Play Therapy Test 1 Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
Play Therapy - Answer-an approach to counseling young children in which the counselor uses
toys, art supplies, games, and other play media to communicate with clients using the
'language' of child -- the 'language' of play
ages 3 to 11. depending on the developmental level and 'abstract verbal reasoning skills' -
Answer-What age is play therapy usually used for?
they have relatively limited ability to verbalize their feelings and thoughts and to use abstract
verbal reasoning - Answer-Why are children under the age of 12 usually used in play therapy?
lack the ability to come into a counseling session, sit down and use words to tell the therapist
their problems - Answer-most children under the age of 12 .....
interactional - Answer-children under the age of 12 tend to lack the introspective and
____________________ skills required to take full advantage of the "talking cure"
Personality and Personal History - Answer-What will have a tremendous influence on play
therapists' interaction with children in the playroom?
two - Answer-traumatized children as young as _______ may benefit from play therapy
preadolescent and younger adolescent - Answer-What age of children should be asked whether
they would be comfortable playing with toys?
adding toys such as craft supplies, office supplies, equipment, cameras, etc... - Answer-What is
something that could help with the transition of older kids in play therapy?
Severe Conduct Disorder and Manifest Signs of Psychosis - Answer-Play therapy would not be
a treatment choice for what conditions?
, Paradigm Shift - Answer-transition from talk therapy to play there is an extremely complex
conceptual ________________ _______________
it can be very complex for adults
you must see the world from a different perspective
The Shift - Answer-think of communication as a symbolic, action-oriented world where...
behaviors of puppets and animal figures are important pieces of information
a shrug, a smile, or a turned back can be an entire conversation
Active Utilization - Answer-non directive / consciously
follow the childs lead
occasionally makes interpretations to trigger conscious responses from the child
Open Discussion and Exploration - Answer-directive / conscious
immersed in play providing structure and direction
openly and directly discussing issues and making interpretations to involve to consciously
process
Nonintrusive Responding - Answer-non-directive / unconscious
maintains a stance of non evaluative acceptance
serves as a witness who follows child/s lead
with Correct Answers
Play Therapy - Answer-an approach to counseling young children in which the counselor uses
toys, art supplies, games, and other play media to communicate with clients using the
'language' of child -- the 'language' of play
ages 3 to 11. depending on the developmental level and 'abstract verbal reasoning skills' -
Answer-What age is play therapy usually used for?
they have relatively limited ability to verbalize their feelings and thoughts and to use abstract
verbal reasoning - Answer-Why are children under the age of 12 usually used in play therapy?
lack the ability to come into a counseling session, sit down and use words to tell the therapist
their problems - Answer-most children under the age of 12 .....
interactional - Answer-children under the age of 12 tend to lack the introspective and
____________________ skills required to take full advantage of the "talking cure"
Personality and Personal History - Answer-What will have a tremendous influence on play
therapists' interaction with children in the playroom?
two - Answer-traumatized children as young as _______ may benefit from play therapy
preadolescent and younger adolescent - Answer-What age of children should be asked whether
they would be comfortable playing with toys?
adding toys such as craft supplies, office supplies, equipment, cameras, etc... - Answer-What is
something that could help with the transition of older kids in play therapy?
Severe Conduct Disorder and Manifest Signs of Psychosis - Answer-Play therapy would not be
a treatment choice for what conditions?
, Paradigm Shift - Answer-transition from talk therapy to play there is an extremely complex
conceptual ________________ _______________
it can be very complex for adults
you must see the world from a different perspective
The Shift - Answer-think of communication as a symbolic, action-oriented world where...
behaviors of puppets and animal figures are important pieces of information
a shrug, a smile, or a turned back can be an entire conversation
Active Utilization - Answer-non directive / consciously
follow the childs lead
occasionally makes interpretations to trigger conscious responses from the child
Open Discussion and Exploration - Answer-directive / conscious
immersed in play providing structure and direction
openly and directly discussing issues and making interpretations to involve to consciously
process
Nonintrusive Responding - Answer-non-directive / unconscious
maintains a stance of non evaluative acceptance
serves as a witness who follows child/s lead
