NRNP6645 PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH MULTIPLE
MODALITIES CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 STUDY
GUIDE EXAM SCRIPT
◉ Unconscious incompetency. Answer: A stage where a person is
unaware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
◉ Conscious incompetency. Answer: A stage where a person is
aware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
◉ Conscious competency. Answer: A stage where a person is aware
of their skill and can perform it.
◉ Unconscious competency. Answer: A stage where a person can
perform a skill without thinking about it.
◉ Freud's problematic traits. Answer: Traits associated with failure
to learn independence and control, such as excessive dependency.
◉ Standards of care. Answer: Legally binding guidelines that dictate
the minimum acceptable level of care.
,◉ Practice guidelines. Answer: Recommendations that are not
legally binding and provide best practices.
◉ CBT cognitive processes. Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
processes that involve primary and secondary thinking.
◉ Imitative behavior. Answer: Behavior that allows individuals to
experiment with new behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
◉ Psychoanalytic psychotherapy candidates. Answer: Patients with
primarily primitive defenses are not ideal candidates for this type of
therapy.
◉ Family therapy initial contact. Answer: Important for the therapist
to identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation.
◉ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Answer: A system of
psychotherapy based on the idea that how one structures
experiences affects feelings and behaviors.
◉ Therapeutic factors in groups. Answer: Universality is the factor
where group members realize shared feelings of incompetency.
, ◉ Dynamic supportive therapy. Answer: A strategy that assists
patients with reality testing, problem-solving, and interpersonal
awareness.
◉ Advocacy in therapy. Answer: The advanced practice psychiatric
nurse advocates for the patient to promote independence and
growth.
◉ Psychoanalytic therapy focus. Answer: The focus on dreams and
wishes distinguishes it from other therapies.
◉ Psychic determinism. Answer: The concept that every thought and
behavior has a cause.
◉ Supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy. Answer: Focuses on
feelings, defenses, life stresses, and problem-solving.
◉ Direct advice in therapy. Answer: Direct advice can elucidate
interpersonal pathology in group therapy.
◉ Solution focused therapy. Answer: Focuses on defining the
problem and potential solutions for the family.
MODALITIES CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 STUDY
GUIDE EXAM SCRIPT
◉ Unconscious incompetency. Answer: A stage where a person is
unaware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
◉ Conscious incompetency. Answer: A stage where a person is
aware of their lack of skill or knowledge.
◉ Conscious competency. Answer: A stage where a person is aware
of their skill and can perform it.
◉ Unconscious competency. Answer: A stage where a person can
perform a skill without thinking about it.
◉ Freud's problematic traits. Answer: Traits associated with failure
to learn independence and control, such as excessive dependency.
◉ Standards of care. Answer: Legally binding guidelines that dictate
the minimum acceptable level of care.
,◉ Practice guidelines. Answer: Recommendations that are not
legally binding and provide best practices.
◉ CBT cognitive processes. Answer: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
processes that involve primary and secondary thinking.
◉ Imitative behavior. Answer: Behavior that allows individuals to
experiment with new behaviors, particularly in group therapy.
◉ Psychoanalytic psychotherapy candidates. Answer: Patients with
primarily primitive defenses are not ideal candidates for this type of
therapy.
◉ Family therapy initial contact. Answer: Important for the therapist
to identify the presenting problem and arrange a consultation.
◉ Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Answer: A system of
psychotherapy based on the idea that how one structures
experiences affects feelings and behaviors.
◉ Therapeutic factors in groups. Answer: Universality is the factor
where group members realize shared feelings of incompetency.
, ◉ Dynamic supportive therapy. Answer: A strategy that assists
patients with reality testing, problem-solving, and interpersonal
awareness.
◉ Advocacy in therapy. Answer: The advanced practice psychiatric
nurse advocates for the patient to promote independence and
growth.
◉ Psychoanalytic therapy focus. Answer: The focus on dreams and
wishes distinguishes it from other therapies.
◉ Psychic determinism. Answer: The concept that every thought and
behavior has a cause.
◉ Supportive psychodynamic psychotherapy. Answer: Focuses on
feelings, defenses, life stresses, and problem-solving.
◉ Direct advice in therapy. Answer: Direct advice can elucidate
interpersonal pathology in group therapy.
◉ Solution focused therapy. Answer: Focuses on defining the
problem and potential solutions for the family.
