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Course NURS-6650N-1, Psychotherapy Group Fam.2019 Spring Midterm Exam - Week 6 ● Question 1 1 out of 1 points A client in group therapy has been suffering from anxiety and is worried that she will have a panic attack again. Which of the following interventions demonstrates use of the principle of imparting knowledge? Selected Answer: C. Explaining to the client the nature of panic attacks and that it is natural to worry about having another panic attack, and that this becomes a vicious cycle that can trigger a panic attack ● Question 2 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is meeting with a single mother and her 19-year-old son who lives with her. The son complains that his mother is always nagging him. What is the PMHNP’s interpretation of this scenario according to a complementarity approach? Selected Answer: A. It is possible that the mother feels as though she is not being heard by her son. ● Question 3 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with parents who argue about ways to discipline their school-aged son. The PMHNP initiates enactment, telling the parents to discuss the disciplinary choices directly with each other. At what point does the PMHNP determine that the parents are demonstrating enmeshment? Selected Answer: D. All of the above. ● Question 4 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is providing marital therapy to a husband and wife who have been married for 6 years. They are attending therapy sessions, because they both want to get their marriage back on track. They report that lately they have not been communicating well or meeting each other’s needs. What does the PMHNP suggest to the couple when applying a behavior exchange technique? Selected Answer: D. All of the above ● Question 5 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a father and his son, who is 7 years old. According to the father, the son frequently experiences outbursts and poor impulse control. Using the differentiation of self-concept, what advice does the PMHNP offer the child? Selected Answer: A. “When something bothers you, stop to think about it before you react to it.” ● Question 6 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is leading a group session when a group member who is usually quiet angrily interrupts another group member. He then apologizes for his outburst and explains that he has been having a hard time since his only child left for college. Using a person-centered approach to group psychotherapy, which of the following is the most appropriate response by the PMHNP? Selected Answer: D. “It’s understandable that you are having a hard time. Let’s ask group members to share about the experience of having an empty nest.” ● Question 7 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with the parents of an adolescent daughter. The parents complain that the daughter is misbehaving and having emotional outbursts on a nightly basis. However, the parents cannot agree on ways to discipline and deal with the daughter. This leads to arguments between them. What does the PMHNP do to support the strategic use of rituals? Selected Answer: A. Suggest the mom help the daughter with homework on even days of the week ● Question 8 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is meeting with parents who are having difficulty disciplining their child at home during his emotional and behavioral outbursts. The mother feels that the father is too strict but realizes that she is tired of getting “walked on” by their child. Which statement made by the PMHNP demonstrates the use of internal family systems therapy model? Selected Answer: C. “It sounds like there’s a part of you that thinks your husband is too strict, but another part of you that thinks you should be stricter yourself. What does that second part of you look or sound like?” ● Question 9 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP works with a husband and a wife, but in separate sessions, to address marital issues. One day, the wife asks the PMHNP how her husband is progressing with his therapy. Which response made by the PMHNP is most appropriate? Selected Answer: D. All of the above ● Question 10 1 out of 1 points The PMHNP is working with a married couple who are having trouble communicating. The wife wants to ask for things from the husband, but she doesn’t want to be perceived as a nag. The husband wants to tell the wife that he needs alone time, but he doesn’t want to hurt her feelings. Which pretend technique can the PMHNP use with the couple? Selected Answer: B. Ask the couple to engage in negotiation ........................................................................................CONTINUE.