Art Therapy Final Exam with Accurate
Solutions
art therapy is - correct Answer-A form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process.
Improves an individual's mental and emotional state.
An adjunctive treatment to assess and diagnose the presence of mental illness.
A group process that develops interpersonal and social skills.
Neurobiological Approach to Trauma using Art Therapy - correct Answer-Traumatic
events are stored in the brain (limbic system) as sensory and visual memory
The brain protects the individual after a traumatic event, by blocking verbal processing
and storing the material in symbols (Broca's area of the brain)
drawing and art making (neurobiological) - correct Answer-is calming, sensory qualities
of art-making can tap memory of the traumatic event, bridging the past with the present,
allowing safe expression (externalization) of traumatic material (reduces dissociation).
drawings and sexual abuse in children - correct Answer-Depression indicators-minimal
space usage, light pressure, few colors
Themes- isolation, neglect, abandonment
Drawings alone cannot diagnose abuse!
DAP assessment for sexual abuse - correct Answer-emphasis on genitalia, provocative
clothing or belts, buttons covering areas of the body. Vacant eyes, missing hands or
feet, suggest further inquiry
when looking at a child's drawing you should - correct Answer-Developmental stages
(Lowenfeld Chart)
Art materials used-quality and intensity
Dominant color/colors used
Content, forms or elements present or absent from picture
Emotional expression
Ask, "Can you tell me about it?" to support the child
art therapy interventions are - correct Answer-Art techniques chosen for a specific client
or population, in context with therapeutic goals.
List art materials and any directions you would give. Example: clay, watercolor, collage
Explain why you would chose one art material over another. What would be the goals
and possible outcomes an art therapist would expect.
, art therapy assessments are - correct Answer-Specific art-based tasks used in clinical
settings, with a specific set of directions with specific art materials.
consider client's use of art materials, verbalizations about the artwork.
examples of art assessments are - correct Answer-PPAT, DDS, FST, DAP, KFD.
art therapy assessments are based on - correct Answer-Based on research and used to
determine developmental levels, cognitive and psychological information.
Essential for research to further the field of art therapy.
PPAT - correct Answer-person picking an apple
DDS - correct Answer-diagnostic drawing series
DAP - correct Answer-draw a person
FST - correct Answer-facial stimulus test
FKD - correct Answer-kinetic family drawing
materials to evoke feelings - correct Answer-Clay, Finger paint, Imagery, Watercolor,
Collage
materials to contain feelings - correct Answer-Markers, Colored pencils, Collage, Pre-
drawn tasks: ex: mandala circle or coloring sheets
process of art therapy includes - correct Answer-How the art materials are used-
changes in the use of materials, Behaviors observed/changes, Notice changes in the
themes/content, Changes in therapeutic alliance -increased or decreased trust
populations who use art therapy - correct Answer-Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse,
Medical Illness/Cancer, Vets- PTSD, Trauma/Disasters/ 9-11/ Earthquakes,
Depression / Sexual trauma , Geriatric/ Alzheimer's/ Dementia, School Settings- Autism
Spectrum
Psychiatrist role in art therapy - correct Answer-overview of medication and treatment
(clinical team)
psychologist role in art therapy - correct Answer-testing the client and individual therapy
(clinical team)
nursing role in art therapy - correct Answer-daily needs (clinical team)
what do you need to become an art therapist - correct Answer-MA.- masters in art
therapy
ATR.- Art Therapist, Registered
Solutions
art therapy is - correct Answer-A form of psychotherapy that uses the creative process.
Improves an individual's mental and emotional state.
An adjunctive treatment to assess and diagnose the presence of mental illness.
A group process that develops interpersonal and social skills.
Neurobiological Approach to Trauma using Art Therapy - correct Answer-Traumatic
events are stored in the brain (limbic system) as sensory and visual memory
The brain protects the individual after a traumatic event, by blocking verbal processing
and storing the material in symbols (Broca's area of the brain)
drawing and art making (neurobiological) - correct Answer-is calming, sensory qualities
of art-making can tap memory of the traumatic event, bridging the past with the present,
allowing safe expression (externalization) of traumatic material (reduces dissociation).
drawings and sexual abuse in children - correct Answer-Depression indicators-minimal
space usage, light pressure, few colors
Themes- isolation, neglect, abandonment
Drawings alone cannot diagnose abuse!
DAP assessment for sexual abuse - correct Answer-emphasis on genitalia, provocative
clothing or belts, buttons covering areas of the body. Vacant eyes, missing hands or
feet, suggest further inquiry
when looking at a child's drawing you should - correct Answer-Developmental stages
(Lowenfeld Chart)
Art materials used-quality and intensity
Dominant color/colors used
Content, forms or elements present or absent from picture
Emotional expression
Ask, "Can you tell me about it?" to support the child
art therapy interventions are - correct Answer-Art techniques chosen for a specific client
or population, in context with therapeutic goals.
List art materials and any directions you would give. Example: clay, watercolor, collage
Explain why you would chose one art material over another. What would be the goals
and possible outcomes an art therapist would expect.
, art therapy assessments are - correct Answer-Specific art-based tasks used in clinical
settings, with a specific set of directions with specific art materials.
consider client's use of art materials, verbalizations about the artwork.
examples of art assessments are - correct Answer-PPAT, DDS, FST, DAP, KFD.
art therapy assessments are based on - correct Answer-Based on research and used to
determine developmental levels, cognitive and psychological information.
Essential for research to further the field of art therapy.
PPAT - correct Answer-person picking an apple
DDS - correct Answer-diagnostic drawing series
DAP - correct Answer-draw a person
FST - correct Answer-facial stimulus test
FKD - correct Answer-kinetic family drawing
materials to evoke feelings - correct Answer-Clay, Finger paint, Imagery, Watercolor,
Collage
materials to contain feelings - correct Answer-Markers, Colored pencils, Collage, Pre-
drawn tasks: ex: mandala circle or coloring sheets
process of art therapy includes - correct Answer-How the art materials are used-
changes in the use of materials, Behaviors observed/changes, Notice changes in the
themes/content, Changes in therapeutic alliance -increased or decreased trust
populations who use art therapy - correct Answer-Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse,
Medical Illness/Cancer, Vets- PTSD, Trauma/Disasters/ 9-11/ Earthquakes,
Depression / Sexual trauma , Geriatric/ Alzheimer's/ Dementia, School Settings- Autism
Spectrum
Psychiatrist role in art therapy - correct Answer-overview of medication and treatment
(clinical team)
psychologist role in art therapy - correct Answer-testing the client and individual therapy
(clinical team)
nursing role in art therapy - correct Answer-daily needs (clinical team)
what do you need to become an art therapist - correct Answer-MA.- masters in art
therapy
ATR.- Art Therapist, Registered
