NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL
HEALTH EXAM 1 MODULES 1-3 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
examples of psychotherapy correct answersbehavioral therapy,
cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. correct answersaims 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. correct answersfocuses on individual
client thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) correct answersuses
both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety
management.
explain what family therapy is correct answerstherapy 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 correct answerscreates an environment that
is supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping
within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is correct answerstherapy 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? correct answersUsed as a last
resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication
and treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? correct
answersalturism and sublimation
, explain altruism correct answersdealing with anxiety by reaching out for
others
example of altruism correct answersIt is very cold and a man takes off his
jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation correct answerscovering up a real or perceived
weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation correct answersSomeone who is too small to
make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating
team.
explain denial correct answersrefusing to acknowledge the existence of a
real situation or feelings associated.
example of denial correct answersA woman who drinks alcohol daily,
refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement correct answersshifting feelings related to an object,
person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement correct answersA man is angry with his boss
and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection correct answersattributing one's unacceptable thoughts
and feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection correct answersA woman has feelings for someone
other than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification correct answersconscious or unconscious
assumption of the characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification correct answersThe student nurse imitates
the nurturing actions of the instructor.
explain intellectualization correct answersseparation of emotions and logical
facts when analyzing or coping with a situation or event.
example of intellectualization correct answersA wife is moving far away
from her family because of her husband's job transfer. She explains to her
family all the advantages of the move.
explain rationalization correct answerscreating reasonable and
unacceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior
HEALTH EXAM 1 MODULES 1-3 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
examples of psychotherapy correct answersbehavioral therapy,
cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. correct answersaims 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. correct answersfocuses on individual
client thoughts and behaviors to solve current problems.
Based on changing the way one thinks.
explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT) correct answersuses
both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety
management.
explain what family therapy is correct answerstherapy 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 correct answerscreates an environment that
is supportive and therapeutic and safe to benefit clients and promote coping
within a safe place.
explain what group therapy is correct answerstherapy 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? correct answersUsed as a last
resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication
and treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? correct
answersalturism and sublimation
, explain altruism correct answersdealing with anxiety by reaching out for
others
example of altruism correct answersIt is very cold and a man takes off his
jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
explain compensation correct answerscovering up a real or perceived
weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation correct answersSomeone who is too small to
make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating
team.
explain denial correct answersrefusing to acknowledge the existence of a
real situation or feelings associated.
example of denial correct answersA woman who drinks alcohol daily,
refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement correct answersshifting feelings related to an object,
person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement correct answersA man is angry with his boss
and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection correct answersattributing one's unacceptable thoughts
and feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection correct answersA woman has feelings for someone
other than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification correct answersconscious or unconscious
assumption of the characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification correct answersThe student nurse imitates
the nurturing actions of the instructor.
explain intellectualization correct answersseparation of emotions and logical
facts when analyzing or coping with a situation or event.
example of intellectualization correct answersA wife is moving far away
from her family because of her husband's job transfer. She explains to her
family all the advantages of the move.
explain rationalization correct answerscreating reasonable and
unacceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior
