ATR-BC EXAM PRACTICE TESTS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What theorist's principle to follow when creating a "holding environment" for the client in
art therapy? - Correct Answers -Winnicott
Which stage of artistic development (Lowenfeld) would this situation describe: a group
of 8-10 year old's depicting scenes of action figures in detailed environments - Correct
Answers -Dawning Realism/ Gang
Which stage of psychosocial development (Erikson) is most applicable: a child displays
an interest in learning art techniques and exhibits satisfaction in peer relationships. -
Correct Answers -Industry
According to Jungian principles, an art therapist working with clients with dissociative
experiences, representing aspects of the self that are wise an nurturing can best be
described as an example of what? - Correct Answers -Archetype
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on what? - Correct Answers -Altering thought
patterns that lead to self-destructive behaviors
Which is a defense mechanism most often used by clients with depression? - Correct
Answers -Introjection- the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others.
What is the order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - Correct Answers -Physiological,
safety, belonging and love, self-esteem, self-actualization
An art therapist completing an intake assessment needs to communicate with an
outside psychiatrist regarding medication needs of a suicidal patient. What should they
do first? - Correct Answers -Obtain a signed release from the client to contact the
psychiatrist
20-year old male sees an image of "bats feeding in tropical trees" when looking at a
scribble. What should the art therapist do next in order to create provisional diagnosis? -
Correct Answers -A second structured art assessment
A family completing an initial art therapy intake completes releases to speak to referring
therapist and is explained fee structure, duration of therapy, payment requirements,
therapist's theoretical approach, and retention of records. What additional element is
mandatory to be explained? - Correct Answers -Reporting of abuse (mandated
reporters/ limits of confidentiality)
, When writing objective in a treatment plan, goals must be - Correct Answers -
measurable and observable
When an art therapist sees a client for only one session, which concept is most
effective? - Correct Answers -Emphasis of the creative process
When asked to assess the amount of benefit a client would receive from art therapy
after discharge, what is the best source of information to help with recommendation? -
Correct Answers -An initial interview and a standardized art therapy assessment
A middle-aged man who is confined to a wheelchair who likes to work with his hands is
referred to art therapy. He is depressed and "needs something to do." Which approach
should be used first to determine client needs? - Correct Answers -Explore how he
perceives himself and his current situation
An 18 year old with a drug and sexual/physical abuse history draws a figure being eaten
by a large circular head with sharp teeth. What should the therapist do first? - Correct
Answers -Have the client explore his associations with the drawing
The first indication that a child is functioning at the schematic level is the emergence of
what image? - Correct Answers -Baseline
What does the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS) assess? - Correct Answers -Response
to structured vs. unstructured drawing tasks
When conducting art therapy with clients with developmental disabilities, it is important
to learn what? - Correct Answers -family history
Art therapists may photograph artwork when they have what form of documentation? -
Correct Answers -Written consent of the client or legal guardian
What should art therapists remember when treating clients from differing cultures? -
Correct Answers -Adapt treatment interventions accordingly
What should a researcher do when a participant wishes to withdraw from the study? -
Correct Answers -Accept the withdrawal
A client utilizing white paper and 16 oil pastels is most likely completing which
assessment? - Correct Answers -The Levick Emotional and Cognitive Art Therapy
Assessment (LECATA)
When assessing children's drawings, consider the differences between emotional
indicators and - Correct Answers -body image
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What theorist's principle to follow when creating a "holding environment" for the client in
art therapy? - Correct Answers -Winnicott
Which stage of artistic development (Lowenfeld) would this situation describe: a group
of 8-10 year old's depicting scenes of action figures in detailed environments - Correct
Answers -Dawning Realism/ Gang
Which stage of psychosocial development (Erikson) is most applicable: a child displays
an interest in learning art techniques and exhibits satisfaction in peer relationships. -
Correct Answers -Industry
According to Jungian principles, an art therapist working with clients with dissociative
experiences, representing aspects of the self that are wise an nurturing can best be
described as an example of what? - Correct Answers -Archetype
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on what? - Correct Answers -Altering thought
patterns that lead to self-destructive behaviors
Which is a defense mechanism most often used by clients with depression? - Correct
Answers -Introjection- the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others.
What is the order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? - Correct Answers -Physiological,
safety, belonging and love, self-esteem, self-actualization
An art therapist completing an intake assessment needs to communicate with an
outside psychiatrist regarding medication needs of a suicidal patient. What should they
do first? - Correct Answers -Obtain a signed release from the client to contact the
psychiatrist
20-year old male sees an image of "bats feeding in tropical trees" when looking at a
scribble. What should the art therapist do next in order to create provisional diagnosis? -
Correct Answers -A second structured art assessment
A family completing an initial art therapy intake completes releases to speak to referring
therapist and is explained fee structure, duration of therapy, payment requirements,
therapist's theoretical approach, and retention of records. What additional element is
mandatory to be explained? - Correct Answers -Reporting of abuse (mandated
reporters/ limits of confidentiality)
, When writing objective in a treatment plan, goals must be - Correct Answers -
measurable and observable
When an art therapist sees a client for only one session, which concept is most
effective? - Correct Answers -Emphasis of the creative process
When asked to assess the amount of benefit a client would receive from art therapy
after discharge, what is the best source of information to help with recommendation? -
Correct Answers -An initial interview and a standardized art therapy assessment
A middle-aged man who is confined to a wheelchair who likes to work with his hands is
referred to art therapy. He is depressed and "needs something to do." Which approach
should be used first to determine client needs? - Correct Answers -Explore how he
perceives himself and his current situation
An 18 year old with a drug and sexual/physical abuse history draws a figure being eaten
by a large circular head with sharp teeth. What should the therapist do first? - Correct
Answers -Have the client explore his associations with the drawing
The first indication that a child is functioning at the schematic level is the emergence of
what image? - Correct Answers -Baseline
What does the Diagnostic Drawing Series (DDS) assess? - Correct Answers -Response
to structured vs. unstructured drawing tasks
When conducting art therapy with clients with developmental disabilities, it is important
to learn what? - Correct Answers -family history
Art therapists may photograph artwork when they have what form of documentation? -
Correct Answers -Written consent of the client or legal guardian
What should art therapists remember when treating clients from differing cultures? -
Correct Answers -Adapt treatment interventions accordingly
What should a researcher do when a participant wishes to withdraw from the study? -
Correct Answers -Accept the withdrawal
A client utilizing white paper and 16 oil pastels is most likely completing which
assessment? - Correct Answers -The Levick Emotional and Cognitive Art Therapy
Assessment (LECATA)
When assessing children's drawings, consider the differences between emotional
indicators and - Correct Answers -body image
