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1. Question: What is the main focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
2. Question: Who is known as the “grandfather of cognitive behavior therapy”?
3. Question: Which theorist pioneered cognitive therapy through depression research and developed the Beck Depression Inventory?
4. Question: Which nursing theory provides a framework to view CBT as a supportive intervention fostering self-care behaviors?
5. Question: Which nursing theory shares underpinnings with CBT based on individuals adapting to stimuli?
6. Question: Which disorders are commonly treated using CBT?
7. Question: According to CBT principles, what determines how an individual feels and behaves?
8. Question: What is a fundamental component of CBT that stresses collaboration and active participation?
9. Question: What are the primary roles of the psychotherapist in CBT?
10. Question: What psychotherapy approach helps individuals prepare for change using a collaborative, goal-oriented communication style?
11. Question: Who developed Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
12. Question: What are two main indications for using Motivational Interviewing?
13. Question: What are the guiding principles of MI?
14. Question: What does the acronym RULE stand for in motivational interviewing?
15. Question: What does the OARS acronym represent in motivational interviewing communication skills?
16. Question: What are the four phases of the change process in MI?
17. Question: What therapy focuses on accepting life’s challenges while committing to one’s values and goals?
18. Question: What are the core processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
19. Question: What psychotherapy approach is described as “future-oriented” and helps clients construct solutions rather than focus on problems?
20. Question: Who influenced the development of Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?
21. Question: What are the key concepts of SFT in the role of the psychotherapist?
22. Question: What are the main indications for Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)?
23. Question: What are the four steps used in SFT to alleviate anxiety?
24. Question: What is the main premise of behavioral theory according to Skinner and Pavlov?
25. Question: Who is associated with classical conditioning?
26. Question: Who is associated with operant conditioning?
27. Question: What is the focus of cognitive theory as described by Albert Bandura?
28. Question: What are cognitive distortions?
29. Question: Name three common examples of cognitive distortions.
30. Question: What is the purpose of Socratic Dialogue in CBT?
31. Question: What types of questions are included in Socratic questioning?
32. Question: What is the purpose of decatastrophizing in CBT?
33. Question: Valerie is a 34-year-old who feels unable to express her needs in a relationship. Which therapy technique should be used?
34. Question: Dustin is a 24-year-old with anxiety who struggles with social interactions. Which therapy technique should be used?
35. Question: Corinne is a 46-year-old whose therapist assigns a CBT self-help book. Which therapy technique is being used?
36. Question: Tina is a 52-year-old with depression and obesity who receives rewards for treatment adherence. Which therapy technique is being used?
37. Question: Amina is a 40-year-old who discloses childhood incest and begins Solution-Focused Therapy. Which provider statements are congruent with SFT?
38. Question: Group therapy first appeared in which decade?
39. Question: Who introduced psychodrama for veterans as part of group therapy?
40. Question: What are the three stages of psychodrama?
41. Question: What are the primary benefits of group therapy?
42. Question: Mindfulness- and cognitive-based group therapy has shown efficacy for which disorders?
43. Question: Group therapy has also shown efficacy in helping clients with what physical diagnoses?
44. Question: Who identified eleven principles that underpin group therapy?
45. Question: What is catharsis in the context of group therapy?
46. Question: What is altruism in group therapy?
47. Question: Nikki pouts during sessions and later connects this to sibling jealousy. Which group principle does this illustrate?
48. Question: Kesha says the most important aspect of therapy is having supportive people who won’t walk out. Which group principle is this?
49. Question: Tuan practices communication skills observed in group therapy. Which principle does this represent?
50. Question: Van realizes that others in the group share his feelings of shame. Which principle is this?
51. Question: Stasia, grieving her child’s death, learns about the normal bereavement cycle. Which principle is this?
52. Question: Madison feels relief after sharing about her shoplifting. Which group principle is this?
53. Question: Sindhu discusses fears after a medical diagnosis. Which group principle is this?
54. Question: Inmates in a group share what they value about others. Which group principle is this?
55. Question: Jamilla gains hope after hearing another member’s recovery story. Which group principle is this?
56. Question: Aroon monopolizes group conversation and receives feedback about his communication. Which principle is this?
57. Question: Raub supports a new member by sharing his experience. Which group principle is this?
58. Question: What is the leader responsible for when starting a therapy group?
59. Question: What are the four main types of group therapy?
60. Question: What is the main purpose of psychoeducational groups?
61. Question: What is the focus of support groups?
62. Question: What is the defining characteristic of self-help groups?
63. Question: What are some examples of self-help groups?
64. Question: What challenges are unique to acute inpatient therapy groups?
65. Question: Who identified the five phases of group development?
66. Question: Selena feels apprehension and asks herself: “What does the group offer me?” “What is expected of me?” “Will I fit in?” What phase of group development is she in?
67. Question: Garrick expresses frustration that Simone fidgets in her seat and appears disinterested while he’s talking. He shouts, “Can’t you sit still for just a minute? What’s wrong with you?” What phase of group development is this?
68. Question: Kara is excited about the topic the group is discussing but respectfully waits for David to finish speaking before expressing her enthusiasm. What phase of group development is this?
69. Question: Chimene emulates the therapist’s communication techniques when responding to another member of the group. What phase of group development is this?
70. Question: Leonard expresses how much he appreciates the other members of the group and how much he will miss meeting with them. What phase of group development is this?
71. Question: Which clients are contraindicated for group therapy participation?
72. Question: What is the primary indication for couples and family therapies?
73. Question: What type of therapy seeks to improve the functioning of a family as a unit?
74. Question: What are the underlying assumptions of family therapy?
75. Question: What are the four main approaches to family therapy?