NRNP 6645 – Advanced Psychotherapy Midterm Exam: (Walden University) Complete 100-Question Study Resource With correct answers (Latest 2025)

NRNP 6645 – Advanced Psychotherapy Midterm Exam:
(Walden University) Complete 100-Question Study
Resource With correct answers (Latest 2025)

Comprehensive 100-Question Exam with Answers


Prepared for: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nursing Students
Use this resource for self-testing, revision, and preparation for course assessments. Exam Instructions
This comprehensive exam for NRNP 6645 – Psychotherapy with Individuals includes 100 questions with
correct answers. The exam covers CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, case-based
clinical reasoning, and evidence-based treatment selection.
1. Which of the following is a core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
• A. Free association
• B. Unconditional positive regard
• C. Identifying cognitive distortions
• D. Dream interpretation
Correct Answer: C. Identifying cognitive distortions
2. In psychodynamic therapy, the term 'countertransference' refers to:
• A. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist
• B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
• C. Process of reframing thoughts
• D. Use of exposure hierarchy
Correct Answer: B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client

,1. Which of the following is a core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

• A. Free association

• B. Unconditional positive regard

• C. Identifying cognitive distortions

• D. Dream interpretation

Correct Answer: C. Identifying cognitive distortions

2. In psychodynamic therapy, the term 'countertransference' refers to:

• A. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist

• B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client

• C. Process of reframing thoughts

• D. Use of exposure hierarchy

Correct Answer: B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client

3. Case Study: A patient reports repetitive handwashing rituals for 2 hours daily. Which treatment is
most evidence-based?

• A. Supportive counseling only

• B. Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

• C. Psychoanalysis

• D. Interpersonal therapy

Correct Answer: B. Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

4. Motivational interviewing is best used when:

• A. Client is in action stage of change

• B. Client is precontemplative and ambivalent

• C. Client is psychotic

• D. Client is fully resistant

Correct Answer: B. Client is precontemplative and ambivalent

5. Which of the following is a core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

• A. Free association

, • B. Unconditional positive regard

• C. Identifying cognitive distortions

• D. Dream interpretation

Correct Answer: C. Identifying cognitive distortions

6. In psychodynamic therapy, the term 'countertransference' refers to:

• A. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist

• B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client

• C. Process of reframing thoughts

• D. Use of exposure hierarchy

Correct Answer: B. Therapist's emotional reaction to client

7. Case Study: A patient reports repetitive handwashing rituals for 2 hours daily. Which treatment is
most evidence-based?

• A. Supportive counseling only

• B. Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

• C. Psychoanalysis

• D. Interpersonal therapy

Correct Answer: B. Exposure and response prevention (ERP)

8. Motivational interviewing is best used when:

• A. Client is in action stage of change

• B. Client is precontemplative and ambivalent

• C. Client is psychotic

• D. Client is fully resistant

Correct Answer: B. Client is precontemplative and ambivalent

9. Which of the following is a core principle of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

• A. Free association

• B. Unconditional positive regard

• C. Identifying cognitive distortions

• D. Dream interpretation

Correct Answer: C. Identifying cognitive distortions