NCMHCE - Theories and Techniques
Exam 2025/2026 With 100% Correct
Answers
Short-Term Goals/Treatments CORRECT ANSWERS Focus is
not increased function, but restoration of function. Should have
potential to reduce sx and develop coping skills (if stressor lies
outside the control of the client).
Intermediate Goals/Treatments CORRECT ANSWERS Focus
on transferring progress already made to a different
setting/relationship. Anything that builds up a short-term goal.
Long-Term Goals CORRECT ANSWERS Implications of
change in deeply ingrained patterns and responses. Deep
intrapsychic conflicts may be resolved.
Relationship Between Level of Function and Goals CORRECT
ANSWERS The lower the client's level of function, the more
specific the goals must be. High functioning, the goals may be
general. Reality testing differentiates low functioning from
moderate functioning. Meeting role obligations differentiates
moderate functioning from high functioning.
,Selecting Appropriate Interventions CORRECT ANSWERS
Efficient and effective help for the client is the objective.
Techniques should be selected that provide the greatest
reductions in symptoms, largest increase in function, and most
reduction in stressors.
Person-Centered Techniques CORRECT ANSWERS For use
with high functioning.
For use with situational disorders or involving
self-esteem/confidence and help in goal setting.
Techniques: acceptance, unconditional positive regard, empathy,
reflection, support, clarification, open-ended, modeling, rapport
building.
Behavioral Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Targets
Dysfunctional Behaviors
Works by altering actions. If the simulation describes sx in
terms of behaviors, use behavioral. For use with low to moderate
functioning. (Eating, CD, Substance, Impulse, Conflict, Phobias,
Sexual, Suicidal, Relapse, some Sleep. When used WITH
Cognitive, helpful for Depression, Anxiety, early Personality)
Techniques: Baseline, Contracts, diaries, aversion,
consequences, reinforcement schedules, incompatible
alternatives, flooding, in vivo, biofeedback, relaxation, role-
play, modeling, assertiveness, token, activity schedule.)
, Tracking Improvement/monitoring CORRECT ANSWERS
Self-report/review of data.
Compliance with tx, appointments, referrals.
Lessening of symptoms.
Improvement of functioning (affective and cognitive)
Accessing information from other treatment providers;
medications, social interactions, energy level, mood graph
Cognitive Dysfunction CORRECT ANSWERS When
symptoms are described in terms of cognitive dysfunction, the
need for a cognitive technique is indicated.
Rational Emotive Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Useful for
the treatment of Depression, Anxiety mild situational Disorders
and Bulimia
Cognitive Techniques are Contraindicated When... CORRECT
ANSWERS Family has a history of bipolar, scizophrenia,
cognitive disorder, or mental retardation.
Cognitive Techniques CORRECT ANSWERS Analysis of
dysfunctional thinking patterns, cognitive restructuring,
hypothesis testing, mental/emotional imagery, modeling,
Exam 2025/2026 With 100% Correct
Answers
Short-Term Goals/Treatments CORRECT ANSWERS Focus is
not increased function, but restoration of function. Should have
potential to reduce sx and develop coping skills (if stressor lies
outside the control of the client).
Intermediate Goals/Treatments CORRECT ANSWERS Focus
on transferring progress already made to a different
setting/relationship. Anything that builds up a short-term goal.
Long-Term Goals CORRECT ANSWERS Implications of
change in deeply ingrained patterns and responses. Deep
intrapsychic conflicts may be resolved.
Relationship Between Level of Function and Goals CORRECT
ANSWERS The lower the client's level of function, the more
specific the goals must be. High functioning, the goals may be
general. Reality testing differentiates low functioning from
moderate functioning. Meeting role obligations differentiates
moderate functioning from high functioning.
,Selecting Appropriate Interventions CORRECT ANSWERS
Efficient and effective help for the client is the objective.
Techniques should be selected that provide the greatest
reductions in symptoms, largest increase in function, and most
reduction in stressors.
Person-Centered Techniques CORRECT ANSWERS For use
with high functioning.
For use with situational disorders or involving
self-esteem/confidence and help in goal setting.
Techniques: acceptance, unconditional positive regard, empathy,
reflection, support, clarification, open-ended, modeling, rapport
building.
Behavioral Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Targets
Dysfunctional Behaviors
Works by altering actions. If the simulation describes sx in
terms of behaviors, use behavioral. For use with low to moderate
functioning. (Eating, CD, Substance, Impulse, Conflict, Phobias,
Sexual, Suicidal, Relapse, some Sleep. When used WITH
Cognitive, helpful for Depression, Anxiety, early Personality)
Techniques: Baseline, Contracts, diaries, aversion,
consequences, reinforcement schedules, incompatible
alternatives, flooding, in vivo, biofeedback, relaxation, role-
play, modeling, assertiveness, token, activity schedule.)
, Tracking Improvement/monitoring CORRECT ANSWERS
Self-report/review of data.
Compliance with tx, appointments, referrals.
Lessening of symptoms.
Improvement of functioning (affective and cognitive)
Accessing information from other treatment providers;
medications, social interactions, energy level, mood graph
Cognitive Dysfunction CORRECT ANSWERS When
symptoms are described in terms of cognitive dysfunction, the
need for a cognitive technique is indicated.
Rational Emotive Therapy CORRECT ANSWERS Useful for
the treatment of Depression, Anxiety mild situational Disorders
and Bulimia
Cognitive Techniques are Contraindicated When... CORRECT
ANSWERS Family has a history of bipolar, scizophrenia,
cognitive disorder, or mental retardation.
Cognitive Techniques CORRECT ANSWERS Analysis of
dysfunctional thinking patterns, cognitive restructuring,
hypothesis testing, mental/emotional imagery, modeling,
