NRNP 6645 MIDTERM EXAM KEY
CONCEPTS: PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) PROGRAM
THAT DEALS WITH PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH
MULTIPLE MODALITIES, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
AT WALDEN UNIVERSITY
OUTLINE
STAGES OF LEARNING AND
PSYCHOTHERAPY MODELS
STAGES OF LEARNING MODEL
The Stages of Learning model outlines the progression of a learner
through four key stages:
Unconscious Incompetency: The learner is unaware of their lack
of skill or knowledge.
Conscious Incompetency: The learner recognizes their deficiencies
in skill or knowledge.
Conscious Competency: The learner is aware of their skills and can
perform them with effort.
Unconscious Competency: The learner can perform skills
effortlessly, without conscious thought.
PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACHES
, Various therapeutic approaches are utilized in psychotherapy, each with
distinct focuses and methodologies:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Emphasizes the connection
between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, addressing maladaptive
thoughts through the cognitive triad.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Focuses on unconscious
processes and is less effective for patients with primitive defenses.
Dynamic Supportive Therapy: Aims to assist patients with reality
testing and problem-solving, fostering interpersonal awareness.
THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND TECHNIQUES
The therapeutic alliance is crucial for effective therapy, characterized by:
Therapeutic Alliance: The collaborative relationship between
therapist and patient, essential for successful outcomes.
Imitative Behavior: Allows patients to experiment with new
behaviors in a safe environment.
Direct Advice: A method to clarify interpersonal issues and guide
patients.
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS AND FAMILY
DYNAMICS
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that can negatively
impact mental health:
Fallacy of Attachment: The belief that being in a relationship will
solve all problems, illustrating a cognitive distortion.
Overgeneralization: A common distortion where one might say,
'See, they never let me do anything!' during family therapy,
reflecting a skewed perception of reality.
FAMILY THERAPY CONCEPTS
CONCEPTS: PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) PROGRAM
THAT DEALS WITH PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH
MULTIPLE MODALITIES, 2025/2026 WITH
CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
AT WALDEN UNIVERSITY
OUTLINE
STAGES OF LEARNING AND
PSYCHOTHERAPY MODELS
STAGES OF LEARNING MODEL
The Stages of Learning model outlines the progression of a learner
through four key stages:
Unconscious Incompetency: The learner is unaware of their lack
of skill or knowledge.
Conscious Incompetency: The learner recognizes their deficiencies
in skill or knowledge.
Conscious Competency: The learner is aware of their skills and can
perform them with effort.
Unconscious Competency: The learner can perform skills
effortlessly, without conscious thought.
PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACHES
, Various therapeutic approaches are utilized in psychotherapy, each with
distinct focuses and methodologies:
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Emphasizes the connection
between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, addressing maladaptive
thoughts through the cognitive triad.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Focuses on unconscious
processes and is less effective for patients with primitive defenses.
Dynamic Supportive Therapy: Aims to assist patients with reality
testing and problem-solving, fostering interpersonal awareness.
THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND TECHNIQUES
The therapeutic alliance is crucial for effective therapy, characterized by:
Therapeutic Alliance: The collaborative relationship between
therapist and patient, essential for successful outcomes.
Imitative Behavior: Allows patients to experiment with new
behaviors in a safe environment.
Direct Advice: A method to clarify interpersonal issues and guide
patients.
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS AND FAMILY
DYNAMICS
COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS
Cognitive distortions are irrational thought patterns that can negatively
impact mental health:
Fallacy of Attachment: The belief that being in a relationship will
solve all problems, illustrating a cognitive distortion.
Overgeneralization: A common distortion where one might say,
'See, they never let me do anything!' during family therapy,
reflecting a skewed perception of reality.
FAMILY THERAPY CONCEPTS
