NURS 753 Final Exam Study Pack | Therapeutic Modalities Practice Questions + Rationales | PMHNP Liberty University

NURS 753 Final Exam Study Pack | Therapeutic
Modalities Practice Questions + Rationales |
PMHNP Liberty University


This expertly designed NURS 753 Therapeutic Modalities Study Pack is tailored
for PMHNP students at Liberty University preparing for their final exam. It
includes 100 real-practice multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and
rationales, covering all essential therapeutic frameworks.

🔹 What’s Inside:

 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
 Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
 Motivational Interviewing (MI)
 Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
 Solution-Focused Therapy
 Psychodynamic Therapy
 Group & Family Therapy
 Trauma-Informed Care
 Culturally Competent Counseling
 Clinical Scenarios + Application-based Questions

🎯 Perfect for:

 Liberty University NURS 753 Final Exam
 PMHNP students nationwide
 NCLEX-PMHNP & ANCC Board Prep
 Quick Review or Deep Study Sessions

Includes clear rationales to boost your clinical reasoning and ensure you
understand both right and wrong answers.

,Therapeutic Modalities Practice – Questions


Q1. CBT
Question: In cognitive behavioral therapy, what is the primary goal of cognitive
restructuring?
A. To confront the therapist
B. To change automatic thoughts
C. To suppress emotions
D. To eliminate stressors
Answer: B
Rationale: Cognitive restructuring focuses on identifying and modifying distorted
automatic thoughts that contribute to maladaptive behavior and emotions.



Q2. DBT
Question: Which of the following is a core skill taught in Dialectical Behavior
Therapy (DBT)?
A. Dream analysis
B. Emotion regulation
C. Flooding
D. Hypnosis
Answer: B
Rationale: DBT includes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal
effectiveness, and mindfulness.



Q3. MI
Question: What is the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
A. Directing and confronting
B. Advising and educating
C. Collaboration and evocation
D. Analysis and interpretation

,Answer: C
Rationale: MI is based on partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation.



Q4. Solution-Focused Therapy
Question: What is the therapist's primary focus in Solution-Focused Therapy?
A. Early childhood trauma
B. Pathology and symptoms
C. Client strengths and future solutions
D. Diagnosis-based treatment
Answer: C
Rationale: This modality emphasizes what’s working and building on client
strengths.



Q5. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Question: Which condition is IPT most evidence-based for?
A. Schizophrenia
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Major depressive disorder
D. OCD
Answer: C
Rationale: IPT is highly effective for depression, especially when linked to
interpersonal issues or role transitions.



Q6. Psychodynamic Therapy
Question: What is a key concept in psychodynamic therapy?
A. Operant conditioning
B. Repressed unconscious conflicts
C. Behavioral extinction
D. Future goal setting
Answer: B
Rationale: It explores how unconscious conflicts from early life affect current
behavior.

, Q7. CBT
Question: A client says, “I always mess things up.” What is this an example of?
A. Thought insertion
B. Delusion
C. Cognitive distortion
D. Abstract thinking
Answer: C
Rationale: “Always” reflects all-or-nothing thinking, a common cognitive
distortion in CBT.



Q8. DBT
Question: Which population benefits most from DBT?
A. Clients with delusions
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Panic disorder
D. ADHD
Answer: B
Rationale: DBT was specifically developed for individuals with BPD.



Q9. MI
Question: A client says, “I know smoking is bad, but it helps me relax.” What
should the therapist do next?
A. Advise nicotine replacement
B. Confront the ambivalence
C. Explore pros and cons of change
D. Suggest a new coping strategy
Answer: C
Rationale: MI focuses on exploring ambivalence and building intrinsic
motivation.



Q10. Group Therapy
Question: What is a benefit of group therapy in treating PTSD?
A. Avoidance of emotion
B. Social learning and peer support
C. Detachment from trauma