Art Therapy BC Exam with 100%
Correct Solutions
Harm Reduction - correct Answer-rejects all or nothing of AA, meets clients at current
stage of recovery, non-judgmental, reduce risk of harm without rejecting client who is
currently using
Edith Kramer - correct Answer-Art as therapy, healing quality is inherent in creative
process,
goal of therapist to establish possibility of sublimation (person)
Florence cane - correct Answer-Naumberg's sister, art educator
Margaret Naumberg - correct Answer-Art psychotherapy, dynamically oriented art
therapy, influenced by Jung and Frued (person)
Elinor Ulman - correct Answer-Founder of American Journal of Art Therapy, developed
AT assessment (UPAP)
Edward Adamson - correct Answer-Studio approach- little interference or analysis,
book- Art as Healing (person)
Psychoanalytic Approach - correct Answer-theoretical approach: Frued, Ernst Kris,
Heinz Kohut, defense mechanisms, transference/countertransference
Ernst Kris - correct Answer-Regression in the service of the ego, Book- Psychoanalytic
Explorations in Art (person)
Heinz Kohut - correct Answer-Self psychology, empathetic response from therapist
heals clients self, transmuting internalizations and forming a cohesive self (person)
theories of creativity, Humanistic - correct Answer-creativity is an innate human drive
Jung, theory of creativity - correct Answer-collective unconscious encompasses
memories and experiences of human race, evokes archetypes and symbols, innate
creative drive
Rollo May theory of creativity - correct Answer-bringing something new into being,
enlarges human consciousness, symbols created require a response of change in life of
observer, encounter between creator and environment, intensity of awareness,
heightened state of consciousness, whole person
, AT w/ MR and DD - correct Answer-Behavior Plan goals (following directions,
sequencing, hand-eye coordination), Groups (social skills and mastery), art materials for
tactile stimulation
AT w/ Blind/Seeing Impaired - correct Answer-adapt tools and materials, clay, using
glue to create beveled outlines (like brail), fabric, wire: haptic, kinesthetic, sensory
AT w/Deaf, Hearing Impaired - correct Answer-be mindful that ASL grammar differs
from spoken English and an interpreter may be required, understand that depictions of
ears and mouths may seem unusual but may be related to culture, hearing children may
have delayed speech if parents are non-hearing
AT w/ ADHD, ADD - correct Answer-provide containment and structure, channel
aggression, address lo self-esteem and offer opportunities for success
ADD in adults and adolescents - correct Answer-less hyperactive, but disorganized,
impatient, forgetful, and possible reckless. symptoms can impact follow through on the
job, prone to substance abuse, and stormy relationships
AT w/ addictions and dual-diagnosis - correct Answer-helps break down denial,
increase insight, and helps clients access affect, can be a way to reconnect with self
and make connections with others
Art Therapy w/ Autism - correct Answer-useful in enhancing interaction and
communication between child and therapist
Art Therapy w/ Schizophrenia - correct Answer-can be effective in monitoring client's
psychotic process and reality testing, can provide self-expression and mastery, enhance
client-therapist relationship
Art Therapy w/Elderly - correct Answer-provide stimulation, socialization - decrease
isolation, life review, closure, and creating legacy. can assess change in functioning.
Art Therapy w/ Dementia - correct Answer-art may have boundary distortions, bizarre
imagery, and fused images. stimulus images may be helpful to engage client and
provide ego support. can be helpful expressive outlet for non-verbal clients
Eating Disorders - correct Answer-may function as form of taking control, food and body
as metaphors - "body is the battlefield." often cut off from bodily sensations and
emotions. often there is secrecy and rituals
Art Therapy w/ Eating Disorders - correct Answer-opportunity to embody issues,
feelings, and experiences. can serve as transitional object, can replace food as
symbolic form of communication. themes: control/non-control, dependent/independent,
childlike/adult, taking in/purging
Correct Solutions
Harm Reduction - correct Answer-rejects all or nothing of AA, meets clients at current
stage of recovery, non-judgmental, reduce risk of harm without rejecting client who is
currently using
Edith Kramer - correct Answer-Art as therapy, healing quality is inherent in creative
process,
goal of therapist to establish possibility of sublimation (person)
Florence cane - correct Answer-Naumberg's sister, art educator
Margaret Naumberg - correct Answer-Art psychotherapy, dynamically oriented art
therapy, influenced by Jung and Frued (person)
Elinor Ulman - correct Answer-Founder of American Journal of Art Therapy, developed
AT assessment (UPAP)
Edward Adamson - correct Answer-Studio approach- little interference or analysis,
book- Art as Healing (person)
Psychoanalytic Approach - correct Answer-theoretical approach: Frued, Ernst Kris,
Heinz Kohut, defense mechanisms, transference/countertransference
Ernst Kris - correct Answer-Regression in the service of the ego, Book- Psychoanalytic
Explorations in Art (person)
Heinz Kohut - correct Answer-Self psychology, empathetic response from therapist
heals clients self, transmuting internalizations and forming a cohesive self (person)
theories of creativity, Humanistic - correct Answer-creativity is an innate human drive
Jung, theory of creativity - correct Answer-collective unconscious encompasses
memories and experiences of human race, evokes archetypes and symbols, innate
creative drive
Rollo May theory of creativity - correct Answer-bringing something new into being,
enlarges human consciousness, symbols created require a response of change in life of
observer, encounter between creator and environment, intensity of awareness,
heightened state of consciousness, whole person
, AT w/ MR and DD - correct Answer-Behavior Plan goals (following directions,
sequencing, hand-eye coordination), Groups (social skills and mastery), art materials for
tactile stimulation
AT w/ Blind/Seeing Impaired - correct Answer-adapt tools and materials, clay, using
glue to create beveled outlines (like brail), fabric, wire: haptic, kinesthetic, sensory
AT w/Deaf, Hearing Impaired - correct Answer-be mindful that ASL grammar differs
from spoken English and an interpreter may be required, understand that depictions of
ears and mouths may seem unusual but may be related to culture, hearing children may
have delayed speech if parents are non-hearing
AT w/ ADHD, ADD - correct Answer-provide containment and structure, channel
aggression, address lo self-esteem and offer opportunities for success
ADD in adults and adolescents - correct Answer-less hyperactive, but disorganized,
impatient, forgetful, and possible reckless. symptoms can impact follow through on the
job, prone to substance abuse, and stormy relationships
AT w/ addictions and dual-diagnosis - correct Answer-helps break down denial,
increase insight, and helps clients access affect, can be a way to reconnect with self
and make connections with others
Art Therapy w/ Autism - correct Answer-useful in enhancing interaction and
communication between child and therapist
Art Therapy w/ Schizophrenia - correct Answer-can be effective in monitoring client's
psychotic process and reality testing, can provide self-expression and mastery, enhance
client-therapist relationship
Art Therapy w/Elderly - correct Answer-provide stimulation, socialization - decrease
isolation, life review, closure, and creating legacy. can assess change in functioning.
Art Therapy w/ Dementia - correct Answer-art may have boundary distortions, bizarre
imagery, and fused images. stimulus images may be helpful to engage client and
provide ego support. can be helpful expressive outlet for non-verbal clients
Eating Disorders - correct Answer-may function as form of taking control, food and body
as metaphors - "body is the battlefield." often cut off from bodily sensations and
emotions. often there is secrecy and rituals
Art Therapy w/ Eating Disorders - correct Answer-opportunity to embody issues,
feelings, and experiences. can serve as transitional object, can replace food as
symbolic form of communication. themes: control/non-control, dependent/independent,
childlike/adult, taking in/purging
