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CORALGRILL2014

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A community-based psychiatricmental health nurse has organized a therapeutic group for adults living with depression. The nurse identifies catharsis as a potential benefit of the group.
 
  What does catharsis as a therapeutic factor in group therapy refer to?
  A) Freedom of choice regarding extent of participation
  B) Expression of deep emotions
  C) Lessening of feelings of isolation
  D) Bonding and solidarity between group members

Question 2

A group of nursing students have been assigned the task of teaching a module on mental health assessment during their problem-based learning class. Which of the following actions reflects group development in the initial stage?
 
  A) Evaluating the group experience
  B) Developing models for cooperation
  C) Engaging in conflicts and resolving them efficiently
  D) Seeking similarities among the group members


joshraies

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Catharsis is the expression of feelings, especially those involving deep emotions. It is a particularly important therapeutic factor. Catharsis is effective in group therapy when insight and cognitive learning follow.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The initial stage of group development is characterized by a group that works on getting acquainted, depends on the leader for direction, searches for purpose of the group, restricts content, searches for similarity, and gives advice.


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