ATR-BC Exam Questions with Verified
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You are treating a child with tactile disorder. Which of the following would be an ideal
medium with which to begin? Sand tray, photo collage, clay or chalk - ANS-Photo
collage
What is the proper action to take if the client fails to comply with treatment
recommendations on an ongoing basis? - ANS-Terminate the art therapy sessions with
the client, with notification.
It is critical to the program that each client completes an extensive packet of forms
during their intake. You will need to assemble various forms to be completed during the
initial interview, including: - ANS-medical history, payment schedules, goals and
objectives to all the needed insurance forms and all disclosure forms.
In the initial interview, what is the art therapist talking about when he says that he
accepts his roles and responsibility with integrity towards his clients? - ANS-Fidelity
fidelity - ANS-Fidelity is the term used to describe that art therapists accept their roles
and responsibilities towards their clients. With this, it means the therapist will be honest
and accurate when dealing with clients.
The art therapist needs to perform an evaluation on her client. The art therapist has
chosen the evaluation that she plans on using. The evaluation is composed of 3 parts. It
relies primarily on colored chalk pastels as well as by an 18 X 24 inch piece of paper.
Which of the following is most likely the evaluation the art therapist will be using? - ANS-
Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation.
DDS evaluation - ANS-Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation.
What is step 1 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-Draw
anything they want
What is step 2 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-Draw a tree
What is step 3 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-client to
represent how he or she feels by the clever use of lines, colors, and shapes.
, While completing the informed consent portion of the client intake, ____________ must
be explained and consented to by the client - ANS-Explanation of the risks of the
therapy
An art therapist is doing an initial interview with a client to create drawings. The client
does not react well to color, and prefers creating muted pieces. Which of the following is
the best art modality for this client? Painting with a thick paint brush, Drawing and
holding the oil pastels with the hands, Painting with a thin paint brush, or Watching other
clients paint. - ANS-Drawing and holding the oil pastels with the hands
You are conducting the initial interview with a client, and notice that he has his hand on
his cheek the whole time. What does this LIKELY mean? - ANS-He is lost in thought
How much time does a client have to complete the sixth drawing when utilizing "In
Through the Backdoor" - ANS-1 minutes
Expressive art therapy techniques focus on four major areas. Which of the below
choices is not one of the expressive art therapy concentrations?
Physical healing.
Active participation.
Expression.
Imagination. - ANS-Physical healing.
The four main areas of concentration, for expressive arts therapy are: - ANS-
expression, imagination, active participation, and mind-body connection
A drawing that is in line with the "thwarted intention" phase of the ITR refers to what
phase of the model?
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th - ANS-2nd
Which of these is SR-1 of the SR-5 Approach?
Safety.
Relationships.
Remembrance.
Reconnection. - ANS-Safety
_____ is the amount of time given to create the third drawing for "In Through the
Backdoor". - ANS-30 seconds
Which of these is the amount of time given to complete drawing two of In Through the
Backdoor? - ANS-1 minute
Appleton's theory to treat burn injury in young people has four stages. Of these, which is
the second stage?
Solutions
You are treating a child with tactile disorder. Which of the following would be an ideal
medium with which to begin? Sand tray, photo collage, clay or chalk - ANS-Photo
collage
What is the proper action to take if the client fails to comply with treatment
recommendations on an ongoing basis? - ANS-Terminate the art therapy sessions with
the client, with notification.
It is critical to the program that each client completes an extensive packet of forms
during their intake. You will need to assemble various forms to be completed during the
initial interview, including: - ANS-medical history, payment schedules, goals and
objectives to all the needed insurance forms and all disclosure forms.
In the initial interview, what is the art therapist talking about when he says that he
accepts his roles and responsibility with integrity towards his clients? - ANS-Fidelity
fidelity - ANS-Fidelity is the term used to describe that art therapists accept their roles
and responsibilities towards their clients. With this, it means the therapist will be honest
and accurate when dealing with clients.
The art therapist needs to perform an evaluation on her client. The art therapist has
chosen the evaluation that she plans on using. The evaluation is composed of 3 parts. It
relies primarily on colored chalk pastels as well as by an 18 X 24 inch piece of paper.
Which of the following is most likely the evaluation the art therapist will be using? - ANS-
Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation.
DDS evaluation - ANS-Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation.
What is step 1 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-Draw
anything they want
What is step 2 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-Draw a tree
What is step 3 to the Diagnostic Drawing Series evaluation (DDS)? - ANS-client to
represent how he or she feels by the clever use of lines, colors, and shapes.
, While completing the informed consent portion of the client intake, ____________ must
be explained and consented to by the client - ANS-Explanation of the risks of the
therapy
An art therapist is doing an initial interview with a client to create drawings. The client
does not react well to color, and prefers creating muted pieces. Which of the following is
the best art modality for this client? Painting with a thick paint brush, Drawing and
holding the oil pastels with the hands, Painting with a thin paint brush, or Watching other
clients paint. - ANS-Drawing and holding the oil pastels with the hands
You are conducting the initial interview with a client, and notice that he has his hand on
his cheek the whole time. What does this LIKELY mean? - ANS-He is lost in thought
How much time does a client have to complete the sixth drawing when utilizing "In
Through the Backdoor" - ANS-1 minutes
Expressive art therapy techniques focus on four major areas. Which of the below
choices is not one of the expressive art therapy concentrations?
Physical healing.
Active participation.
Expression.
Imagination. - ANS-Physical healing.
The four main areas of concentration, for expressive arts therapy are: - ANS-
expression, imagination, active participation, and mind-body connection
A drawing that is in line with the "thwarted intention" phase of the ITR refers to what
phase of the model?
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th - ANS-2nd
Which of these is SR-1 of the SR-5 Approach?
Safety.
Relationships.
Remembrance.
Reconnection. - ANS-Safety
_____ is the amount of time given to create the third drawing for "In Through the
Backdoor". - ANS-30 seconds
Which of these is the amount of time given to complete drawing two of In Through the
Backdoor? - ANS-1 minute
Appleton's theory to treat burn injury in young people has four stages. Of these, which is
the second stage?
