NR 605/NR605 FINAL EXAM Questions with Verified Answers
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Question 1: What is the basis of CBT? Name some main principles of CBT
Answer: It focuses on how well individuals can adapt cognitively and functionally to their
environments. So it believes that the healthier a person acts behaviorally that is due to how well
they deal with situations such as sudden life instances which then reflects on their behavior. It is
a common, short-term , goal oriented psychotherapy that is useful alone or in conjunction with
other therapy. CBT puts emphasis on client ownership and self-confidence in the change process.
Psychoeducation is a huge aspect of CBTso HW may be given such as reading a book or ETC to
aid with learning or some activity prescribed to the persons deficit.
Question 2: What is the goal of CBT?
Answer: To help patient observe, evaluate, monitor and adapt the patient's problematic views and
behaviors toward a more hopeful, flexible inclusive and rational confidence skill set. Cognitive
and behavioral skill training that includes the person's goals and abilities in a respectful,
collaborative, structured manner is the hallmark of CBT-based psychotherapy.
Question 3: ______ is the founder of CBT.
Answer: Aaron Beck
Question 4: What are some diagnosis' that can be treated with CBT?
Answer: Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain, tinnitus,
schizophrenia Severe mental illness and substance abuse. CBT can be used to treat many
disorders, it is the most effective psychotherapy.
Question 5: __________ are faulty, exaggerated, or irrational thinking patterns that cause
individuals to inaccurately perceive reality, which can lead to negative emotions and
psychopathological states, including depression and anxiety. One of the aims of CBT is to help clients
recognize and address cognitive distortions to improve psychological health.
Answer: COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Question 6: Name some different kinds of cognitive distortions
Answer: all or nothing thinking overgeneralizing filtering mind reading etc
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, Question 7: What are two cognitive techniques in CBT that be used to relieve our patients of
cognitive distortions?
Answer: Socratic dialogue-SD can be used to facilitate cognitive reappraisal, information
processing, emotional regulation, and support treatment processes. Decatastrophizing is a
cognitive restructuring technique used to explore fears and help challenge catastrophic thinking.
Decatastrophizing involves examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible"
and developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease anxiety.
Question 8: What is the hallmark cognitive technique of CBT therapy? and explain it.
Answer: Socratic dialogue. It is when the therapist or PMHNP asks questions that will help lead
the patient to express and work through cognitive distortions that they may feel or have
convinced themselves. Its also known as a mutual discovery. The questions are outlined based on
such: memory, translation, interpretation, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
Question 9: What are some behavioral techniques used in CBT?
Answer: Assertiveness training
Question 10: This behavioral technique can assist clients who are experiencing symptoms of
depression, anxiety, and low self-worth. It may help clients learn how to express their point of view in
a respectful manner. The client and therapist may use role-play to practice verbal and nonverbal
behaviors and improve assertiveness
Answer: Assertiveness training
Question 11: This behavioral technique can assist clients who experience anxiety with social skills or
interactions with others. Rehearsal may be conducted using guided imagery where the client pictures
themselves responding appropriately, or the client and therapist may choose to explore a behavioral
rehearsal using role-play
Answer: Behavioral rehearsal
Question 12: CBT therapists may prescribe specific readings or self-help books related to the client's
condition as an adjunct to in-session work. What behavioral technique is this?
Answer: Bibliotherapy
Question 13: ________ reinforces or rewards positive behavioral changes. The client and therapist
can work together to identify appropriate rewards; for instance, Tina may choose to reward herself
for maintaining an exercise regimen by scheduling a relaxation massage.
Answer: Contingency management
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(Correct Update)
Question 1: What is the basis of CBT? Name some main principles of CBT
Answer: It focuses on how well individuals can adapt cognitively and functionally to their
environments. So it believes that the healthier a person acts behaviorally that is due to how well
they deal with situations such as sudden life instances which then reflects on their behavior. It is
a common, short-term , goal oriented psychotherapy that is useful alone or in conjunction with
other therapy. CBT puts emphasis on client ownership and self-confidence in the change process.
Psychoeducation is a huge aspect of CBTso HW may be given such as reading a book or ETC to
aid with learning or some activity prescribed to the persons deficit.
Question 2: What is the goal of CBT?
Answer: To help patient observe, evaluate, monitor and adapt the patient's problematic views and
behaviors toward a more hopeful, flexible inclusive and rational confidence skill set. Cognitive
and behavioral skill training that includes the person's goals and abilities in a respectful,
collaborative, structured manner is the hallmark of CBT-based psychotherapy.
Question 3: ______ is the founder of CBT.
Answer: Aaron Beck
Question 4: What are some diagnosis' that can be treated with CBT?
Answer: Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, PTSD, ADHD, chronic pain, tinnitus,
schizophrenia Severe mental illness and substance abuse. CBT can be used to treat many
disorders, it is the most effective psychotherapy.
Question 5: __________ are faulty, exaggerated, or irrational thinking patterns that cause
individuals to inaccurately perceive reality, which can lead to negative emotions and
psychopathological states, including depression and anxiety. One of the aims of CBT is to help clients
recognize and address cognitive distortions to improve psychological health.
Answer: COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Question 6: Name some different kinds of cognitive distortions
Answer: all or nothing thinking overgeneralizing filtering mind reading etc
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, Question 7: What are two cognitive techniques in CBT that be used to relieve our patients of
cognitive distortions?
Answer: Socratic dialogue-SD can be used to facilitate cognitive reappraisal, information
processing, emotional regulation, and support treatment processes. Decatastrophizing is a
cognitive restructuring technique used to explore fears and help challenge catastrophic thinking.
Decatastrophizing involves examining the outcome the client considers to be the "worst possible"
and developing a plan of action to address that outcome to decrease anxiety.
Question 8: What is the hallmark cognitive technique of CBT therapy? and explain it.
Answer: Socratic dialogue. It is when the therapist or PMHNP asks questions that will help lead
the patient to express and work through cognitive distortions that they may feel or have
convinced themselves. Its also known as a mutual discovery. The questions are outlined based on
such: memory, translation, interpretation, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
Question 9: What are some behavioral techniques used in CBT?
Answer: Assertiveness training
Question 10: This behavioral technique can assist clients who are experiencing symptoms of
depression, anxiety, and low self-worth. It may help clients learn how to express their point of view in
a respectful manner. The client and therapist may use role-play to practice verbal and nonverbal
behaviors and improve assertiveness
Answer: Assertiveness training
Question 11: This behavioral technique can assist clients who experience anxiety with social skills or
interactions with others. Rehearsal may be conducted using guided imagery where the client pictures
themselves responding appropriately, or the client and therapist may choose to explore a behavioral
rehearsal using role-play
Answer: Behavioral rehearsal
Question 12: CBT therapists may prescribe specific readings or self-help books related to the client's
condition as an adjunct to in-session work. What behavioral technique is this?
Answer: Bibliotherapy
Question 13: ________ reinforces or rewards positive behavioral changes. The client and therapist
can work together to identify appropriate rewards; for instance, Tina may choose to reward herself
for maintaining an exercise regimen by scheduling a relaxation massage.
Answer: Contingency management
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