NRNP 6645 MIDTERM EXAM 2025 PSYCHOTHERAPY ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | PROFESSOR VERIFIED | LATEST RELEASE
(WALDEN UNIVERSITY)
Accurate empathic Deep comprehension of the patient's feelings and experiences.
understanding
Stages of treatment Phases in therapy indicating patient progress and skill use.
Principles of Effective Guidelines for addiction treatment effectiveness by NIH.
Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care Approach recognizing trauma's impact on patient care.
Gestalt Therapy Focuses on awareness and present experience in therapy.
Empty-chair dialogue Technique for addressing unfinished business in therapy.
Bipolar Affective Disorder Mental health condition characterized by mood swings.
Self-regulation Ability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively.
Cognitive Processing Therapy Therapy for PTSD focusing on cognitive restructuring.
(CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization Therapeutic approach for processing traumatic memories.
and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic Therapy focusing on unconscious processes and childhood
psychotherapy experiences.
Stress Inoculation Therapy Coping strategy to manage anxiety and phobic responses.
(SIT)
Trauma Resiliency Model Framework explaining emotional and physical trauma responses.
Debriefing Immediate discussion of trauma events to process experiences.
Phobic avoidance Avoidance behavior stemming from irrational fears.
Team consultation Collaborative approach to ensure treatment fidelity.
Cognitive-behavioral Techniques addressing thoughts and behaviors to improve
strategies outcomes.
Trauma symptoms Physical and emotional responses following traumatic
experiences.
Functional deficits Impairments affecting daily living and self-care abilities.
Older adult therapy Psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients.
, A framework that describes the progression of a
Stages of Learning model
learner from incompetence to competence.
Unconscious incompetency A stage where a person is unaware of their lack of skill or
knowledge.
Conscious incompetency A stage where a person is aware of their lack of skill or
knowledge.
Conscious competency A stage where a person is aware of their skill and can perform it.
Unconscious competency A stage where a person can perform a skill without thinking
about it.
Traits associated with failure to learn independence
Freud's problematic traits
and control, such as excessive dependency.
Standards of care Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum acceptable
level of care.
Practice guidelines Recommendations that are not legally binding and provide best
practices.
CBT cognitive processes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy processes that involve primary and
secondary thinking.
Behavior that allows individuals to experiment with new
Imitative behavior
behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
Patients with primarily primitive defenses are not ideal
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
candidates candidates for this type of therapy.
Important for the therapist to identify the presenting
Family therapy initial contact
problem and arrange a consultation.
A system of psychotherapy based on the idea that how
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) one structures experiences affects feelings and
behaviors.
Universality is the factor where group members realize
Therapeutic factors in groups
shared feelings of incompetency.
A strategy that assists patients with reality testing,
Dynamic supportive therapy
problem-solving, and interpersonal awareness.
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse advocates for
Advocacy in therapy
the patient to promote independence and growth.
Psychoanalytic therapy focus The focus on dreams and wishes distinguishes it from other
therapies.
Psychic determinism The concept that every thought and behavior has a cause.
Supportive psychodynamic Focuses on feelings, defenses, life stresses, and problem-solving.
psychotherapy
Direct advice in therapy Direct advice can elucidate interpersonal pathology in group
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | PROFESSOR VERIFIED | LATEST RELEASE
(WALDEN UNIVERSITY)
Accurate empathic Deep comprehension of the patient's feelings and experiences.
understanding
Stages of treatment Phases in therapy indicating patient progress and skill use.
Principles of Effective Guidelines for addiction treatment effectiveness by NIH.
Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care Approach recognizing trauma's impact on patient care.
Gestalt Therapy Focuses on awareness and present experience in therapy.
Empty-chair dialogue Technique for addressing unfinished business in therapy.
Bipolar Affective Disorder Mental health condition characterized by mood swings.
Self-regulation Ability to manage emotions and behaviors effectively.
Cognitive Processing Therapy Therapy for PTSD focusing on cognitive restructuring.
(CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization Therapeutic approach for processing traumatic memories.
and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic Therapy focusing on unconscious processes and childhood
psychotherapy experiences.
Stress Inoculation Therapy Coping strategy to manage anxiety and phobic responses.
(SIT)
Trauma Resiliency Model Framework explaining emotional and physical trauma responses.
Debriefing Immediate discussion of trauma events to process experiences.
Phobic avoidance Avoidance behavior stemming from irrational fears.
Team consultation Collaborative approach to ensure treatment fidelity.
Cognitive-behavioral Techniques addressing thoughts and behaviors to improve
strategies outcomes.
Trauma symptoms Physical and emotional responses following traumatic
experiences.
Functional deficits Impairments affecting daily living and self-care abilities.
Older adult therapy Psychotherapy tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients.
, A framework that describes the progression of a
Stages of Learning model
learner from incompetence to competence.
Unconscious incompetency A stage where a person is unaware of their lack of skill or
knowledge.
Conscious incompetency A stage where a person is aware of their lack of skill or
knowledge.
Conscious competency A stage where a person is aware of their skill and can perform it.
Unconscious competency A stage where a person can perform a skill without thinking
about it.
Traits associated with failure to learn independence
Freud's problematic traits
and control, such as excessive dependency.
Standards of care Legally binding guidelines that dictate the minimum acceptable
level of care.
Practice guidelines Recommendations that are not legally binding and provide best
practices.
CBT cognitive processes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy processes that involve primary and
secondary thinking.
Behavior that allows individuals to experiment with new
Imitative behavior
behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
Patients with primarily primitive defenses are not ideal
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
candidates candidates for this type of therapy.
Important for the therapist to identify the presenting
Family therapy initial contact
problem and arrange a consultation.
A system of psychotherapy based on the idea that how
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(CBT) one structures experiences affects feelings and
behaviors.
Universality is the factor where group members realize
Therapeutic factors in groups
shared feelings of incompetency.
A strategy that assists patients with reality testing,
Dynamic supportive therapy
problem-solving, and interpersonal awareness.
The advanced practice psychiatric nurse advocates for
Advocacy in therapy
the patient to promote independence and growth.
Psychoanalytic therapy focus The focus on dreams and wishes distinguishes it from other
therapies.
Psychic determinism The concept that every thought and behavior has a cause.
Supportive psychodynamic Focuses on feelings, defenses, life stresses, and problem-solving.
psychotherapy
Direct advice in therapy Direct advice can elucidate interpersonal pathology in group
