NSG 526 Exam 2 Therapeutic Approaches Practice Test
2026 | Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. What is the primary therapeutic factor identified by Yalom that emphasizes the
need for belonging to groups?
Altruism
Catharsis
Interpersonal learning
Universality
2. In a therapy session, a patient expresses a belief that they will never be happy
again. How should a cognitive therapist respond to effectively apply
cognitive therapy techniques?
The therapist should ignore the statement and redirect the
conversation to positive topics.
The therapist should suggest that the patient seek unconscious
conflicts related to their past.
The therapist should identify this negative evaluation and work with
the patient to challenge and reframe this belief.
The therapist should agree with the patient to validate their feelings.
3. What is the main focus of supportive psychotherapy?
Exploring childhood experiences
Providing emotional support and guidance
Changing cognitive distortions
Facilitating group dynamics
,4. Which of the following best explains why cognitive-behavioral therapy is a
logical approach to the treatment of eating disorders?
Both thoughts and behaviors need to be altered to achieve a lasting
outcome.
It is the therapy of choice for most disorders.
Most insurances will pay for CBT in the expensive treatment for eating
disorders.
Medical interventions have proven ineffective.
5. In a group therapy session, if a participant expresses feelings of isolation,
how can the facilitator use the concept of universality to enhance the
therapeutic experience?
By suggesting that the participant should handle their feelings
independently.
By focusing only on the individual's issues without group interaction.
By encouraging participants to share similar experiences, thereby
reinforcing the sense of belonging.
By minimizing the participant's feelings to promote resilience.
6. In a case where a patient exhibits negative thought patterns leading to
depression, which therapeutic approach would best align with Aaron T. Beck's
cognitive therapy principles?
Identifying and challenging negative thoughts
Focusing on the patient's childhood experiences
Using medication to manage symptoms
Encouraging group discussions to share experiences
,7. Describe the significance of Yalom's therapeutic factors in the context of
group therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors are irrelevant to the dynamics of group
therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors only apply to individual therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors are essential as they enhance the
effectiveness of group therapy by fostering interpersonal
connections and promoting healing.
Yalom's therapeutic factors focus solely on cognitive distortions.
8. Milieu therapy is a:
Therapeutic community with a curative environment
Community mental health program offered to clients
Mental health program run by skilled therapists
A Dunton Moral Treatment community concept
9. Yalom's 11 therapeutic factors are used in
Group Psychotherapy
Family Psychotherapy
DBT
CBT
10. Describe the primary goal of flooding therapy in the context of treating
anxiety disorders.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to enhance group dynamics
in therapy sessions.
, The primary goal of flooding therapy is to build interpersonal
relationships among patients.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to change cognitive
distortions through gradual exposure.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to help patients confront
and reduce their fear responses by exposing them to their fears
without gradual exposure.
11. During a journal reading activity led by the COTA®, a client becomes very
emotional when disclosing sensitive personal feelings on how the client's
family perceives the client's admission to the mental health facility. Several
other clients recognize that they share the same feelings and perceptions,
which makes the client feel better. According to Yalom's therapeutic factors in
groups, what curative factor is this?
Universality
Catharsis
Altruism
Cohesion
12. What is one of the key therapeutic factors identified by Yalom in group
therapy?
Transference
Universality
Cognitive restructuring
Behavioral activation
13. Which two therapists are credited with the development of cognitive
therapy?
2026 | Most Frequently Tested Questions | Graded A+
1. What is the primary therapeutic factor identified by Yalom that emphasizes the
need for belonging to groups?
Altruism
Catharsis
Interpersonal learning
Universality
2. In a therapy session, a patient expresses a belief that they will never be happy
again. How should a cognitive therapist respond to effectively apply
cognitive therapy techniques?
The therapist should ignore the statement and redirect the
conversation to positive topics.
The therapist should suggest that the patient seek unconscious
conflicts related to their past.
The therapist should identify this negative evaluation and work with
the patient to challenge and reframe this belief.
The therapist should agree with the patient to validate their feelings.
3. What is the main focus of supportive psychotherapy?
Exploring childhood experiences
Providing emotional support and guidance
Changing cognitive distortions
Facilitating group dynamics
,4. Which of the following best explains why cognitive-behavioral therapy is a
logical approach to the treatment of eating disorders?
Both thoughts and behaviors need to be altered to achieve a lasting
outcome.
It is the therapy of choice for most disorders.
Most insurances will pay for CBT in the expensive treatment for eating
disorders.
Medical interventions have proven ineffective.
5. In a group therapy session, if a participant expresses feelings of isolation,
how can the facilitator use the concept of universality to enhance the
therapeutic experience?
By suggesting that the participant should handle their feelings
independently.
By focusing only on the individual's issues without group interaction.
By encouraging participants to share similar experiences, thereby
reinforcing the sense of belonging.
By minimizing the participant's feelings to promote resilience.
6. In a case where a patient exhibits negative thought patterns leading to
depression, which therapeutic approach would best align with Aaron T. Beck's
cognitive therapy principles?
Identifying and challenging negative thoughts
Focusing on the patient's childhood experiences
Using medication to manage symptoms
Encouraging group discussions to share experiences
,7. Describe the significance of Yalom's therapeutic factors in the context of
group therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors are irrelevant to the dynamics of group
therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors only apply to individual therapy.
Yalom's therapeutic factors are essential as they enhance the
effectiveness of group therapy by fostering interpersonal
connections and promoting healing.
Yalom's therapeutic factors focus solely on cognitive distortions.
8. Milieu therapy is a:
Therapeutic community with a curative environment
Community mental health program offered to clients
Mental health program run by skilled therapists
A Dunton Moral Treatment community concept
9. Yalom's 11 therapeutic factors are used in
Group Psychotherapy
Family Psychotherapy
DBT
CBT
10. Describe the primary goal of flooding therapy in the context of treating
anxiety disorders.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to enhance group dynamics
in therapy sessions.
, The primary goal of flooding therapy is to build interpersonal
relationships among patients.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to change cognitive
distortions through gradual exposure.
The primary goal of flooding therapy is to help patients confront
and reduce their fear responses by exposing them to their fears
without gradual exposure.
11. During a journal reading activity led by the COTA®, a client becomes very
emotional when disclosing sensitive personal feelings on how the client's
family perceives the client's admission to the mental health facility. Several
other clients recognize that they share the same feelings and perceptions,
which makes the client feel better. According to Yalom's therapeutic factors in
groups, what curative factor is this?
Universality
Catharsis
Altruism
Cohesion
12. What is one of the key therapeutic factors identified by Yalom in group
therapy?
Transference
Universality
Cognitive restructuring
Behavioral activation
13. Which two therapists are credited with the development of cognitive
therapy?
