NUR 2459- MH- Exam 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) - CORRECT ANSWER - In this type of therapy, the
individual is taught to control negative thoughts to maintain and manage emotions.
a popular integrative therapy that combines cognitive therapy (changing self-defeating thinking)
with behavior therapy (changing behavior)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - It focuses on the development of
emotion modulation skills and distress tolerance.
Promising treatment for borderline personality disorder that involves exposing the client to
stressors in a controlled situation, as well as helping the client regulate emotions and cope with
stressors that might trigger suicidal behavior.
Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - focuses on changing behavior by identifying
problem behaviors, replacing them with appropriate behaviors, and using rewards or other
consequences to make the changes
Form of psychotherapy useful for treating phobias
family therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - therapy that treats the family as a system. Views
an individual's unwanted behaviors as influenced by, or directed at, other family members
Group Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - A group of clients interacts and share
experiences. The group format allows for increased feedback, the opportunity to practice a new
skill, mutual learning, and a sense of belonging. An example would be AA.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) - CORRECT ANSWER - In this type of therapy, the
individual is taught to control negative thoughts to maintain and manage emotions.
a popular integrative therapy that combines cognitive therapy (changing self-defeating thinking)
with behavior therapy (changing behavior)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - It focuses on the development of
emotion modulation skills and distress tolerance.
Promising treatment for borderline personality disorder that involves exposing the client to
stressors in a controlled situation, as well as helping the client regulate emotions and cope with
stressors that might trigger suicidal behavior.
Behavioral Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - focuses on changing behavior by identifying
problem behaviors, replacing them with appropriate behaviors, and using rewards or other
consequences to make the changes
Form of psychotherapy useful for treating phobias
family therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - therapy that treats the family as a system. Views
an individual's unwanted behaviors as influenced by, or directed at, other family members
Group Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - A group of clients interacts and share
experiences. The group format allows for increased feedback, the opportunity to practice a new
skill, mutual learning, and a sense of belonging. An example would be AA.
