NSG 527 100 STUDY
QUESTIONS
Multiple Choice Questions (1–30)
1. Which disorder is characterized by persistent delusions without prominent hallucinations
or mood disturbance?
A) Major depressive disorder
B) Delusional disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Schizophrenia
Explanation: Delusional disorder features non-bizarre delusions for >1 month without marked
functional impairment.
2. Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in schizophrenia?
A) GABA
B) Dopamine
C) Serotonin
D) Acetylcholine
Explanation: Dopaminergic hyperactivity in the mesolimbic pathway is central to positive
symptoms.
3. What is a hallmark cognitive symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD)?
A) Auditory hallucinations
B) Dissociation
C) Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
D) Delusions of grandeur
Explanation: Core MDD features include negative thoughts and self-perceptions.
4. Which of the following is a primary goal of Gestalt Therapy?
A) Establish unconscious processes
B) Minimize client’s responsibility
C) Increase present-moment awareness and self-support
D) Explore childhood trauma
Explanation: Gestalt therapy emphasizes the “here and now” and self-responsibility.
,5. In Dyadic Therapy, the acronym PACE stands for:
A) Patience, Assertiveness, Caring, Encouragement
B) Playfulness, Affection, Commitment, Empathy
C) Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy
D) Planning, Attention, Communication, Engagement
Explanation: PACE is central to dyadic therapy in building trauma-sensitive relationships.
6. A patient believes that others are watching them through their phone despite no evidence.
This is an example of:
A) Obsession
B) Phobia
C) Delusion
D) Hallucination
Explanation: Delusions are fixed false beliefs despite contradicting reality.
7. What core concept underlies Relational Cultural Therapy?
A) Emotional detachment
B) Individualist autonomy
C) Avoiding interpersonal conflict
D) Growth-fostering relationships and mutual empathy
Explanation: RCT emphasizes relationship as central to development and healing.
8. What is the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
A) Worry for 2 weeks
B) Panic attacks only
C) Excessive anxiety/worry more days than not for 6 months
D) Social avoidance for 1 month
Explanation: GAD requires prolonged, pervasive anxiety impacting function.
9. Which type of therapy is most aligned with existential concerns about death, freedom, and
isolation?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Behavioral Therapy
C) Existential Therapy
, D) Interpersonal Therapy
Explanation: Existential therapy centers around the human condition and search for meaning.
10. Which defense mechanism is most associated with borderline personality disorder?
A) Repression
B) Splitting
C) Projection
D) Rationalization
Explanation: Splitting (all good/all bad thinking) is a hallmark of BPD.
11. What key structure is hyperactive in anxiety disorders?
A) Corpus callosum
B) Amygdala
C) Hippocampus
D) Prefrontal cortex
Explanation: The amygdala processes fear and threat responses.
12. In trauma-informed care, a core principle is:
A) Challenging distorted cognitions
B) Avoiding emotional discussion
C) Promoting safety and collaboration
D) Minimizing emotional validation
Explanation: Trauma-informed care focuses on safety, empowerment, and trust.
13. Which theorist is most closely associated with Relational Cultural Theory?
A) Viktor Frankl
B) Jean Baker Miller
C) Albert Ellis
D) Carl Rogers
Explanation: Jean Baker Miller developed RCT to integrate feminist and relational values.
14. Which therapeutic technique is central to Gestalt Therapy?
A) Free association
B) Empty chair technique
C) Exposure hierarchy
QUESTIONS
Multiple Choice Questions (1–30)
1. Which disorder is characterized by persistent delusions without prominent hallucinations
or mood disturbance?
A) Major depressive disorder
B) Delusional disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Schizophrenia
Explanation: Delusional disorder features non-bizarre delusions for >1 month without marked
functional impairment.
2. Which neurotransmitter is most implicated in schizophrenia?
A) GABA
B) Dopamine
C) Serotonin
D) Acetylcholine
Explanation: Dopaminergic hyperactivity in the mesolimbic pathway is central to positive
symptoms.
3. What is a hallmark cognitive symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD)?
A) Auditory hallucinations
B) Dissociation
C) Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
D) Delusions of grandeur
Explanation: Core MDD features include negative thoughts and self-perceptions.
4. Which of the following is a primary goal of Gestalt Therapy?
A) Establish unconscious processes
B) Minimize client’s responsibility
C) Increase present-moment awareness and self-support
D) Explore childhood trauma
Explanation: Gestalt therapy emphasizes the “here and now” and self-responsibility.
,5. In Dyadic Therapy, the acronym PACE stands for:
A) Patience, Assertiveness, Caring, Encouragement
B) Playfulness, Affection, Commitment, Empathy
C) Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy
D) Planning, Attention, Communication, Engagement
Explanation: PACE is central to dyadic therapy in building trauma-sensitive relationships.
6. A patient believes that others are watching them through their phone despite no evidence.
This is an example of:
A) Obsession
B) Phobia
C) Delusion
D) Hallucination
Explanation: Delusions are fixed false beliefs despite contradicting reality.
7. What core concept underlies Relational Cultural Therapy?
A) Emotional detachment
B) Individualist autonomy
C) Avoiding interpersonal conflict
D) Growth-fostering relationships and mutual empathy
Explanation: RCT emphasizes relationship as central to development and healing.
8. What is the DSM-5 criteria for diagnosing Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
A) Worry for 2 weeks
B) Panic attacks only
C) Excessive anxiety/worry more days than not for 6 months
D) Social avoidance for 1 month
Explanation: GAD requires prolonged, pervasive anxiety impacting function.
9. Which type of therapy is most aligned with existential concerns about death, freedom, and
isolation?
A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B) Behavioral Therapy
C) Existential Therapy
, D) Interpersonal Therapy
Explanation: Existential therapy centers around the human condition and search for meaning.
10. Which defense mechanism is most associated with borderline personality disorder?
A) Repression
B) Splitting
C) Projection
D) Rationalization
Explanation: Splitting (all good/all bad thinking) is a hallmark of BPD.
11. What key structure is hyperactive in anxiety disorders?
A) Corpus callosum
B) Amygdala
C) Hippocampus
D) Prefrontal cortex
Explanation: The amygdala processes fear and threat responses.
12. In trauma-informed care, a core principle is:
A) Challenging distorted cognitions
B) Avoiding emotional discussion
C) Promoting safety and collaboration
D) Minimizing emotional validation
Explanation: Trauma-informed care focuses on safety, empowerment, and trust.
13. Which theorist is most closely associated with Relational Cultural Theory?
A) Viktor Frankl
B) Jean Baker Miller
C) Albert Ellis
D) Carl Rogers
Explanation: Jean Baker Miller developed RCT to integrate feminist and relational values.
14. Which therapeutic technique is central to Gestalt Therapy?
A) Free association
B) Empty chair technique
C) Exposure hierarchy
