The nurse states "The patient is a lesbian and is experiencing severe anxiety and depression as she
anticipates a problem with acceptance by her family when she reveals her sexual orientation.".
The
nurse has formulated the client's problem from the vantage point of a therapist who uses
a. cognitive therapy.
b. behavioral therapy.
c. interpersonal psychotherapy.
d. psychodynamic psychotherapy.
ANS: C
By using the interpersonal model, the therapist sees the anxiety and depression as resulting from
unmet interpersonal security needs. Option A: A cognitive theory formulation would focus on faulty
cognitions of the client. Option B: A behavioral formulation would focus on changing specific
behaviors of the client. Option D: A psychodynamic formulation would focus on uncovering
unconscious material that relates to the client problem.
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