NRNP 6645 Advanced Psychotherapy FINAL EXAM
(Walden University) Complete 100-Question Study
Resource With correct answers Latest 2025 (Prepared
for: Advanced Practice Psychiatric)
Exam Instructions
This is the FINAL EXAM version for NRNP 6645 – Psychotherapy with Individuals.
It contains 100 questions covering CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing,
case-based clinical scenarios, and evidence-based treatment decision-making.
Select the best answer for each question, then compare with the provided correct answers
1. Core principle of CBT is:
A. Free association
B. Dream interpretation
C. Hypnosis
D. Identifying cognitive distortions
Correct Answer: D. Identifying cognitive distortions
2. Countertransference refers to:
A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
B. Classical conditioning
C. Process of reframing thoughts
D. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist
Correct Answer: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
3. Case: Patient has repetitive checking rituals. Best evidence-based therapy:
,1. Core principle of CBT is:
A. Free association
B. Dream interpretation
C. Hypnosis
D. Identifying cognitive distortions
Correct Answer: D. Identifying cognitive distortions
2. Countertransference refers to:
A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
B. Classical conditioning
C. Process of reframing thoughts
D. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist
Correct Answer: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
3. Case: Patient has repetitive checking rituals. Best evidence-based therapy:
A. Supportive counseling only
B. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Existential therapy
Correct Answer: B. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
,4. Motivational interviewing works best when:
A. Client is fully psychotic
B. Client is in denial but thinking about change
C. Client is in action stage
D. Client is resistant to all therapy
Correct Answer: B. Client is in denial but thinking about change
5. Which of the following is NOT a core principle of CBT?
A. Cognitive restructuring
B. Behavioral activation
C. Free association
D. Socratic questioning
Correct Answer: C. Free association
6. A major goal of psychodynamic therapy is:
A. Modifying unconscious conflicts
B. Behavior reinforcement
C. Teaching mindfulness skills
D. Increasing dopamine levels
Correct Answer: A. Modifying unconscious conflicts
, 7. Case: Client with panic attacks avoids malls and markets. Which first-line therapy is
recommended?
A. Exposure-based CBT
B. Psychoanalysis 3x weekly
C. Client-centered supportive counseling only
D. Hypnotherapy
Correct Answer: A. Exposure-based CBT
8. Which statement about transference is TRUE?
A. It only occurs in psychodynamic therapy
B. Client projects past feelings onto therapist
C. It is unrelated to therapeutic relationship
D. It must always be avoided
Correct Answer: B. Client projects past feelings onto therapist
9. Motivational interviewing uses which technique most often?
A. Direct confrontation
B. Reflective listening
C. Passive observation
D. Giving unsolicited advice
Correct Answer: B. Reflective listening
(Walden University) Complete 100-Question Study
Resource With correct answers Latest 2025 (Prepared
for: Advanced Practice Psychiatric)
Exam Instructions
This is the FINAL EXAM version for NRNP 6645 – Psychotherapy with Individuals.
It contains 100 questions covering CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing,
case-based clinical scenarios, and evidence-based treatment decision-making.
Select the best answer for each question, then compare with the provided correct answers
1. Core principle of CBT is:
A. Free association
B. Dream interpretation
C. Hypnosis
D. Identifying cognitive distortions
Correct Answer: D. Identifying cognitive distortions
2. Countertransference refers to:
A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
B. Classical conditioning
C. Process of reframing thoughts
D. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist
Correct Answer: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
3. Case: Patient has repetitive checking rituals. Best evidence-based therapy:
,1. Core principle of CBT is:
A. Free association
B. Dream interpretation
C. Hypnosis
D. Identifying cognitive distortions
Correct Answer: D. Identifying cognitive distortions
2. Countertransference refers to:
A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
B. Classical conditioning
C. Process of reframing thoughts
D. Client redirecting feelings toward therapist
Correct Answer: A. Therapist's emotional reaction to client
3. Case: Patient has repetitive checking rituals. Best evidence-based therapy:
A. Supportive counseling only
B. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
C. Psychoanalysis
D. Existential therapy
Correct Answer: B. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
,4. Motivational interviewing works best when:
A. Client is fully psychotic
B. Client is in denial but thinking about change
C. Client is in action stage
D. Client is resistant to all therapy
Correct Answer: B. Client is in denial but thinking about change
5. Which of the following is NOT a core principle of CBT?
A. Cognitive restructuring
B. Behavioral activation
C. Free association
D. Socratic questioning
Correct Answer: C. Free association
6. A major goal of psychodynamic therapy is:
A. Modifying unconscious conflicts
B. Behavior reinforcement
C. Teaching mindfulness skills
D. Increasing dopamine levels
Correct Answer: A. Modifying unconscious conflicts
, 7. Case: Client with panic attacks avoids malls and markets. Which first-line therapy is
recommended?
A. Exposure-based CBT
B. Psychoanalysis 3x weekly
C. Client-centered supportive counseling only
D. Hypnotherapy
Correct Answer: A. Exposure-based CBT
8. Which statement about transference is TRUE?
A. It only occurs in psychodynamic therapy
B. Client projects past feelings onto therapist
C. It is unrelated to therapeutic relationship
D. It must always be avoided
Correct Answer: B. Client projects past feelings onto therapist
9. Motivational interviewing uses which technique most often?
A. Direct confrontation
B. Reflective listening
C. Passive observation
D. Giving unsolicited advice
Correct Answer: B. Reflective listening
