"They probably think I am stupid" is an example of which type of cognitive distortion identified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Catastrophizing Mind reading Should statements Filtering

In supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy the content of the sessions most often focuses on which of the following? A. Feelings and defenses B. Life stresses and feelings C. Life stresses and problem-solving D. Band C

The process of a therapist using symbols to display family structure to help the family broaden the problem from one individual to the family unit to assist with forming goals for structural change is known as: Structural Mapping Enactments Boundary Making Shaping Competence

When working with a client of unfamiliar culture the therapist asks the client how he or she feels about working with you. This demonstrates which of the following? Insecurity on the side of therapist and confuses the focus of the relationship. Respect and may open up a dialogue about the experience for the patient. Ignorance on the side of the therapist and undermines the therapeutic relationship A novice mistake, the patient should be transferred to a provider of similar culture

Structural Family Therapy focuses on the family unit and interactions between members of the family. All of the following are benefits to Structural Family Therapy EXCEPT: improve communication establish health boundaries correct imbalances within family dynamics increase anger and resentment

In a family session a teenager whose parents deny him a night out states angrily "See they never let me do anything!" The therapist using a Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy framework recognizes this as cognitive distortion known as: Labeling and mislabeling Overgeneralization Personalization Magnification and minimization

Which of the following is not consistent with literature related to racial trauma and stress? Stress that results from danger related to real or perceived experiences of racial discrimination has been identified as a precipitant of PTSD symptoms. Those who experience PTSD symptoms because of racial trauma in absence of an identifiable Criterion A event do not qualify for a DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis. Higher PTSD prevalence and severity among African American and Latinx adults has been linked to greater frequency of perceived experiences of racism and discrimination Self-reported experiences of racism have no correlation with negative mental health outcomes.

A patient comments at the end of their group therapy session on how helpful it was for them to hear about David's experience with grief as they don't feel as if the world will end as they did prior to the group meeting. This is consistent with which of Yalom's therapeutic factors? Development of socialising techniques Imitative Behaviour Instillation of hope Imparting of information

"Everything always goes wrong for me" is an example of which type of cognitive distortion? All or nothing Personalization Overgeneralization Emotional reasoning

Schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of Erickson's psychosocial stages? Autonomy vs. self-doubt Industry vs. inferiority Identity vs. role confusion Intimacy vs. isolation

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Why would it be recommended that you avoid using too many leading questions when asking a patient if he is following the diet the physician gave him? a. He may simply agree because he knows what you want to hear. b. He may give a long, detailed answer. c. He may not understand this type of questioning. d. He may become annoyed with the questions.

Match each factor with a question that would help solicit information about that factor. Patient's level of understanding Urgency of communication Emotional state Physical factors Does the patient appear to be confused? Does the patient's behavior demonstrate anxiety? Is the patient in pain? What are the consequences if the communication does not take place now?

The overall goal of therapeutic communication is to a. improve the patient's health. b. explain to the patient what he needs to know. c. meet the needs of the patient. d. determine the nature of the patient's problem.

A patient-directed care philosophy is based on staff being empowered to do whatever they feel is right when taking care of their patients. True False

According to job characteristics theory, when an editor tells a writer about positive reader comments on an article, this high level of identity positively affects the writer's job satisfaction. True False

Health and safety issues can arise when a child is stressed or frustrated. True False - Previous

Which answer describes long -standing and maladaptive patterns of perceiving and responding to other people and to stressfu circumstances? Thinking vs Feeling Type A personality ADHD Personality disorders

According to Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck, a __ relationship with nature would suggest that humans cannot change nature, that forces such as fate and genetics determine the conditions of life. mastery harmonized subjugated lineal

What types of studies would be most convincing regarding the effectiveness of meditation in the treatment for some type of physical or mental disorder? $\square $

True or False? A manic episode is always followed by a depressive episode in bipolar disorders. True False