Nur 2459 Mental Health Practice Exam Modules 1-3 With 100 Questions & Correct Answers
examples of psychotherapy - ANSWER-behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - ANSWER-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. - ANSWER-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) - ANSWER-uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is - ANSWER-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.
explain what milieu therapy is - ANSWER-creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place. 1 / 2
explain what group therapy is - ANSWER-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? - ANSWER-Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - ANSWER-alturism and sublimation
explain altruism - ANSWER-dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - ANSWER-It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation - ANSWER-covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation - ANSWER-Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - ANSWER-refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
example of denial - ANSWER-A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
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