NRNP 6645 MIDTERM 2026 LATEST UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS SUCCESS GUIDE.
What does the biological basis of psychotherapy refer to?-
correct Answers -How brain systems and physiology
influence mental health and how treatment can affect
functioning.
What is neuroplasticity and why does it matter in therapy?-
correct Answers -The brain's ability to change; therapy
can create lasting changes through learning/new patterns.
What are the primary targets of medication vs
psychotherapy?-correct Answers -Meds target biological
symptoms; therapy targets
thoughts/emotions/behaviors/relationships.
What is integrated treatment?-correct Answers -
Combining psychotherapy with medication/medical care
when appropriate.
Why is it important to collaborate with medical providers?-
correct Answers -Coordinated care, safety, consistent
goals (especially severe symptoms).
How can culture affect help-seeking?-correct Answers -
Shapes stigma, trust, beliefs about mental illness, and
preferred healing practices.
, What is cultural humility?-correct Answers -Ongoing self-
reflection and openness; learning from clients and
recognizing limits.
How might religion/spirituality be relevant in therapy?-
correct Answers -Protective factor or source of conflict;
affects meaning and coping.
How can socioeconomic status affect treatment?-correct
Answers -Access barriers, chronic stressors, power
dynamics.
What is a common exam expectation for culture items?-
correct Answers -Apply factors to case vignettes rather
than only defining them.
What are the core ethical principles often tested?-correct
Answers -Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence,
justice, fidelity.
What is informed consent?-correct Answers -
Understanding nature/risks/benefits/alternatives/limits
before agreeing.
What is confidentiality in therapy?-correct Answers -
Protecting client information with legal/ethical limits.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS SUCCESS GUIDE.
What does the biological basis of psychotherapy refer to?-
correct Answers -How brain systems and physiology
influence mental health and how treatment can affect
functioning.
What is neuroplasticity and why does it matter in therapy?-
correct Answers -The brain's ability to change; therapy
can create lasting changes through learning/new patterns.
What are the primary targets of medication vs
psychotherapy?-correct Answers -Meds target biological
symptoms; therapy targets
thoughts/emotions/behaviors/relationships.
What is integrated treatment?-correct Answers -
Combining psychotherapy with medication/medical care
when appropriate.
Why is it important to collaborate with medical providers?-
correct Answers -Coordinated care, safety, consistent
goals (especially severe symptoms).
How can culture affect help-seeking?-correct Answers -
Shapes stigma, trust, beliefs about mental illness, and
preferred healing practices.
, What is cultural humility?-correct Answers -Ongoing self-
reflection and openness; learning from clients and
recognizing limits.
How might religion/spirituality be relevant in therapy?-
correct Answers -Protective factor or source of conflict;
affects meaning and coping.
How can socioeconomic status affect treatment?-correct
Answers -Access barriers, chronic stressors, power
dynamics.
What is a common exam expectation for culture items?-
correct Answers -Apply factors to case vignettes rather
than only defining them.
What are the core ethical principles often tested?-correct
Answers -Autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence,
justice, fidelity.
What is informed consent?-correct Answers -
Understanding nature/risks/benefits/alternatives/limits
before agreeing.
What is confidentiality in therapy?-correct Answers -
Protecting client information with legal/ethical limits.
