NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health
Exam 1 Modules 1-3
explain what family therapy is - CORRECT ANSWER-therapy 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 ANSWER-creates 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 ANSWER-therapy 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 ANSWER-Used as a last
resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and
treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - CORRECT ANSWER-alturism
and sublimation
explain altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket
and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
examples of psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-behavioral therapy, cognitive
therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - CORRECT ANSWER-aims 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 ANSWER-focuses 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 ANSWER-uses both
cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain compensation - CORRECT ANSWER-covering up a real or perceived weakness
by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation - CORRECT ANSWER-Someone who is too small to make
the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - CORRECT ANSWER-refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real
situation or feelings associated.
example of denial - CORRECT ANSWER-A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - CORRECT ANSWER-shifting feelings related to an object,
person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - CORRECT ANSWER-A man is angry with his boss and
when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - CORRECT ANSWER-attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and
feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - CORRECT ANSWER-A woman has feelings for someone other
than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - CORRECT ANSWER-conscious or unconscious assumption of
the characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification - CORRECT ANSWER-The student nurse imitates the
nurturing actions of the instructor.
explain intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-separation of emotions and logical
facts when analyzing or coping with a situation or event.
example of intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-A 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 ANSWER-creating reasonable and unacceptable
explanations for unacceptable behavior
example of rationalization - CORRECT ANSWER-A boy justifies cheating in a card
game because he said everyone cheats.
Exam 1 Modules 1-3
explain what family therapy is - CORRECT ANSWER-therapy 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 ANSWER-creates 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 ANSWER-therapy 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 ANSWER-Used as a last
resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and
treatment has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy? - CORRECT ANSWER-alturism
and sublimation
explain altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket
and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
examples of psychotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER-behavioral therapy, cognitive
therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is. - CORRECT ANSWER-aims 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 ANSWER-focuses 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 ANSWER-uses both
cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain compensation - CORRECT ANSWER-covering up a real or perceived weakness
by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation - CORRECT ANSWER-Someone who is too small to make
the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating team.
explain denial - CORRECT ANSWER-refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real
situation or feelings associated.
example of denial - CORRECT ANSWER-A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to
acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement - CORRECT ANSWER-shifting feelings related to an object,
person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or situation.
example of displacement - CORRECT ANSWER-A man is angry with his boss and
when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection - CORRECT ANSWER-attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and
feelings onto another who does not have them
example of projection - CORRECT ANSWER-A woman has feelings for someone other
than her husband, but blames him for being unfaithful.
Explain identification - CORRECT ANSWER-conscious or unconscious assumption of
the characteristics of another individual or group
Example of identification - CORRECT ANSWER-The student nurse imitates the
nurturing actions of the instructor.
explain intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-separation of emotions and logical
facts when analyzing or coping with a situation or event.
example of intellectualization - CORRECT ANSWER-A 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 ANSWER-creating reasonable and unacceptable
explanations for unacceptable behavior
example of rationalization - CORRECT ANSWER-A boy justifies cheating in a card
game because he said everyone cheats.
