MVU NUR 661 Exam 2 Review of 300 Latest Exam
Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+/ NURS 661
Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management I
Exam 2 Prep 2026-2027(Brand New!)
. __________ is well-suited to the needs of both clients and managed care, and
these treatments can be effective as well as economical.
a. psychoeducational groups
b. task facilitation group
c. brief group therapy
d. group psychotherapy
C
Brief group work is popular in both __________ because of the realistic time
constraints and the ability of a brief format to be incorporated in educational or
therapeutic programs.
a. hospitals and urgent care facilities
b. mental health institutions and prison wards
c. vocational settings and family agencies
d. community agencies and school settings
D
_____ is to encourage deeper self-exploration; to promote full use of potentials; to
bring about awareness of self-contradictions.
a. clarifying
b. interpreting
c. confronting
d. supporting
B
A member has a right to expect all of the following before making the decision of
whether or not to join a particular group EXCEPT
a. a discussion of the rights and responsibilities of group members
b. a clear statement regarding the purpose of the group
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,c. a pregroup interview, where the member will be presented with all the names
and addresses of the other members
d. information about the training and qualifications of the group leader
C
_____ is a process that begins with presenting basic information about group
treatment to potential group members to enable them to make better decisions
about whether or not to enter and how to participate in a group.
a. self-inventory
b. confidentiality
c. privileged communication
d. informed consent
d
______________ relate to issues that transcend usual male and female genders,
sometimes deals with gender discrimination
a. heterogeneous groups
b. homogenous groups
c. androgynous groups
d. endogenous groups
C
_____ refers to the unconscious process whereby members project onto you, the
group leader, past feelings or attitudes that they had toward significant people in
their lives.
a. countertransference
b. competence
c. transference
d. malpractice
C
_____ refers to unresolved personal problems, which can be projected onto the
members of a group.
a. countertransference
b. competence
c. transference
d. malpractice
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,A
In this type of group, no new members are added for the predetermined duration of
its life.
a. homogeneous group
b. heterogeneous group
c. open group
d. closed group
D
This stage of a group includes getting prepared, announcing the group, screening
and selecting the members, and preparing them for a successful experience.
a. formation stage
b. orientation stage
c. transition stage
d. working stage
A
In this group, new members replace those who are leaving, providing new
stimulation.
a. heterogeneous group
b. homogeneous group
c. open group
d. closed group
C
What is labeled "resistance" on the part of group members is often the result of
a. the leader's failure to give members adequate orientation
b. the members willingness to work on issues
c. the group meeting on specific days and times
d. the leader's and members willingness to communicate
A
Characteristics of the initial stage are
a. consolidation of group learning
b. reluctance
c. termination and follow-up
d. orientation and exploration
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, D
The __________ is generally characterized by increased anxiety and defensiveness
a. closing stage
b. opening stage
c. initial stage
d. transition stage
D
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the transition stage?
a. anxiety
b. recognizing and dealing with conflict
c. extremely high degree of cohesion
d. challenging the group leader
C
Interpreting the meaning of behavior patterns at appropriate times so that members
will be able to engage in a deeper level of self-exploration and consider alternative
behaviors is most critical at the
a. initial stage of a group
b. transition stage
c. working stage
d. consolidation stage
C
When characteristics exist such as a high degree of cohesion, open communication,
shared leadership functions, willingness to risk threatening material, and freely
giving feedback and considering it non-defensively, it can be said that the group is
at the
a. initial stage
b. transition stage
c. working stage
d. final stage
C
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Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+/ NURS 661
Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management I
Exam 2 Prep 2026-2027(Brand New!)
. __________ is well-suited to the needs of both clients and managed care, and
these treatments can be effective as well as economical.
a. psychoeducational groups
b. task facilitation group
c. brief group therapy
d. group psychotherapy
C
Brief group work is popular in both __________ because of the realistic time
constraints and the ability of a brief format to be incorporated in educational or
therapeutic programs.
a. hospitals and urgent care facilities
b. mental health institutions and prison wards
c. vocational settings and family agencies
d. community agencies and school settings
D
_____ is to encourage deeper self-exploration; to promote full use of potentials; to
bring about awareness of self-contradictions.
a. clarifying
b. interpreting
c. confronting
d. supporting
B
A member has a right to expect all of the following before making the decision of
whether or not to join a particular group EXCEPT
a. a discussion of the rights and responsibilities of group members
b. a clear statement regarding the purpose of the group
1
,c. a pregroup interview, where the member will be presented with all the names
and addresses of the other members
d. information about the training and qualifications of the group leader
C
_____ is a process that begins with presenting basic information about group
treatment to potential group members to enable them to make better decisions
about whether or not to enter and how to participate in a group.
a. self-inventory
b. confidentiality
c. privileged communication
d. informed consent
d
______________ relate to issues that transcend usual male and female genders,
sometimes deals with gender discrimination
a. heterogeneous groups
b. homogenous groups
c. androgynous groups
d. endogenous groups
C
_____ refers to the unconscious process whereby members project onto you, the
group leader, past feelings or attitudes that they had toward significant people in
their lives.
a. countertransference
b. competence
c. transference
d. malpractice
C
_____ refers to unresolved personal problems, which can be projected onto the
members of a group.
a. countertransference
b. competence
c. transference
d. malpractice
2
,A
In this type of group, no new members are added for the predetermined duration of
its life.
a. homogeneous group
b. heterogeneous group
c. open group
d. closed group
D
This stage of a group includes getting prepared, announcing the group, screening
and selecting the members, and preparing them for a successful experience.
a. formation stage
b. orientation stage
c. transition stage
d. working stage
A
In this group, new members replace those who are leaving, providing new
stimulation.
a. heterogeneous group
b. homogeneous group
c. open group
d. closed group
C
What is labeled "resistance" on the part of group members is often the result of
a. the leader's failure to give members adequate orientation
b. the members willingness to work on issues
c. the group meeting on specific days and times
d. the leader's and members willingness to communicate
A
Characteristics of the initial stage are
a. consolidation of group learning
b. reluctance
c. termination and follow-up
d. orientation and exploration
3
, D
The __________ is generally characterized by increased anxiety and defensiveness
a. closing stage
b. opening stage
c. initial stage
d. transition stage
D
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the transition stage?
a. anxiety
b. recognizing and dealing with conflict
c. extremely high degree of cohesion
d. challenging the group leader
C
Interpreting the meaning of behavior patterns at appropriate times so that members
will be able to engage in a deeper level of self-exploration and consider alternative
behaviors is most critical at the
a. initial stage of a group
b. transition stage
c. working stage
d. consolidation stage
C
When characteristics exist such as a high degree of cohesion, open communication,
shared leadership functions, willingness to risk threatening material, and freely
giving feedback and considering it non-defensively, it can be said that the group is
at the
a. initial stage
b. transition stage
c. working stage
d. final stage
C
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