Licensed Art Therapy Exam with
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Scope of practice - ANSWER-Range of methods and techniques used by professional;
May be legally defined
ID - ANSWER-instant gratification with no consideration for reality of situation. The
principle principal.
Ego - ANSWER-Meet needs of id with consideration of reality
Superego - ANSWER-moral part, dictates belief of right and wrong.
at the conscious level - ANSWER-thoughts, perceptions
preconscious level - ANSWER-memories, stored knowledge
unconscious level - ANSWER-fears, unacceptable sexual desires, immoral urges,
selfish needs
Oedipus Complex - ANSWER-child's unconscious desire for the exclusive love of the
part of the opposite sex. occurs around 5 1/2. Jealousy toward parent of same sex
unconscious wish for their death.
in normal development- resolved in phallic stage.
Libido - ANSWER-behaviors are motivated by sexual and instinctive drives. when
repressed it is displayed as aggression
sex drives
speech and language by age - ANSWER-6 months: basic sounds as jaw lips and
tongue infant makes controlled sound "da da"
end of first year- say a few simple words
18 months 8 -10 words
age 2: putting words together in crude sentences "more milk" rapidly learn words
symbolize objects, actions, thoughts
,3,4,5- vocab increases, master the rules of language
Asphasia - ANSWER-loss of speech and language abilities resulting from stroke or
head injury
articulation disorder - ANSWER-difficulties with way sounds are formed and strung
together. substitute one sound for another: Wabbit instead of Rabbit.
Omitting or distorting a sound
Delayed Language - ANSWER-slowness in development of vocabulary and grammar
necessary for expressing and understanding thoughts and ideas
Echolalia - ANSWER-Repetition of words or phrases, usually with little or no
comprehension
Mutism - ANSWER-lack of speech
Perseveration - ANSWER-Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a
word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence of a stimulus
Stuttering - ANSWER-interruption in flow of speech such as hesitations, repetitions or
prolongations of sound, syllables, words or phrases
passive/receptive language - ANSWER-ability to comprehend information
understanding vocabulary, concepts, short-term, memory and sequencing info
example- listens or reads
Active/ Expressive Language - ANSWER-Child speaks or writes- child's passive
vocabulary comes into being through repetition of words, phrases and structures.
repeated often- becomes active vocabulary
Perceptual- motor skills - ANSWER-perceptual-motor development- process in which
children learn to move the various parts of their bodies as they get involved with objects
and people they perceive.
Perception is the interpretation of what is sensed.
ICD - ANSWER-International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related health
problems. Codes to classify diseases
DSM-IV-TR - ANSWER-Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
, IDEA - ANSWER-Individuals with disabilities education act protects pupils diagnosed as
disable and exceptional
Code of ethics - ANSWER-Therapist must maintain adequate knowledge of and adhere
to applicable laws that apply to their profession as well as professional code of ethics
Therapeutic environment boundaries - ANSWER-Therapeutic Relationship
Therapist and Client
Therapeutic Relationship - ANSWER-place of therapy, onset and termination of therapy,
form of therapy, time and length of sessions, fees, confidentiality, incidental encounters
outside the office and dual relationships
Therapist and client - ANSWER-physical touch, therapist disclosure, gift exhange,
language silence, and physical proximity of therapist and client during sessions
HIPPA 1996 - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act:
Confidentiality of patients rights.
Medical Model - ANSWER-Doctor trained procedure. Inappropriate behavior is a
symptom of some underlying cause. Individual is "sick". Identify the behavior since
behavior is simply symptomatic.
Therapeutic Approaches - ANSWER-Medical approach, Impatient approach,
Educational approach
Medical Approach - ANSWER-Drugs to reduce symptoms from mental disorders
Impatient approach - ANSWER-Less restorative setting, treatment addresses emergent
symptoms, stabilization of those in all levels of crisis.
Educational approach - ANSWER-Children/Adults- psychoanalytic and educational
insight and techniques- use of stories, drawings, educational activities, games and play
help make sense of difficulties and gain confidence necessary to become a learner
Murals - ANSWER-useful in groups to enhance social building, sharing, expressing
emotions, problem solving, mastery of media. Subject matter chosen by groups or
therapist. Non-verbal communication skills-breaks through barriers of distrust and
isolation. Discuss what they experienced.
Mass Psychology - ANSWER-Study of behavior of large group of people. Study of how
people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined or
implied presence of others.
