Rasmussen
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NUR 2459 Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
Complete Solution Guide for Exam 1-3
New Q&As Included
,NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules 1-3
examples of psychotherapy
behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is.
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.
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)
uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is
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
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
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?
Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
alturism and sublimation
explain altruism
dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism
It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
, explain compensation
covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation
Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating
team.
explain denial
refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
example of denial
A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement
shifting feelings related to an object, person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or
situation.
example of displacement
A man is angry with his boss and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection
attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
College
NUR 2459 Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing
Complete Solution Guide for Exam 1-3
New Q&As Included
,NUR 2459 Rasmussen Mental Health Exam 1 Modules 1-3
examples of psychotherapy
behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
explain what behavioral therapy is.
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.
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)
uses both cognitive and behavioral approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
explain what family therapy is
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
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
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?
Used as a last resort in depression, mania, schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment
has failed.
which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?
alturism and sublimation
explain altruism
dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
example of altruism
It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to someone who cannot afford a coat.
, explain compensation
covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considered more desirable
example of compensation
Someone who is too small to make the wrestling team becomes a talented member of the debating
team.
explain denial
refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or feelings associated.
example of denial
A woman who drinks alcohol daily, refuses to acknowledge she has a problem.
explain displacement
shifting feelings related to an object, person, or situation to another less threatening object, person or
situation.
example of displacement
A man is angry with his boss and when he comes home, he yells at his children.
explain projection
attributing one's unacceptable thoughts and feelings onto another who does not have them
