NR606 Week 4 Midterm Exam
QUESTION 1 OF 75
A client in group therapy who constantly interrupts others was asked by another
group member to not interrupt as they speak. Which principle of group therapy
does this exemplify?
■ A. Group cohesiveness
■ B. Altruism
■ C. Existential factors
■ D. Development of socializing techniques
✓ Correct Answer: D. Development of socializing techniques
Rationale: Peers giving feedback about interpersonal behavior exemplifies development of socializing
techniques in group therapy (Yalom's curative factors).
,QUESTION 2 OF 75
A client presents with difficulties following her divorce from an abusive spouse.
She is afraid of being alone, can't decide whether to get an apartment or house, is
living with her sister, and is actively dating through a website to find another
partner soon. These symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis?
■ A. Dependent personality disorder
■ B. Avoidant personality disorder
■ C. Histrionic personality disorder
■ D. Borderline personality disorder
✓ Correct Answer: A. Dependent personality disorder
Rationale: Fear of being alone, inability to make independent decisions, and urgently seeking a new
relationship after a breakup are hallmarks of dependent personality disorder (DSM-5).
,QUESTION 3 OF 75
A 12-year-old presents for therapy after being bullied in school. The therapist
researches the school's policies and available resources. Which assumption of
therapy is the therapist considering?
■ A. Resiliency
■ B. Systems involvement
■ C. Family involvement
■ D. Developmental considerations
✓ Correct Answer: B. Systems involvement
Rationale: Looking beyond the individual to the broader school system reflects a systems involvement
approach, considering external environments that affect the client.
, QUESTION 4 OF 75
A client presents to the emergency department following a nonfatal suicide attempt.
She states her boyfriend just broke up with her due to her bad temper and constant
moodiness, and she can't be alone. Her forearms and thighs show thin cuts and
scars at various stages of healing. What is this client's most likely diagnosis?
■ A. Narcissistic personality disorder
■ B. Antisocial personality disorder
■ C. Borderline personality disorder
■ D. Dependent personality disorder
✓ Correct Answer: C. Borderline personality disorder
Rationale: Self-harm, emotional instability, fear of abandonment, impulsive suicidal behavior, and unstable
relationships are classic DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder.
QUESTION 1 OF 75
A client in group therapy who constantly interrupts others was asked by another
group member to not interrupt as they speak. Which principle of group therapy
does this exemplify?
■ A. Group cohesiveness
■ B. Altruism
■ C. Existential factors
■ D. Development of socializing techniques
✓ Correct Answer: D. Development of socializing techniques
Rationale: Peers giving feedback about interpersonal behavior exemplifies development of socializing
techniques in group therapy (Yalom's curative factors).
,QUESTION 2 OF 75
A client presents with difficulties following her divorce from an abusive spouse.
She is afraid of being alone, can't decide whether to get an apartment or house, is
living with her sister, and is actively dating through a website to find another
partner soon. These symptoms are consistent with which diagnosis?
■ A. Dependent personality disorder
■ B. Avoidant personality disorder
■ C. Histrionic personality disorder
■ D. Borderline personality disorder
✓ Correct Answer: A. Dependent personality disorder
Rationale: Fear of being alone, inability to make independent decisions, and urgently seeking a new
relationship after a breakup are hallmarks of dependent personality disorder (DSM-5).
,QUESTION 3 OF 75
A 12-year-old presents for therapy after being bullied in school. The therapist
researches the school's policies and available resources. Which assumption of
therapy is the therapist considering?
■ A. Resiliency
■ B. Systems involvement
■ C. Family involvement
■ D. Developmental considerations
✓ Correct Answer: B. Systems involvement
Rationale: Looking beyond the individual to the broader school system reflects a systems involvement
approach, considering external environments that affect the client.
, QUESTION 4 OF 75
A client presents to the emergency department following a nonfatal suicide attempt.
She states her boyfriend just broke up with her due to her bad temper and constant
moodiness, and she can't be alone. Her forearms and thighs show thin cuts and
scars at various stages of healing. What is this client's most likely diagnosis?
■ A. Narcissistic personality disorder
■ B. Antisocial personality disorder
■ C. Borderline personality disorder
■ D. Dependent personality disorder
✓ Correct Answer: C. Borderline personality disorder
Rationale: Self-harm, emotional instability, fear of abandonment, impulsive suicidal behavior, and unstable
relationships are classic DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder.
