ATCBE STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
In creating a "holding environment" and a "good-enough mothering experience," an art
therapist closely follows the principles of which of the following theorists?
A. Kramer
B. Jung
C. Winnicott
D. Horney - ANSWERC. Winnicott
An art therapist is working with a group of eight to ten year olds. She notices that the
drawings feature scenes depicting action, figures interaction, an detailed environments.
According to Victor Lowenfeld, this represents which stage of artistic development?
A. Preschematic Stage
B. Schematic Stage
C. Formal Operational
D. Dawning realism - ANSWERD. Dawning realism
During group art therapy sessions, a child has displayed increased interest in learning
new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in solitary
activities. Which Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development is most applicable to
this client?During group art therapy sessions, a child has displayed increased interest in
learning new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in
solitary activities. Which Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development is most
applicable to this client?
A. Autonomy
B. Individuation
C. Industry
D. Initiative - ANSWERC. Industry
A Jungian art therapist working with clients who have dissociative experiences notes
that the artwork of many of her clients includes representations of aspects of the self
that are identified as wise or nurturing. This would be best described as an example of
which of the following?
A. Archetype
B. Reintegration
C. Shadow
D. Myth - ANSWERA. Archetype
Cognitive Behavioral therapy strives to
A. build a strong therapeutic relationship.
B. alter thought patterns that lead to self-destructive behavior.
C. promote the client's receptivity to therapeutic intervention.
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
In creating a "holding environment" and a "good-enough mothering experience," an art
therapist closely follows the principles of which of the following theorists?
A. Kramer
B. Jung
C. Winnicott
D. Horney - ANSWERC. Winnicott
An art therapist is working with a group of eight to ten year olds. She notices that the
drawings feature scenes depicting action, figures interaction, an detailed environments.
According to Victor Lowenfeld, this represents which stage of artistic development?
A. Preschematic Stage
B. Schematic Stage
C. Formal Operational
D. Dawning realism - ANSWERD. Dawning realism
During group art therapy sessions, a child has displayed increased interest in learning
new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in solitary
activities. Which Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development is most applicable to
this client?During group art therapy sessions, a child has displayed increased interest in
learning new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in
solitary activities. Which Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development is most
applicable to this client?
A. Autonomy
B. Individuation
C. Industry
D. Initiative - ANSWERC. Industry
A Jungian art therapist working with clients who have dissociative experiences notes
that the artwork of many of her clients includes representations of aspects of the self
that are identified as wise or nurturing. This would be best described as an example of
which of the following?
A. Archetype
B. Reintegration
C. Shadow
D. Myth - ANSWERA. Archetype
Cognitive Behavioral therapy strives to
A. build a strong therapeutic relationship.
B. alter thought patterns that lead to self-destructive behavior.
C. promote the client's receptivity to therapeutic intervention.
