2024 PMHNP BOARD NON-
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
EXAM WITH ANSWERS
What is the 10 therapeutic factors that differentiate group therapy from
individual therapy - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. instillation of hope
2. universality
3. altruism
4. increased development of socialization skills
5. imitative behaviors
6. interpersoanl learning
7. group cohesiveness
8. catharsis
9. existential factors
10 corrective refocusing
instilation of hope - CORRECT-ANSWERSparticipants develop hope for
creating a different life. members are at different levels of grouth; thus, they
gain hope from others that change is possible.
universality - CORRECT-ANSWERSmembers discover that others have similar
problems, thoughts, or feelings and that they are not alone
altruism - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis results from sharing oneself with another
and helping another
Increased development of socialization skills - CORRECT-ANSWERSNew social
sills are learned and maladaptive social behaviors are corrected. the group
can provide a natural laboratory
Imitative behaviors - CORRECT-ANSWERSparticipants are able to increase
their skills by imitating the behaviors of others
interpersonal learning - CORRECT-ANSWERSinteracting with others increases
adaptive interpersoanl relationships
group cohesiveness - CORRECT-ANSWERSParticipants develop an attraction
to the group and other members as well as a sense of belonging
, catharsis - CORRECT-ANSWERSparticipants experience catharsis as they
openly express their feelings which were previously suppressed
existential factors - CORRECT-ANSWERSgroups enable participants to deal
with the meaning of theri own existence
corrective refocusing - CORRECT-ANSWERSparticipants reexperi family
confilcts in the frp which allows them to recognize and change behaviors that
may be problematic
Group Phases include - CORRECT-ANSWERSpre-group phase
forming phase
storming phase
norming phase
performing phase
adjourning
pre-group phase - CORRECT-ANSWERSleader considers the direction and
framework of the group
- purpose
- goals
- membership critieria
- pre-group interview
- informed consent
forming phase - CORRECT-ANSWERSmembers are concerned about self-
disclosure and being rejected. goals and expectations are identified and
boundaries are established the development of trust and rapport is very
important
storming phase - CORRECT-ANSWERSmembers are resistant and may begin
to use testing behaviors issues related to inclusion, control and affection
begin to surface. leaders tasks are to allow expression of both positive and
negative feelings assist the group in understanding the underlying conflict
and examine nonproductive behaviors.
Most common issues for individual therapy - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. losses
2. interpersonal conflicts
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