Groups of dependency, fight flight, pairing
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Scope of practice - ANSWER-Range of methods and techniques used by professional;
May be legally defined
ID - ANSWER-instant gratification with no consideration for reality of situation. The
principle principal.
Ego - ANSWER-Meet needs of id with consideration of reality
Superego - ANSWER-moral part, dictates belief of right and wrong.
at the conscious level - ANSWER-thoughts, perceptions
preconscious level - ANSWER-memories, stored knowledge
unconscious level - ANSWER-fears, unacceptable sexual desires, immoral urges,
selfish needs
Oedipus Complex - ANSWER-child's unconscious desire for the exclusive love of the
part of the opposite sex. occurs around 5 1/2. Jealousy toward parent of same sex
unconscious wish for their death.
in normal development- resolved in phallic stage.
Libido - ANSWER-behaviors are motivated by sexual and instinctive drives. when
repressed it is displayed as aggression
sex drives
speech and language by age - ANSWER-6 months: basic sounds as jaw lips and
tongue infant makes controlled sound "da da"
end of first year- say a few simple words
18 months 8 -10 words
age 2: putting words together in crude sentences "more milk" rapidly learn words
symbolize objects, actions, thoughts
,3,4,5- vocab increases, master the rules of language
Asphasia - ANSWER-loss of speech and language abilities resulting from stroke or
head injury
articulation disorder - ANSWER-difficulties with way sounds are formed and strung
together. substitute one sound for another: Wabbit instead of Rabbit.
Omitting or distorting a sound
Delayed Language - ANSWER-slowness in development of vocabulary and grammar
necessary for expressing and understanding thoughts and ideas
Echolalia - ANSWER-Repetition of words or phrases, usually with little or no
comprehension
Mutism - ANSWER-lack of speech
Perseveration - ANSWER-Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a
word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence of a stimulus
Stuttering - ANSWER-interruption in flow of speech such as hesitations, repetitions or
prolongations of sound, syllables, words or phrases
passive/receptive language - ANSWER-ability to comprehend information
understanding vocabulary, concepts, short-term, memory and sequencing info
example- listens or reads
Active/ Expressive Language - ANSWER-Child speaks or writes- child's passive
vocabulary comes into being through repetition of words, phrases and structures.
repeated often- becomes active vocabulary
Perceptual- motor skills - ANSWER-perceptual-motor development- process in which
children learn to move the various parts of their bodies as they get involved with objects
and people they perceive.
Perception is the interpretation of what is sensed.
ICD - ANSWER-International Statistical Classification of Diseases and related health
problems. Codes to classify diseases
DSM-IV-TR - ANSWER-Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
, IDEA - ANSWER-Individuals with disabilities education act protects pupils diagnosed as
disable and exceptional
Code of ethics - ANSWER-Therapist must maintain adequate knowledge of and adhere
to applicable laws that apply to their profession as well as professional code of ethics
Therapeutic environment boundaries - ANSWER-Therapeutic Relationship
Therapist and Client
Therapeutic Relationship - ANSWER-place of therapy, onset and termination of therapy,
form of therapy, time and length of sessions, fees, confidentiality, incidental encounters
outside the office and dual relationships
Therapist and client - ANSWER-physical touch, therapist disclosure, gift exhange,
language silence, and physical proximity of therapist and client during sessions
HIPPA 1996 - ANSWER-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act:
Confidentiality of patients rights.
Medical Model - ANSWER-Doctor trained procedure. Inappropriate behavior is a
symptom of some underlying cause. Individual is "sick". Identify the behavior since
behavior is simply symptomatic.
Therapeutic Approaches - ANSWER-Medical approach, Impatient approach,
Educational approach
Medical Approach - ANSWER-Drugs to reduce symptoms from mental disorders
Impatient approach - ANSWER-Less restorative setting, treatment addresses emergent
symptoms, stabilization of those in all levels of crisis.
Educational approach - ANSWER-Children/Adults- psychoanalytic and educational
insight and techniques- use of stories, drawings, educational activities, games and play
help make sense of difficulties and gain confidence necessary to become a learner
Murals - ANSWER-useful in groups to enhance social building, sharing, expressing
emotions, problem solving, mastery of media. Subject matter chosen by groups or
therapist. Non-verbal communication skills-breaks through barriers of distrust and
isolation. Discuss what they experienced.
Mass Psychology - ANSWER-Study of behavior of large group of people. Study of how
people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined or
implied presence of others.
Groups of dependency, fight flight, pairing
