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Which goal applies to a brief therapy group?
 
  a. Determine the underlying cause of the chief problem.
  b. Identify maladaptive behaviors that hinder recovery.
  c. Substitute ineffective strategies with effective ones.
  d. Facilitate members' abilities to effectively manage self-care.

Question 2

A nurse focuses on increasing gang members' problem-solving and coping skills. This is an example of:
 
  a. crime reduction.
  b. community service.
  c. competency building.
  d. environmental manipulation.



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Answer to Question 1

C
The goal of brief therapy groups is to identify the ineffective problem-solving approaches and replace them with more adaptive ones. These groups are favored by managed care as a cost-effective method of treatment. The focus is always on the actions that members can take now to improve their situations.

Answer to Question 2

C
Competency is improved when an individual is capable of critical thinking and possesses effective coping skills.



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