NR605 FINAL ACTUAL TEST SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Unrealistic expectations Answer: a person sets standards, goals,
or outcomes that are highly unlikely or impossible to achieve
Example: "I should always be successful and never fail."
set achievable realistic goals, embrace flexibility, focus on effort not
just outcomes, reframe thoughts
◉ Filtering Answer: a person focuses solely on the negative aspects
of a situation while ignoring any positive ones
Example: "The presentation went well overall, but I can't stop
thinking about that one mistake."
practice balanced thinking, reframe perspective, keep a gratitude
journal, ask for feedback
,◉ Being right Answer: a person places an excessive value on always
being correct, often to the detriment of relationships, personal
growth, or effective problem-solving
Example: "I must prove I'm right, no matter what."
value earning over being right, embrace humility, listen actively,
reframe the goal
◉ In CBT what technique is used in Socratic dialogue? Answer:
asking specific questions derived primarily from restatement of the
individual's own words where the individual is able to self-discover
insight, which leads to subsequent changes
◉ What are the seven basic types of questions in Socratic dialogue?
Answer: memory
translation interpretation
application
analysis
synthesis
evaluation
◉ Rules of Socratic dialogue in CBT Answer: 1.) Collaborative
dialogue, goal-directed, specific
,2.) Problem list generates plan of direction. Each question is
strategically placed in order to reach predefined goal.
3.) Questions are short, focused, and targeted
4.) Questions should keep anxiety at a minimum
5.) Questions should be framed to elicit an affirmative response
6.) negative responses to questions mean that the question should
be reframed to gain an affirmative response
7.) Monitor patient's reactions, if a question increases a reaction
address it immediately
8.) Pace questions to individuals' mood, style, and content
9.) Have an internal map for the session and move in a planned
direction toward desired goal
10.) Self-monitor, don't jump in and offer interpretations or solve
problems
11.) Extremely limit self-disclosure
12.) May use every-day experiences as therapeutic metaphors
◉ Downward Arrow in Socratic Dialogue Answer: logical sequencing
of reasoning uncover underlying assumptions in logic and sequence
by asking "If this is true, then what happens?".
◉ Idiosyncratic meaning in Socratic dialogue Answer: assists the
patient to clarify statements and terms used so that both people
have a clear understanding of perceived reality.
, ◉ Labeling distortions in Socraic dialogue Answer: identify
automatic thoughts that are "dysfunctional or irrational" Pick 5
cognitive distortions in first session when the distortion is noted pt
is encouraged to stop and notice what they said and reframe the
information
◉ Questioning the evidence in Socratic dialogue Answer: assists the
individual in questioning the facts related to their cognitions and
conclusions. Is the information based on facts or assumptions?
◉ Examining options and alternatives in Socratic dialogue Answer:
development of all possible alternative explanations to learn the
skills in generating options rather than "only one way" thinking
◉ Reattribution in Socratic dialogue Answer: In individuals with the
habit of accepting all or most of the blame for outcomes, this is an
excellent technique for redistribution of responsibility. also helpful
for individuals with personality disorders that place the blame
squarely on the shoulders of others
◉ Decatastrophizing in Socratic dialogue Answer: allows for balance
and realistic focusing by examining the "worst possible outcome"
and developing a plan of action
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Unrealistic expectations Answer: a person sets standards, goals,
or outcomes that are highly unlikely or impossible to achieve
Example: "I should always be successful and never fail."
set achievable realistic goals, embrace flexibility, focus on effort not
just outcomes, reframe thoughts
◉ Filtering Answer: a person focuses solely on the negative aspects
of a situation while ignoring any positive ones
Example: "The presentation went well overall, but I can't stop
thinking about that one mistake."
practice balanced thinking, reframe perspective, keep a gratitude
journal, ask for feedback
,◉ Being right Answer: a person places an excessive value on always
being correct, often to the detriment of relationships, personal
growth, or effective problem-solving
Example: "I must prove I'm right, no matter what."
value earning over being right, embrace humility, listen actively,
reframe the goal
◉ In CBT what technique is used in Socratic dialogue? Answer:
asking specific questions derived primarily from restatement of the
individual's own words where the individual is able to self-discover
insight, which leads to subsequent changes
◉ What are the seven basic types of questions in Socratic dialogue?
Answer: memory
translation interpretation
application
analysis
synthesis
evaluation
◉ Rules of Socratic dialogue in CBT Answer: 1.) Collaborative
dialogue, goal-directed, specific
,2.) Problem list generates plan of direction. Each question is
strategically placed in order to reach predefined goal.
3.) Questions are short, focused, and targeted
4.) Questions should keep anxiety at a minimum
5.) Questions should be framed to elicit an affirmative response
6.) negative responses to questions mean that the question should
be reframed to gain an affirmative response
7.) Monitor patient's reactions, if a question increases a reaction
address it immediately
8.) Pace questions to individuals' mood, style, and content
9.) Have an internal map for the session and move in a planned
direction toward desired goal
10.) Self-monitor, don't jump in and offer interpretations or solve
problems
11.) Extremely limit self-disclosure
12.) May use every-day experiences as therapeutic metaphors
◉ Downward Arrow in Socratic Dialogue Answer: logical sequencing
of reasoning uncover underlying assumptions in logic and sequence
by asking "If this is true, then what happens?".
◉ Idiosyncratic meaning in Socratic dialogue Answer: assists the
patient to clarify statements and terms used so that both people
have a clear understanding of perceived reality.
, ◉ Labeling distortions in Socraic dialogue Answer: identify
automatic thoughts that are "dysfunctional or irrational" Pick 5
cognitive distortions in first session when the distortion is noted pt
is encouraged to stop and notice what they said and reframe the
information
◉ Questioning the evidence in Socratic dialogue Answer: assists the
individual in questioning the facts related to their cognitions and
conclusions. Is the information based on facts or assumptions?
◉ Examining options and alternatives in Socratic dialogue Answer:
development of all possible alternative explanations to learn the
skills in generating options rather than "only one way" thinking
◉ Reattribution in Socratic dialogue Answer: In individuals with the
habit of accepting all or most of the blame for outcomes, this is an
excellent technique for redistribution of responsibility. also helpful
for individuals with personality disorders that place the blame
squarely on the shoulders of others
◉ Decatastrophizing in Socratic dialogue Answer: allows for balance
and realistic focusing by examining the "worst possible outcome"
and developing a plan of action
