Intro to Art Therapy Module 5 Test Questions and Correct Answers Set.

Who can benefit from visual art used as communication when words fail? - Answer People of any age regardless of verbal abilities The art process can act as a language when coming up with words might be difficult. - Answer true Why is it important for an art therapist to be present during the art process? - Answer Having knowledge of the entire process, background of client, and seeing the art aid in connection is important in facilitating the therapy process. Young children are the only age who can benefit from the art process as communication because their vocabulary is less than someone who is older therefore it is harder from them to come up with verbal words in therapy. - Answer false Art therapy and the communication that occurs is the interaction between the art part and the therapy part; the interaction is key. - Answer true Why is art education the most important approach to art therapy? - Answer All responses are true: - Art education is a distinct field and different than art therapy - Art education is not an approach to art therapy - Though it is important for clients to understand how art materials work in order to create art, this is only a component of the therapy process but not an approach. It is important for art therapists to have knowledge of multiple approaches. - Answer true All art therapy approaches use which of the following as a therapeutic and healing process? - Answer Art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork Using art as therapy and a healing process by creating art independently and not in a therapy setting or with a trained art therapist is the best approach for clients. - Answer false