ATCB EXAM PREP WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CORRECT ANSWER (CBT) is a short-term, goal-
oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-
solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulti
es, and so change the way they feel.
Invented by Aaron Beck in 1960's
Ivan Pavlov CORRECT ANSWER
Russian physiologist known primarily for his work in classical conditioning.
B.F. Skinner CORRECT ANSWER Approach to the study of behavior radical behaviorism --
This philosophy of behavioral science assumes that behavior is a consequence of environment
al histories of reinforcement. Skinner used operant conditioning, and he considered the rate of
response to be the most effective measure of response strength. To study operant conditionin
g he invented the operant conditioning chamber, also known as the Skinner Box,
Rawley Silver CORRECT ANSWER
Silver Drawing Test and Draw a Story. Assessments use stimulus drawings to bypass language d
isorders in assessing cognitive skills, and to provide access to emotions and attitudes. The Silve
r Drawing Test, which measures perceptions essential to mathematics and reading, has three s
ubtests: drawing from imagination, drawing from observation and predictive drawing. The Dra
wing from Imagination test in the Silver Drawing Test is similar to Silvers' assessment, Draw a S
tory.
Trauma Informed Therapy CORRECT ANSWER
Grounded in and directed by a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychol
ogical, and social effects of trauma and the prevalence of these experiences in persons who se
ek and receive mental health services.
1. Safety
2. Trustworthiness and Transparency
, 3. Peer support
4. Collaboration and mutuality
5. Empowerment, voice and choice
6. Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues
Humanistic CORRECT ANSWER
It helps the client gain the belief that all people are inherently good. It adopts a holistic approa
ch to human existence and pays special attention to such phenomena as creativity, free will, a
nd positive human potential. It encourages viewing ourselves as a "whole person" greater than
the sum of our parts and encourages self exploration rather than the study of behavior in oth
er people. Humanistic psychology acknowledges spiritual aspiration as an integral part of the p
syche. It is linked to the emerging field of transpersonal psychology.
The major theorists considered to have prepared the ground for Humanistic Psychology are Ott
o Rank, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May
Carl Rogers CORRECT ANSWER - Person-centered approach
- Theory based on 19 propositions
- Development of the personality --
Self Concept ... the organized consistent conceptual gestalt composed of perceptions of the ch
aracteristics of 'I' or 'me' and the perceptions of the relationships of the 'I' or 'me' to others an
d to various aspects of life, together with the values attached to these perceptions. It is a gest
alt which is available to awareness though not necessarily in awareness. It is a fluid and changi
ng gestalt, a process, but at any given moment it is a specific entity.
- Concepts of congruence and incongruence
Maslow CORRECT ANSWER Physiological - food, sex,
warmth Safety - health, security of body/employment
Love/Belonging - friendship, intimacy, family
Esteem - Respect, self-esteem, confidence
ANSWERS 2025-2026
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CORRECT ANSWER (CBT) is a short-term, goal-
oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-
solving. Its goal is to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulti
es, and so change the way they feel.
Invented by Aaron Beck in 1960's
Ivan Pavlov CORRECT ANSWER
Russian physiologist known primarily for his work in classical conditioning.
B.F. Skinner CORRECT ANSWER Approach to the study of behavior radical behaviorism --
This philosophy of behavioral science assumes that behavior is a consequence of environment
al histories of reinforcement. Skinner used operant conditioning, and he considered the rate of
response to be the most effective measure of response strength. To study operant conditionin
g he invented the operant conditioning chamber, also known as the Skinner Box,
Rawley Silver CORRECT ANSWER
Silver Drawing Test and Draw a Story. Assessments use stimulus drawings to bypass language d
isorders in assessing cognitive skills, and to provide access to emotions and attitudes. The Silve
r Drawing Test, which measures perceptions essential to mathematics and reading, has three s
ubtests: drawing from imagination, drawing from observation and predictive drawing. The Dra
wing from Imagination test in the Silver Drawing Test is similar to Silvers' assessment, Draw a S
tory.
Trauma Informed Therapy CORRECT ANSWER
Grounded in and directed by a thorough understanding of the neurological, biological, psychol
ogical, and social effects of trauma and the prevalence of these experiences in persons who se
ek and receive mental health services.
1. Safety
2. Trustworthiness and Transparency
, 3. Peer support
4. Collaboration and mutuality
5. Empowerment, voice and choice
6. Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues
Humanistic CORRECT ANSWER
It helps the client gain the belief that all people are inherently good. It adopts a holistic approa
ch to human existence and pays special attention to such phenomena as creativity, free will, a
nd positive human potential. It encourages viewing ourselves as a "whole person" greater than
the sum of our parts and encourages self exploration rather than the study of behavior in oth
er people. Humanistic psychology acknowledges spiritual aspiration as an integral part of the p
syche. It is linked to the emerging field of transpersonal psychology.
The major theorists considered to have prepared the ground for Humanistic Psychology are Ott
o Rank, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Rollo May
Carl Rogers CORRECT ANSWER - Person-centered approach
- Theory based on 19 propositions
- Development of the personality --
Self Concept ... the organized consistent conceptual gestalt composed of perceptions of the ch
aracteristics of 'I' or 'me' and the perceptions of the relationships of the 'I' or 'me' to others an
d to various aspects of life, together with the values attached to these perceptions. It is a gest
alt which is available to awareness though not necessarily in awareness. It is a fluid and changi
ng gestalt, a process, but at any given moment it is a specific entity.
- Concepts of congruence and incongruence
Maslow CORRECT ANSWER Physiological - food, sex,
warmth Safety - health, security of body/employment
Love/Belonging - friendship, intimacy, family
Esteem - Respect, self-esteem, confidence
