Psychology — Free CCMA Practice Test

Psychology — Free CCMA Practice Test

This practice set belongs to the CCMA syllabus domain Psychology, focused on developmental stages, common mental health conditions, stressors and coping, disability psychology, defense mechanisms, and end-of-life/grief concepts used in ambulatory care. It’s ideal for CCMA students, medical assisting trainees, and career-changers who want targeted review before the NHA exam. Use this Free CCMA Practice Test as a Free Mock Test to speed up free exam preparation while practicing therapeutic communication, cultural competence, trauma-informed approaches, and safe responses to suicide risk or abuse concerns. Questions mirror real clinic scenarios—supporting patient education, documenting observations, and escalating safety issues appropriately. Read each item carefully, select the single best answer, and submit to instantly see your score with correct answers highlighted for rapid self-review.

1) According to Erikson, the primary psychosocial task of infancy is:

2) A key developmental task for toddlers is:

3) For school-age children, Erikson’s stage emphasizes building:

4) The hallmark psychosocial task of adolescence is developing:

5) For older adults, Erikson described the central task as:

6) Piaget: the awareness that objects continue to exist when out of sight (object permanence) develops primarily during the:

7) A patient who forgot their appointment angrily accuses the MA of being “disorganized.” This best illustrates the defense mechanism:

8) After being criticized by a provider, a patient yells at the receptionist. This best illustrates:

9) Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities (e.g., kickboxing class to manage anger) is:

10) “I missed my appointment because traffic is always terrible” is most consistent with which defense mechanism?

11) Which is one of Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief?

12) A therapeutic communication approach for a grieving patient is to:

13) A patient says, “I have a plan to hurt myself tonight.” The MA’s BEST immediate action is to:

14) A hallmark symptom strongly associated with major depressive disorder is:

15) Which physical sign commonly accompanies acute anxiety or panic?

16) Which finding is most suggestive of a manic episode in bipolar disorder?

17) A positive symptom of schizophrenia is best illustrated by:

18) Using person-first language when supporting disability means saying, for example:

19) When communicating with a patient on the autism spectrum, a helpful approach is to:

20) Which is a simple, evidence-based stress-reduction technique MAs can teach during visits?

21) Cultural competence is demonstrated when the MA:

22) A core principle of trauma-informed care is to prioritize:

23) Which statement reflects motivational interviewing (MI) techniques?

24) If an MA suspects elder abuse based on observed injuries and statements, the most appropriate action is to:

25) Which term describes a type of stress that can motivate and improve performance in the short term?

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    G S Sachin is a Registered Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and the founder of PharmacyFreak.com. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research and creates clear, accurate educational content on pharmacology, drug mechanisms of action, pharmacist learning, and GPAT exam preparation.

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