NRNP 6645 MIDTERM EXAM 2026/2027 | 2 Latest
Versions – 200+ Q&A | Psychotherapy Multiple
Modalities | Walden University | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
VERSION 1
1. “They probably think I am stupid” is an example of which type of cognitive
distortion?
A) Catastrophizing
B) Mind reading
C) Personalization
D) Emotional reasoning
Answer: B
Rationale: Mind reading occurs when a person assumes they know what others are
thinking without sufficient evidence .
2. In group therapy, when members gain by both receiving and giving help, which
of Yalom's therapeutic factors is being realized?
A) Universality
B) Altruism
C) Catharsis
D) Imitative behavior
Answer: B
Rationale: Altruism involves the benefit of both receiving and giving help within the group
setting .
3. In classical psychodynamic therapy, the therapist's role is best described as:
A) Participant-observer
B) Directive and prescriptive
,C) A blank screen
D) Primarily supportive
Answer: C
Rationale: The classical psychodynamic therapist maintains a position of anonymity to
allow transference to unfold .
4. Schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of
Erikson's psychosocial stages?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to resolve autonomy vs. shame/doubt can lead to schizoid personality
outcomes .
5. A group member becomes angry with the group leader, accusing the leader of
being too controlling and showing favoritism. This behavior is consistent with
which of Yalom's therapeutic factors?
A) Universality
B) Catharsis
C) Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group
D) Imitative behavior
Answer: C
Rationale: This reflects the reenactment of familial patterns within the group, specifically
conflict with authority figures .
6. Which of the following is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
,A) Focus on unconscious conflicts
B) Problem-oriented focus on the present
C) Emphasis on childhood experiences as primary cause
D) Dream analysis
Answer: B
Rationale: CBT is problem-oriented with an emphasis on 'here and now' problems and
difficulties .
7. The concept that reminds us that families are open systems, and our
interpretations are shaped by assumptions we absorb from the culture is known
as:
A) Constructivism
B) Systems Theory
C) Attachment Theory
D) Social Constructionism
Answer: D
Rationale: Social constructionism recognizes that families are open systems shaped by
cultural assumptions .
8. Internal resources include which of the following?
A) The person's ability to self-soothe, demonstrate impulse control, and regulate moods
B) Financial resources
C) Social support networks
D) Family connections
Answer: A
Rationale: Internal resources are self-care practices that create change in how one
responds to the environment .
9. According to Freud's Psychosexual stages, development of sexual identity
occurs during what age range?
, A) 18 months to 3 years
B) 3 years to 6 years
C) 6 years to 12 years
D) 13 years to 20 years
Answer: B
Rationale: The phallic stage (3-6 years) is when sexual identity development occurs .
10. Hildegard Peplau developed the psychodynamic interpersonal model for
psychiatric nursing based on which theorist's framework?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Rogers
C) Harry Stack Sullivan
D) Erik Erikson
Answer: C
Rationale: Peplau's model was influenced by Harry Stack Sullivan's interpersonal theory .
11. According to Erikson's Psychosocial stages, failure to successfully resolve trust
vs mistrust conflict is associated with which pathological outcomes?
A) Psychosis, addictions, depression
B) Paranoia, obsessions, compulsions
C) Phobias, psychosomatic disorders
D) Inertia, creative inhibition
Answer: A
Rationale: Failure in trust vs mistrust is associated with psychosis, addictions, and
depression .
12. Which of the following is true about the therapeutic benefit of groups in the
development of socializing techniques?
Versions – 200+ Q&A | Psychotherapy Multiple
Modalities | Walden University | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
VERSION 1
1. “They probably think I am stupid” is an example of which type of cognitive
distortion?
A) Catastrophizing
B) Mind reading
C) Personalization
D) Emotional reasoning
Answer: B
Rationale: Mind reading occurs when a person assumes they know what others are
thinking without sufficient evidence .
2. In group therapy, when members gain by both receiving and giving help, which
of Yalom's therapeutic factors is being realized?
A) Universality
B) Altruism
C) Catharsis
D) Imitative behavior
Answer: B
Rationale: Altruism involves the benefit of both receiving and giving help within the group
setting .
3. In classical psychodynamic therapy, the therapist's role is best described as:
A) Participant-observer
B) Directive and prescriptive
,C) A blank screen
D) Primarily supportive
Answer: C
Rationale: The classical psychodynamic therapist maintains a position of anonymity to
allow transference to unfold .
4. Schizoid personality is a pathological outcome associated with which of
Erikson's psychosocial stages?
A) Trust vs. Mistrust
B) Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt
C) Initiative vs. Guilt
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: B
Rationale: Failure to resolve autonomy vs. shame/doubt can lead to schizoid personality
outcomes .
5. A group member becomes angry with the group leader, accusing the leader of
being too controlling and showing favoritism. This behavior is consistent with
which of Yalom's therapeutic factors?
A) Universality
B) Catharsis
C) Corrective recapitulation of the primary family group
D) Imitative behavior
Answer: C
Rationale: This reflects the reenactment of familial patterns within the group, specifically
conflict with authority figures .
6. Which of the following is consistent with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
,A) Focus on unconscious conflicts
B) Problem-oriented focus on the present
C) Emphasis on childhood experiences as primary cause
D) Dream analysis
Answer: B
Rationale: CBT is problem-oriented with an emphasis on 'here and now' problems and
difficulties .
7. The concept that reminds us that families are open systems, and our
interpretations are shaped by assumptions we absorb from the culture is known
as:
A) Constructivism
B) Systems Theory
C) Attachment Theory
D) Social Constructionism
Answer: D
Rationale: Social constructionism recognizes that families are open systems shaped by
cultural assumptions .
8. Internal resources include which of the following?
A) The person's ability to self-soothe, demonstrate impulse control, and regulate moods
B) Financial resources
C) Social support networks
D) Family connections
Answer: A
Rationale: Internal resources are self-care practices that create change in how one
responds to the environment .
9. According to Freud's Psychosexual stages, development of sexual identity
occurs during what age range?
, A) 18 months to 3 years
B) 3 years to 6 years
C) 6 years to 12 years
D) 13 years to 20 years
Answer: B
Rationale: The phallic stage (3-6 years) is when sexual identity development occurs .
10. Hildegard Peplau developed the psychodynamic interpersonal model for
psychiatric nursing based on which theorist's framework?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) Carl Rogers
C) Harry Stack Sullivan
D) Erik Erikson
Answer: C
Rationale: Peplau's model was influenced by Harry Stack Sullivan's interpersonal theory .
11. According to Erikson's Psychosocial stages, failure to successfully resolve trust
vs mistrust conflict is associated with which pathological outcomes?
A) Psychosis, addictions, depression
B) Paranoia, obsessions, compulsions
C) Phobias, psychosomatic disorders
D) Inertia, creative inhibition
Answer: A
Rationale: Failure in trust vs mistrust is associated with psychosis, addictions, and
depression .
12. Which of the following is true about the therapeutic benefit of groups in the
development of socializing techniques?
