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CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
PRACTITIONER (CPRP) Exam Prep 2025
Updated Actual Exam With Correct answers
Mental health affects about 20% of the population. - Correct-Answer-
True
Methods of getting through the stages - Correct-Answer-The
professional helps the individual accomplish the tasks of the stage he or
she is currently in and encourages movement to the next stage
Motivational interviewing - Correct-Answer-an empathetic
communication method. Nurturing the individuals intrinsic motivation
to change by assessing the person to see discrepancies between her
behavior and personal goals
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4 principles of motivational interviewing - Correct-Answer-1. express
empathy
2. develop discrepancy
3. roll with resistance
4. support self efficacy
Employment specialist role - Correct-Answer-Provide supports away
from the job site, employment specialist do not disclose the disability
status of the worker unless directed by the person him or herself to do
so, assist the supported employee with interpersonal relationships on
the job, health, wellness goals, career planning, disclosure decision
making, money managment, transportation, planning for the effect of
earned income on social security and other information
Reducing fear of benefit of loss - Correct-Answer-Ticket to work and
working center improvement - method of reducing anxiety and not
having your benefits
-This allowed individuals to work without fear of loosing their benefits.
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Supported employment evidence based practice - Correct-Answer-
supported employment shown to produce better employment
outcomes than other vocational services
Carl Perkins - Correct-Answer-Intended to eliminate discrimination in
educational settings against people with disabilities and mandate the
development of services to them succeed in school
-Section 504 mandated that people with disabilities have equal access
to institutions such as colleges universities that receive federal funding
-The Carl Perkins vocational education act of 1984 provided funding for
the establishment of offices on college campuses that provide special
services for students with disabilities.
for example - they would find reasonable accommodation for students
with disabilities for tests
-The individuals with disabilities act mandated that children with
disabilities receive free, appropriate public education designed to meet
their needs and prepare them for employment and independent living
-American with disabilities act made it illegal to deny admission to
college programs and services to students with disabilities if they are
otherwise qualified.
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Individual placement and support - Correct-Answer-emphasis
competitive employment based on the preferences of the individual
and the importance of ongoing support. This further emphasis rapid job
search and the integration of vocational and clinical services
Ungers three models of supported education - Correct-Answer-1. The
self contained classroom model
-classes of students all of whom have a psychiatric disability, take a
prescribed curriculum
2. the onsite support model
-Assists students on a college campus and helps them to access
resources that already exist within the college community
3. the mobile support model
-Provides individualized supported education services
CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION
PRACTITIONER (CPRP) Exam Prep 2025
Updated Actual Exam With Correct answers
Mental health affects about 20% of the population. - Correct-Answer-
True
Methods of getting through the stages - Correct-Answer-The
professional helps the individual accomplish the tasks of the stage he or
she is currently in and encourages movement to the next stage
Motivational interviewing - Correct-Answer-an empathetic
communication method. Nurturing the individuals intrinsic motivation
to change by assessing the person to see discrepancies between her
behavior and personal goals
,2|Page
4 principles of motivational interviewing - Correct-Answer-1. express
empathy
2. develop discrepancy
3. roll with resistance
4. support self efficacy
Employment specialist role - Correct-Answer-Provide supports away
from the job site, employment specialist do not disclose the disability
status of the worker unless directed by the person him or herself to do
so, assist the supported employee with interpersonal relationships on
the job, health, wellness goals, career planning, disclosure decision
making, money managment, transportation, planning for the effect of
earned income on social security and other information
Reducing fear of benefit of loss - Correct-Answer-Ticket to work and
working center improvement - method of reducing anxiety and not
having your benefits
-This allowed individuals to work without fear of loosing their benefits.
,3|Page
Supported employment evidence based practice - Correct-Answer-
supported employment shown to produce better employment
outcomes than other vocational services
Carl Perkins - Correct-Answer-Intended to eliminate discrimination in
educational settings against people with disabilities and mandate the
development of services to them succeed in school
-Section 504 mandated that people with disabilities have equal access
to institutions such as colleges universities that receive federal funding
-The Carl Perkins vocational education act of 1984 provided funding for
the establishment of offices on college campuses that provide special
services for students with disabilities.
for example - they would find reasonable accommodation for students
with disabilities for tests
-The individuals with disabilities act mandated that children with
disabilities receive free, appropriate public education designed to meet
their needs and prepare them for employment and independent living
-American with disabilities act made it illegal to deny admission to
college programs and services to students with disabilities if they are
otherwise qualified.
, 4|Page
Individual placement and support - Correct-Answer-emphasis
competitive employment based on the preferences of the individual
and the importance of ongoing support. This further emphasis rapid job
search and the integration of vocational and clinical services
Ungers three models of supported education - Correct-Answer-1. The
self contained classroom model
-classes of students all of whom have a psychiatric disability, take a
prescribed curriculum
2. the onsite support model
-Assists students on a college campus and helps them to access
resources that already exist within the college community
3. the mobile support model
-Provides individualized supported education services
