NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL
HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
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, 1. examples of psychotherapyCORRECT ANSWER behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior
therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
2. explain what behavioral therapy is.CORRECT ANSWER aims to modify maladaptive behavior pat- terns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an attempt to avoid painful
feelings and reduce anxiety.
3. 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.
4. explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT)CORRECT ANSWER uses both cognitive and behavioral
approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
5. explain what family therapy isCORRECT 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.
6. explain what milieu therapy isCORRECT ANSWER creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic
and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
7. explain what group therapy isCORRECT 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.
8. what types of disorders can ECT help with?CORRECT ANSWER Used as a last resort in de- pression, mania,
schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment has failed.
9. which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?CORRECT ANSWER alturism and sublima- tion
10. explain altruismCORRECT ANSWER dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
11. example of altruismCORRECT ANSWER It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to
someone who cannot afford a coat.
12. explain compensationCORRECT ANSWER covering up a real or perceived weakness by empha- sizing a trait
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HEALTH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+.
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14
, 1. examples of psychotherapyCORRECT ANSWER behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, didactical behavior
therapy
based on a verbal therapist to client interaction
2. explain what behavioral therapy is.CORRECT ANSWER aims to modify maladaptive behavior pat- terns.
based that a behavior is learned and has consequences and abnormal behavior results from an attempt to avoid painful
feelings and reduce anxiety.
3. 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.
4. explain what cognitive behavioral therapy is (CBT)CORRECT ANSWER uses both cognitive and behavioral
approaches to assist a client with anxiety management.
5. explain what family therapy isCORRECT 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.
6. explain what milieu therapy isCORRECT ANSWER creates an environment that is supportive and therapeutic
and safe to benefit clients and promote coping within a safe place.
7. explain what group therapy isCORRECT 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.
8. what types of disorders can ECT help with?CORRECT ANSWER Used as a last resort in de- pression, mania,
schizophrenia, and psychosis when medication and treatment has failed.
9. which two defense mechanisms are always healthy?CORRECT ANSWER alturism and sublima- tion
10. explain altruismCORRECT ANSWER dealing with anxiety by reaching out for others
11. example of altruismCORRECT ANSWER It is very cold and a man takes off his jacket and gives it to
someone who cannot afford a coat.
12. explain compensationCORRECT ANSWER covering up a real or perceived weakness by empha- sizing a trait
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