally ill
population - correct answer ✔✔multifamily
Settings for groups - correct answer ✔✔1. private
2. seating should be comfortable, and arranged so people can see eachother.
3. dont use tables
group content - correct answer ✔✔actual dialogue between members or the type of
information that can be transcribed in minutes of meetings
group process - correct answer ✔✔includes all other elements of human interaction:
1. nonverbal communication
2. maladaptive and adaptive roles
3. energy flow
4. power plays
,5. conflict
6. hidden agendas
7 . silences
between group content and process what is the challenge? - correct answer ✔✔Although the
content is essential to the group's work, it is the process that becomes the real challenge for
leaders as well as participants.
group development - correct answer ✔✔tends to follow a sequential pattern of growth and
requires less leadership with time. Understanding this pattern is especially helpful to the leader
in order to anticipate distinct phases and provide guidance and interventions that are most
effective.
four stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing. A fifth stage, adjourning (mourning),
GROUP DEVELOPMENT AND COMPARABLE LIFE PHASE - correct answer ✔✔formin
storming
norming
performing
adjourning
Forming - correct answer ✔✔*infancy*
The task or purpose of the group is defined.
-connecting with others
-desiring acceptance
-avoiding conflict define early groups
Members gather commonalities and differences as they attempt to know one another. The
leader is the main connection and necessary for direction.
, Storming - correct answer ✔✔*Adolescence*
Important issues are being addressed, and conflict begins to surface. Personal relations may
interfere with the task at hand. Some members will dominate, and some will be silent. Rules
and structure are helpful. Members may challenge the role of the leader, who has the
opportunity to model adaptive behavior.
Norming - correct answer ✔✔*Early adulthood*
Members know one another, and rules of engagement (norms) are evident. There is a sense of
group identity and cohesion. Members resist change, which could lead to a group breakup or a
return to the discomfort of storming. Leadership is shared.
Performing - correct answer ✔✔*Mature adulthood*
Groups who reach this stage are characterized by loyalty, flexibility, interdependence, and
productivity. There is a balance between focus on work and focus on the welfare of group
members.
Adjourning (mourning) - correct answer ✔✔*older adult years*
Groups in this stage are ready to disband, tasks are terminated, and relationships are
disengaged. Accomplishments are recognized and members are pleased to have been part of
the group. A sense of loss is an inevitable consequence.
Task roles - correct answer ✔✔serve to keep the group focused and attend to the business at
hand
*coordinator*: connects various ideas and suggestions
*initiator-contributor*: offers new ideas or new outlook on an issue
*elaborator* gives examples and follows up meaning of ideas
*energizer*: encourages group to make decisions or take action
