ART THERAPY BOARDS EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Winnicott - Correct Answers -In creating a "holding environment" and a "good-enough
mothering experience", an art therapist is most closely following principles of which
theorist?
Archetype - Correct Answers -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.
CBT strives to.... - Correct Answers -Alter thought patterns that lead to self-destructive
behavior.
Introjection - Correct Answers -Which of the following is the defense mechanism most
frequently used by clients with depression?
Draw realism - Correct Answers -An art therapist working with a group of 8 - 10 year
olds. She notices that the drawings feature scenes depicting action, figures interacting
and detailed environment. According to Victor Lowenfield stages of artistic
development.
A second structured art assessment - Correct Answers -A 20 year old male is referred
to an art therapist for a provisional diagnosis. After making a scribble drawing, he
shared that "I see bats feeding in tropical tress". In order to complete the provisional
diagnosis, the art therapist should initiate next?
Emphasizing the creative process - Correct Answers -When an AT may see a client for
only one session, what concepts would be most effective?
According to Maslow, what represents the order of person's needs? - Correct Answers -
Physiological, safety, belonging and love; self-esteem, self-actualization.
Example of Industry (Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development. - Correct Answers
-During group therapy art therapy sessions, a child displayed increased interest in
learning new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in
solitary activities.
STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Winnicott - Correct Answers -In creating a "holding environment" and a "good-enough
mothering experience", an art therapist is most closely following principles of which
theorist?
Archetype - Correct Answers -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.
CBT strives to.... - Correct Answers -Alter thought patterns that lead to self-destructive
behavior.
Introjection - Correct Answers -Which of the following is the defense mechanism most
frequently used by clients with depression?
Draw realism - Correct Answers -An art therapist working with a group of 8 - 10 year
olds. She notices that the drawings feature scenes depicting action, figures interacting
and detailed environment. According to Victor Lowenfield stages of artistic
development.
A second structured art assessment - Correct Answers -A 20 year old male is referred
to an art therapist for a provisional diagnosis. After making a scribble drawing, he
shared that "I see bats feeding in tropical tress". In order to complete the provisional
diagnosis, the art therapist should initiate next?
Emphasizing the creative process - Correct Answers -When an AT may see a client for
only one session, what concepts would be most effective?
According to Maslow, what represents the order of person's needs? - Correct Answers -
Physiological, safety, belonging and love; self-esteem, self-actualization.
Example of Industry (Eriksonian stage of psychosocial development. - Correct Answers
-During group therapy art therapy sessions, a child displayed increased interest in
learning new art techniques and exhibits more satisfaction in peer relationships than in
solitary activities.
