PMH 503
Psychotherapy for Individuals,
Families, and Groups
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
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,1. Which therapeutic approach focuses on understanding the
family dynamics and the impact on individual mental health?
- A) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- B) Family Systems Therapy
- C) Humanistic Therapy
- D) Psychodynamic Therapy
Answer: B
Rationale: Family Systems Therapy examines how family
relationships influence individual behaviors and mental health.
2. In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), what cognitive
distortion involves viewing situations in black-or-white terms?
- A) Overgeneralization
- B) Catastrophizing
- C) Dichotomous thinking
- D) Personalization
Answer: C
Rationale: Dichotomous thinking is the cognitive distortion of
seeing situations in extremes, with no middle ground.
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, 3. Which therapeutic technique is primarily used in Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma
treatment?
- A) Neurofeedback
- B) Behavioral Activation
- C) Bilateral stimulation
- D) Exposure therapy
Answer: C
Rationale: EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (typically through
guided eye movements) to help process traumatic memories.
4. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse in
group therapy?
- A) Leader and decision-maker
- B) Observer only
- C) Facilitator and supporter
- D) Critic of group behavior
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses in group therapy play a supportive role,
facilitating communication and promoting a safe environment.
©UOP 2024/2025
Psychotherapy for Individuals,
Families, and Groups
MIDTERM EXAM REVIEW
©UOP 2024/2025
,1. Which therapeutic approach focuses on understanding the
family dynamics and the impact on individual mental health?
- A) Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- B) Family Systems Therapy
- C) Humanistic Therapy
- D) Psychodynamic Therapy
Answer: B
Rationale: Family Systems Therapy examines how family
relationships influence individual behaviors and mental health.
2. In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), what cognitive
distortion involves viewing situations in black-or-white terms?
- A) Overgeneralization
- B) Catastrophizing
- C) Dichotomous thinking
- D) Personalization
Answer: C
Rationale: Dichotomous thinking is the cognitive distortion of
seeing situations in extremes, with no middle ground.
©UOP 2024/2025
, 3. Which therapeutic technique is primarily used in Eye
Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma
treatment?
- A) Neurofeedback
- B) Behavioral Activation
- C) Bilateral stimulation
- D) Exposure therapy
Answer: C
Rationale: EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (typically through
guided eye movements) to help process traumatic memories.
4. Which of the following best describes the role of a nurse in
group therapy?
- A) Leader and decision-maker
- B) Observer only
- C) Facilitator and supporter
- D) Critic of group behavior
Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses in group therapy play a supportive role,
facilitating communication and promoting a safe environment.
©UOP 2024/2025
